Juniperberry Essential Oil
Juniperberry Essential Oil (Juniperus communis)
| Common name | Juniperberry |
| Botanical name | Juniperus communis |
| Method of Extraction | Steam distilled |
| Plant Part | Berries |
| Country of Origin | Himalayas |
| Note | Middle |
Description
Juniperberry Essential Oil (Juniperus communis) distilled berry oil
| Common name | Juniperberry |
| Botanical name | Juniperus communis |
| Method of Extraction | Steam distilled |
| Plant Part | Berries |
| Country of Origin | Himalayas |
| Note | Middle |
| Appearance | clear to pale yellow mobile liquid |
| Aroma | fresh sweet woody balsamic aroma |
| Major Constituents | >β-pinene, sabinene, myrcene, α-terpinene, ƴ-terpinene, p-cymene, terpinen-4-ol, carophyllene |
| Properties | antiseptic, diuretic, astringent, clearing for mind & spirit |
| Traditional Uses | detoxification, urinary tract infections, oily or congested skin, acne, clearing negative energy |
| Blends well with | bergamot, cypress, frankincense, grapefruit, lavender, lemon, lime, sweet orange, rosemary |
| Cautions | Considered to be low risk. Should not be confused with other oils sometimes referred to as “Juniper” such as Savin. |
Juniper is an evergreen shrub or tree. It has small flowers and round berries which ripen from green to blue to black over approximately 2 years. Although Juniper essential oil is distilled from the leaves and twigs, the best oil is distilled from the berries only and is referred to as Juniperberry essential oil to differentiate it. Juniperberry has a long history of use for it?s antiseptic properties, having been used against plague in past centuries and being used in French hospitals until more recent times.
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