Juniper Berry

Juniper Berry Juniperus Communis

An oil with astringent, antiseptic, and detoxifying properties, Juniper is said to exert a cleansing effect on the mental and spiritual planes, as well as on the physical.

It has a clean, mildly penetrating, woody scent. Juniper Berry is used in many masculine perfumes, after shaves and colognes, and has a calming effect on the emotions.

Reputed to strengthen the immune system.

Origin: Croatia

Source: flowers

Production Method: steam distillation

Aromatherapy Class: energizing

Aroma Type: coniferous

Skin Type: blemished

Perfume Note: middle

Traditional Use: astringent, skin detoxifier, deodorant, soothing agent

Other Uses: n/a

Main Constituents: pinene, myrcene, borneol, camphene, thujene, termenic alcohol.

Blends: elemi, cypress, clary sage, lavandin

Caution: FLAMMABLE Juniper should not be used when pregnant.