- SKU
- EO3921
- Other Names
- Common Juniper and "Boughs of the Supernatural"
- Farming Method
- Certified Organic
- Plant Part
- Berries
- Country of Origin
- Bosnia and Hercegovina
- Application Method
- Bath, Diffusion, Inhalation, and Topical
- Scientific Name
- Juniperus communis
About the Plant:
While the Juniper Berry might look like the blueberry, they are in fact very different species. The Juniper Berries are tiny, hard blue berries that grow in central Europe on an evergreen shrub that can reach 18 feet in height. The bush has beautiful silvery-green needles with little white flowers.
Where it Grows:
The Juniper shrub is native to the Northern Hemisphere. It is best grown in northern Italy, Austria, Czech Republic, Hungary, Croatia, Serbia, and France. Amrita® Aromatherapy is proud to receive Certified Organic Juniper Berry Essential Oil from Bosnia and Hercegovina.
Traditional Uses and Lore:
Woody, fresh Juniper Berries are best known for their purifying and detoxifying qualities. They have been used for centuries for these purposes. Until recently, hospitals in France would burn sprigs of Juniper Berry in hallways to clear the air and prevent infections from spreading. Ancient Greeks would burn sticks of Juniper Berry incense to ward off epidemics and as a fumigant to repel insects. Native Americans and Tibetans used Juniper Berries for ceremonial purposes.
Juniper Berries are used in the cuisine of many countries to add a distinctly spicy bitterness to meats, sauces, and baked goods. They are even an ingredient in gin and other spirits. Juniper Berry Essential Oil has been used therapeutically for centuries for its calming, diuretic effects on flatulence (gas), colic, worms, and infections in the intestines. The oil is used in household products for cleaning and disinfecting and as a fragrance in perfumes and soaps.
- USDA Certified Organic
- Infection Fighting
- Skin Soothing
- Detoxifying
Juniper Berry Organic Essential Oil is an excellent diuretic, purifier, and cleanser. It has been used for centuries to fight infections and urinary conditions. Juniper Berry has also been used to disinfect the air, heal acne, and treat colds.
Topical Application (for use on the skin):
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Diffusion / Inhalation (add a few drops to a nebulizer or nasal inhaler):
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Safety Precautions:
- Certified Organic Juniper Berry Essential Oil is generally non-toxic and non-sensitizing.
- However, it may be slightly irritating.
- Avoid during pregnancy.
- Should not be used by those with kidney disease.
General Safety Precautions:
- Use essential oils only in diluted form on the skin and never internally.
- Always be careful when using essential oils with children.
- Give them only low doses, or better, consult a qualified aromatherapy expert before using.
- Use essential oils with care and only under the proper guidance of an expert while pregnant or if you have liver damage, epilepsy, cancer, or other serious health problems.
The woody, sweet, and warming aroma of Juniper Berry Essential Oil can be reminiscent of pine trees in a serene forest. Its fresh, piney top note awakens the senses. While its sweet, soft middle note relaxes and soothes. The garden-fresh quality evokes a sense of purity and cleanliness, reminding you to relax, calm down and take a deep breath.
Balancing, yet gently invigorating, Juniper Berry helps revive you after an exhausting day and calms obsessive thoughts and troubled minds. Its soothing, antispasmodic qualities make it a wonderful essential oil to relax nerves and anxiety, while its antiseptic nature makes it an excellent tool for fighting infection, germs, coughs, and colds. Juniper Berry is a diuretic, making it a great choice for circulatory issues.
The following is a list of conditions which Juniper Berry Essential Oil addresses by category:
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