Juniper
Juniperus Communis
Description:
An evergreen shrub or tree, up to 20ft/6m high with bluish-green, narrow, stiff needles. It has small flowers and little round black berries.
Actions:
Antirheumatic, antiseptic, antispasmodic, antitoxic, aphrodisiac, astringent, carminative, cicatrizant, depurative, diuretic, emmenagogue, nervine, parasiticide, rubefacient, sedative, stomachic, sudorific, tonic, vulnerary.
Extraction:
The oil is extracted by steam distillation from the berries, needles or the wood.
Characteristics:
Juniper berry oil i a water-white or pale yellow, mobile liquid with a sweet, fresh, woody balsamic odour. It blends well with vetiver, sandalwood, cedarwood, galbanum, elemi, cypress, clary sage, pine, lavender, rosemary, benzoin, geranium and citrus oils.
Perfume:
Scent:
Sweet, fresh, woody, balsamic, turpentine-like, peppery, smoky
Key Qualities:
Aphrodisiac, purifying, clearing, depurative, tonic(nerve), reviving, protective, restorative
Odour Intensity:
Medium
Aromatherapy Use:
Skin Care:
Acne, dermatitis, eczema, hair loss, hemorrhoids, wounds, tonic for oily complexions
Circulation, Muscles & Joints:
Accumulation of toxins, arteriosclerosis, cellulite, gout, obesity, rheumatism
Genitourinary System:
Amenorrhea, cystitis, dysmenorrhea, leukorrhea
Immune System:
Colds, flu, infections
Nervous System:
Anxiety, nervous tension, stress-related conditions
Safety Data:
Nonsensitising, but may be slightly irritating. WARNING: This oil stimulates the uterine muscle (an abortifacient) and must not be used during pregnancy. If should not be used by those with kidney disease as it is nephrotoxic. It is not suitable for your children. Use in moderation.
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The treatments listed on this site relies on alternative healing with essential oils, and please note that no clinical trials or results are available and rests heavily on anecdotal proof.
