Juniper Constituents:Volatile oil (major components pinene, myrcene, sabinene, also limonene, terpinene, camphene and thujone), sugars, vitamin C, flavonoids, resin, gallotannins

Juniper Oil Description

Juniper berry oil is distilled from the dried ripe berry of the juniper tree. Juniper berry oil has a fresh, warm, balsamic, woody-pine needle odor. It has a very slight greenish, yellow tinge and combines well with oils of cypress and pine. Juniper makes a refreshing bath oil, both stimulating and relaxing.

arthritis *calming *cellulite *cellulite *congestion *cramps *Disinfectant/antiseptic *skin *

“Its sedative action will help those who find sleeping difficult because of worries and tensions. Juniper has a strengthening, tonic effect on the nerves, and is indicated in nervous disorders, states of stress and anxiety. Juniper oil makes a very good aromatic water for cleansing and toning the skin. As an astringent and antiseptic juniper is good for oily skin and acne. Juniper stimulates the circulation and acts as a blood purifier, making it useful for eczema, dermatitis, and perhaps psoriasis.”¹

Juniper was burned as incense and was one of the many aromatic shrubs thought to ward off evil spirits. It was used in Tibet for both religious and medicinal purposes. Juniper berry oil is distilled from the dried ripe berry of the juniper tree. The action of juniper closely resembles cypress, to which it is botanically related. Juniper berries are a mild diuretic that stimulate urination without causing loss of electrolytes. Juniper essential oil also promotes elimination of uric acid making it useful in treatment of gout and rheumatoid arthritis,bursitis, aches and pains.² Juniper is detoxifying for cellulite. Use the juniper essential oil in massage oils to increase circulation.