BOTANICAL NAME Juniperus communis

Juniper is a small bushy shrub or tree, 3-35 feet in height growing at an altitude ranging from 8800 to 15,400 feet in the Himalayan region . The berries are plucked from the branches of the plant once a year and dried and ground before distillation.

SCENT:Juniper Berry has a fresh, rich-balsamic, woody-sweet and pine needle-like odor reminiscent of evergreen oils.

STRENGTH OF AROMA: Medium

PLANT PART: Berries

EXTRACTION METHOD: Steam Distillation

ORIGIN: The Indian Himalaya

COLOUR: Yellow

CONSISTENCY: Medium

NOTE: Middle

USES:

Juniper Berry essential oil is credited as being a supportive, restoring, and tonic aid. Good oil for meditation. Popular oil in weight loss and detox blends, because it is diuretic, and considered purifying and clearing

BLENDS WELL WITH

clary sage, sandalwood, bergamot, geranium, marjoram. rosemary,chamomile,eucalyptus.

HISTORY:

In tradional Indian medicine, the oil is applied externally to relieve rheumatic pain to counteract alopecia; as a styptic and to wounds.

CAUTIONS:Non-toxic, non-irritant. Avoid during pregnancy.