Juniper Essentail Oil

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Juniper Essential OilOil propertiesJuniper oil can be extracted from the berries as well as the needles andwood. We sell the essential oil extracted from the berries and it has afresh,clear but slightly woody aroma, and is colorless to pale in color and wateryinviscosity.Origin of Juniper oilAn evergreen shrub that can grow up to 10 meters (30 feet) in the wild butiscultivated to a height of 2 meters (6 feet).It has blue-green needle-like leaves, small yellow flowers and the femaletree produces a blue/black fruit (berry).Juniper had great value as a medicine against contagious diseases such ascholera, typhoid fever and the plague in Tibet and in Europe.It was given to Mongolian women at the beginning of labor, and in Yugoslaviait was looked upon as an all cure.Juniper was burnt in French hospitals to clear the air and is used to flavorgin.ExtractionJuniper oil is extracted from dried, crushed or slightly dried ripe fruit bysteam distillation and yields 0.2%-2%.Chemical compositionThe main chemical components of Juniper oil are: Pinene, Sabinene, Myrcene,Camphene and Terpineol.PrecautionsIt is considered non-toxic but since it can stimulate the uterine muscle itshould not be used during pregnancy, nor by people with kidney problems. Itisnon-sensitizing but some people do have a reaction to it, and it isgenerallywise to us this oil in moderation.Therapeutic propertiesThe therapeutic properties of Juniper oil include: antiseptic,anti-spasmodic, astringent, carminative, diuretic, emmenagogue, depurativeandtonic.UsesJuniper oil can help calm the nerves, relieves anxiety, nervous tension andmental exhaustion. It is helpful with relieving urine when the prostateglandis enlarged and in cases of cystitis, inability to pass urine and kidneystones.It is also helpful for cellulite and fluid retention. Juniper generallyhelpswith the digestive system, particularly with obesity, over-indulgence offoodand premenstrual bloating.It is a tonic to the liver; helps regulate the menstrual cycle and easespainful period pains.Juniper oil helps to eliminate uric acid and relieves pain in cases of gout,rheumatism and arthritis.Not only is Juniper oil used for acne, eczema, oily skin, psoriasis anddandruff, it is also an insect repellant.SummaryJuniper oil is a very valuable oil and can be used in cases of nervoustension and anxiety, for the urinary tract, for over-eating and obesity, foreliminating uric acid and for skin care.Burners and vaporizersIn vapor therapy Juniper oil can be used for the treatment of addictions,nervous tension, hangovers and over-indulgence of food.Blended oil or in the bathJuniper oil can be used as a blended massage oil or diluted in the bath for:colic in adults, arthritis, cellulite, nervous tension, cystitis, pain inpassing urine, gout, hangover, swollen joints, liver problems, musclefatigueandoverweight.Lotions and creamsWhen used in a base cream or lotion, Juniper oil can be useful for an oilyskin and acne.CompressJuniper oil can be used diluted on a compress for arthritis, eczema andgeneral infections.Juniper oil blends well withAlthough essential oils normally blend well together, Juniper oil blendsparticularly well with: Cedarwood, Cypress, Geranium, Grapefruit, Lavender,Lavandin, Bergamot, Lime, Vetiver, Clary sage and Lemongrass.