Juniper Berry Essential Oil

Juniper berry oil is a colorless liquid with a fresh, warm, rich, balsamic, woody-sweet, pine-needle-like odour.

BOTANICAL NAME: Juniperus communis 

PLANT FAMILY: Cupressaceae

EXTRACTION METHOD: Steam distillation of the ripe berries 

VOLATILITY: Middle Note

100% pure and unadulterated essential oil.

• Benefits
• How to Use
• Storage & Safety

• TRADITIONAL USES:
  

  - Used as a carminative and diuretic, to treat flatulence, colic, intestinal worms and gastrointestinal infections

  - Used as a fragrance component in soaps, detergents, creams, lotions and perfumes

  - Used for making gin

  THERAPEUTIC PROPERTIES:

  Detoxification - Recommended for clearing toxins and to reduce uric acid in the body

  Integumentary - Recommended for skin conditions such as weeping type eczema, acne and psoriasis

  Nervous - Recommended for nervous and intellectual fatigue

  Urinary - Very effective diuretic and antiseptic of the genito-urinary tract. Ideal for treating cystitis, pyelitis and urinary stones

• IN A AROMA DIFFUSER / HUMIDIFIER / NEBULISER
  

  Add 30 to 40 drops (1.5 – 2ml) or as suggested by the manufacturer.

  IN AN OIL BURNER

  Add 5 to 10 drops (0.2 to 0.5ml) to warm water in the lid of a burner. Light a tealight candle and place in the hearth of the burner. The heat will allow the scent to diffuse and fill the room of about 10 to 20 m2.

  IN A MASSAGE

  Add 3 to 5 drops (0.2ml) to 15 ~ 30ml of a carrier oil. Massage deeply into muscle.

  
  

• STORAGE

  Always store in dark glass bottle and in a cool and dark place away from heat and sunlight.

  Do not use a plastic container.

  SAFETY

  Non-toxic, non-irritating, non-sensitising. Do not used for Dialysis patient.

  CAUTION
  

  Always dilute with carrier oil before applying on skin

  Perform a patch test to observe allergic reactions before use.

  Keep out of reach from children and pets.

  Avoid contact with eyes. Do not ingest.

  Avoid touching on lacquer or painted surfaces.