Juniper Berry

Juniperus communis

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Juniper Berry Oil has a well-liked refreshing, yet warm and subtle balsamic aroma
with many therapeutic benefits. Juniper berries themselves are high in flavonoid
and polyphenol antioxidants that have strong free radical scavenging abilities.
Because they were seen as protectors of health — both emotional and physical
health — during the Medieval period, juniper berries were believed to help ward
off witches. In fact, for years French hospital wards burned juniper and rosemary
to help protect patients against lingering bacteria and infections.

A juniper berry is the female seed cone produced by the various species of
junipers. It is not a true berry but a cone with unusually fleshy and merged
scales, which gives it a berry-like appearance. The cones from a handful of
species, especially Juniperus communis, are used as a spice, particularly in
European cuisine, and also give gin its distinctive flavour. Juniper berries may be
the only spice derived from conifers.

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  • STUDIED PROPERTIES
  • COMMON USES

STUDIED PROPERTIES

SPECIFICATIONS
APPEARANCE  Pale yellow to clear mobile liquid
ODOUR   Characteristic, rich, woody
SPECIFIC GRAVITY @20°C    0.858 to 0.874
REFRACTIVE INDEX @20°C    1.468 to 1.482
FLASHPOINT  41°C

GENERAL CHEMICAL COMPOSITION

The main constituents of juniper berry oil are: a-pinene
b-pinene
b-caryophyllene
camphene
terpinolene
limonene
myrcene

ALLERGENS: Contains Limonene and Myrcene

COMMON USES

Juniper berry oil is known to be beneficial when it comes to aromatherapy, skin care and general health and wellbeing. It has been shown to ease health complaints such as urine retention, arthritis rheumatism, gout, kidney stones and urinary tract infections.


Some of its benefits:

Skincare:
With natural antibacterial, juniper berry oil is one the most natural remedies for fighting skin irritation such as rashes, eczema and infections. Due to its antiseptic abilities it can serve as a home remedy for acne.

Hair care:
Juniper oil can permeate the scalp and its cleansing effect works well in detoxifying the hair follicles. It also helps to combat dandruff and its astringent anti-fungal qualities assist in decreasing dandruff growth.

Diffuser:
When used with a diffuser juniper berry oil can be relaxing and help with insomnia. It has a light refreshing odour and naturally purifies the air.
Blends well with:

Cypress. geranium, lavandin grosso, black pepper, pine scotch, rosemary and sandalwood. For an uplifting blend combine with bergamot, grapefruit, lemongrass, lemon and lime essential oils.