Properties, Characteristics and Uses of Juniper Essential Oils in Aromatherapy
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Botanical name : Juniperus Communis.
Origin : Austria.
Scent : wood-like scent with a hint of pepper.
Note : Middle.
This essential oil is extracted from fruits/ berries the by steam distillation.
Blends well with cedarwood , sandalwood, cypress, frankincense and bergamot.
Physical Benefits
Clears, stimulates and strengthen the nerves. Very strong diuretic and antiseptic, valuable in cystitits, cellulite and fluid retention. Detoxifies and cleanses the body. Eliminates uric acid and helps in cases of arthritis, rheumatism and gout.
A tonic for oily and congested skin, easing acne, blocked pores, dermatitis, weeping eczema, psoriasis and swellings.
Mind and Spirit
Provides the energy necessary to give up bad habits and begin better ones. Removes emotional toxins.
Cautions
One must be aware that some juniper oils have been manufactured from the wood or fermented berries and these may cause irritation. . It should be avoided during early stage of pregnancy, around babies and by those with kidney disease.
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Patricia Davis considers “the most important action of juniper to be detoxification. ”. It “has a special affinity with the urino-genital tract, being tonic, purifying, antiseptic and stimulant. It is one of the best oils for treating cystitis, pyelitis and urinary stones......Scanty or missing periods can be treated with juniper in baths or in a massage oil used over the abdomen.”
(Patricia Davis, Aromatherapy - An A-Z, C. W. Daniel, Saffron Walden, 2000 ( revised ed.), pp. 170-2.)
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How To Use
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Grown, harvested and processed without the use of pesticides, chemical fertilizers, herbicides, GMO's, synthetic chemicals, growth agents, and free from irradiation and chemical sterilization. All certified organic materials are certified though OTCO, a USDA accredited third party certification agency. (Certificates available upon request)
