Juniper Berry (Juniperus communis)
Juniper Berry (Juniperus communis)
Quick Facts
Color: Colorless to pale yellow
Viscosity: Thin
Method of Extraction: Steam distilled
Plant parts: Berries (ideally)
Countries: Europe, North Asia, Canada
Scent: Fresh, woody, peppery, balsamic, pine
Odor Intensity: Medium
Blending Note: Middle
Fragrance family: Woody
Blends well with: Cypress, Benzoin, Sandalwood, Cedarwood, Lavender, Lavandin, Rosemary, Geranium, Clary sage, Grapefruit, Vetiver
Chemical family: Monoterpenes
Color: Colorless to pale yellow
Viscosity: Thin
Method of Extraction: Steam distilled
Plant parts: Berries (ideally)
Countries: Europe, North Asia, Canada
Scent: Fresh, woody, peppery, balsamic, pine
Odor Intensity: Medium
Blending Note: Middle
Fragrance family: Woody
Blends well with: Cypress, Benzoin, Sandalwood, Cedarwood, Lavender, Lavandin, Rosemary, Geranium, Clary sage, Grapefruit, Vetiver
Chemical family: Monoterpenes
Summary of Benefits and Cautions
Physical Uses and Benefits
Properties: Anti-rheumatic, antiseptic, antispasmodic, antitoxic, astringent, carminative, cicatrizant, diuretic, emmanagogue, nervine, stomachic, tonic, vulnerary, purifying, depurative, rubefacient, sudorific
Physical Uses: Muscle aches and pains, rheumatism, insomnia, detoxification, fluid retention and edema, tonic, diuretic, menstrual regulation, urinary tract issues, colds, flu, insect repellent, air purification
Physical Uses: Muscle aches and pains, rheumatism, insomnia, detoxification, fluid retention and edema, tonic, diuretic, menstrual regulation, urinary tract issues, colds, flu, insect repellent, air purification
Emotional Uses and Benefits
Emotional Uses: Anxiety, mental fatigue
Skin and Hair
Skin and Hair Care: Acne, opens pores for elimination, cellulite, oily skin, greasy hair, dandruff
Safety
Safety: Avoid use during pregnancy. Avoid if you have kidney or liver disease as it may overstimulate them.
Recommended age: 2 years and older
Recommended age: 2 years and older
