Essential Oil, Juniper Berry (India)

Name: Juniper Berry (India)

Botanical Name: Juniperus communis

Main Constituents: a-Pinene: 56.88%, Myrcene: 3.78%

Origin: India 

Extraction Method: Steam Distilled

Part of Plant: Berries

Description & Colour: Colourless to pale yellow liquid, thin consistency

Aromatic Summary: Similar to Pine Needles oil, Juniper Berry oil has a fresh, balsamic scent

Flashpoint: 38°C

Storage:  Transfer out of any metal and shipping containers (used for safe shipping), keep in dark glass container 

Safety Notes: For external use only; dilute before use. May cause skin irritations, a skin test is recommended prior to use, avoid contact with eyes. 

Usage: Anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, anti-rheumatic, antispasmodic, astringent, carminative, depurative, diuretic, emmenagogue, sedative, stomachic and vulnerary. Helps in the treatment of bladder infections and kidney stones, nervousness, fatigue, and circulation. Used in soaps and skincare

Blends well with: Clary Sage, Sandalwood, Bergamot, Geranium, Marjoram, Rosemary, Chamomile, frankincense, Lemon, Pine and Eucalyptus

Juniper is a small bushy shrub that grows about 2-6ft and has needle-like leaves that are silvery-green in colour. The green berries take about 18 months to 3 years to ripen and mature, turning a purple-black colour. The berries are plucked from the branches of the plant once a year, dried and ground before distillation.