Properties |
Juniper essential oil has a slightly woody aroma
and is a pale oil. It has a watery viscosity. |
Origin |
It originated from Tibet
and Europe. |
Extraction |
Juniper oil is extracted
from dried, crushed or slightly dried ripe fruit by steam
distillation. |
Chemical composition |
A-pinene, camphene, b-pinene, sabinene, myrcene,
a-phellandrene, a-terpinene, y-terpinene, 1,4-cineole, b-phellandrene,
p-cymene, terpinen-4-ol, bornyl acetate, cayophyllene and trace
amounts of limonene, camphor, linalool, linalyl acetate, borneol
and nerol.
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Therapeutic properties |
Antiseptic, anti-rheumatic,
antispasmodic, astringent, carminative, depurative, diuretic,
rubefacient, stimulating, stomachic, sudorific, vulnerary and
tonic. |
Uses |
- Juniper oil can help calm the nerves, relieves anxiety,
nervous tension and mental exhaustion.
- It is helpful when the prostate gland is enlarged and is used to help with the inability to pass urine, in cases of cystitis and kidney stones.
- It is also helpful for cellulite and fluid retention.
- Juniper oil generally helps with
the digestive system, particularly in cases
of obesity, over-indulgence of food and premenstrual
bloating.
- For the liver, it has a tonic
effect and helps regulate the menstrual cycle and eases
painful period pains.
- It assists with the elimination
of uric acid and therefore relieves pain in cases of
gout, rheumatism and arthritis.
- Juniper oil is also very effective for acne, eczema, oily
skin, weeping eczema, psoriasis and dandruff and alleviates inflammation.
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Precautions |
- It is considered non-toxic but since it can stimulate the
uterine muscle it should not be used during pregnancy.
- It should not be used by people with kidney problems.
- It is non-sensitizing, but some
people do have a reaction to it.
- It is generally wise to us this oil in moderation.
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Blends with |
clary sage, sandalwood, bergamot, geranium,
marjoram. rosemary, chamomile, eucalyptus |
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