Juniper Berry Essential Oil

Botanical Name: Juniperus communis

100% Pure therapeutic grade essential oil

Juniper Berry (Juniperus communis) comes from a fragrant, coniferous evergreen shrub with bluish green narrow stiff needles, small flowers, and round berries which are green in the first year, and black after that. The trees are native to the northern hemisphere: Scandinavia, Siberia, Canada, northern Asia, and northern Europe. The oil is mainly produced in Italy, France, Czechoslovakia, Germany, Canada and other areas. These fragrant trees have been used for medicinal and spiritual purposes since ancient times. Juniper continues to provide support to many areas of the body; can be helpful for a variety of skin conditions, and can provide relief to sore and strained muscles. It can help improve circulation, and reduce fluid retention. High in monoterpenes, it is analgesic, anti-inflammatory, anti-rheumatic, antifungal, and antimicrobial.

The berries are steam distilled producing a thin oil, white or yellowish in color, with a fresh, sweet, woodsy, balsamic aroma. This oil blends well with Vetiver, Tea tree, Spikenard, Neroli, Myrrh, Eucalyptus, Bergamot, Black pepper, Clary sage, Lemon, Helichrysum, Grapefruit, Fennel, Carrot seed, Palmarosa, Peppermint and many other oils. Juniper Berry is non-toxic and non-sensitizing; it can be slightly irritating and should be patch tested by those with sensitive skin using a carrier oil. Anyone with liver or kidney disease should use caution as Juniper Berry has diuretic properties. Do not use when pregnant or nursing.

Essential oils can be used for a wide range of emotional and physical wellness applications. They can be used as single (neat) essential oils or in essential oil blends depending on user experience and desired benefit. Earth’s Own Essentials acquires essential oils from multiple suppliers and uses only 100% Pure Therapeutic and/or Organic essential oils in our blends and neat oils. We consistently search for the best oils at fair market prices.

NOTE: These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. The information contained herein is for educational purposes only; and is not intended to diagnose, prescribe, treat, cure, or prevent any diseases or health conditions. Nor is it intended to be a substitute for the advice given by a physician, pharmacist, or any other licensed health-care professional. As with all essential oils, or oil blends, never use them undiluted, and use caution around children. If pregnant use caution, or contact your medical professional prior to use. Essential oils are very strong and can sometimes cause sensitization in individuals. We recommend conducting a patch test (with a carrier oil) prior to use. Do not use essential oils internally as improper dosing and usage can cause adverse effects. Essential oils should be stored in a cool place out of direct light.