Juniper Berry essential oil is very cleansing, purifying, and it makes a wonderful detoxifier. The branches and the berries of the Juniper, a coniferous tree, have been used for healing and spiritual purposes since ancient times. Juniper Berries have even been found in ancient Egyptian tombs and the Juniper tree is said to be one of the earliest plants on the planet.
General Information
Botanical Name: Juniperus Communis
Botanical Family: Cupressaceae
Derived From: Berries of the Juniper Tree
Origin: Hungary
Method of Extraction: Steam Distilled
Aroma: Crisp, woody, sweet, earthy with almost a hidden fruity note
Physical Description: Thin, Clear
Blends with: Bergamot, Cedarwood, Cypress, Clary Sage, Lemon, Mandarin, Patchouli, Pink Grapefruit, Rosemary, Sandalwood, Scotch Pine, Vetiver
Love Infused: All of the essential oils offered by Miracle Botanicals are love infused. That's because founder Hope Johnson has a close mental connection with all of the essential oils, and she is devoted to keeping her thoughts aligned with love and protecting the innocence of all beings.
Benefits of Juniper Berry Essential Oil
General Therapeutic Properties: Antiseptic, astringent, antispasmodic, cleanser, detoxifier, digestive stimulant and cleanser, diuretic, stimulant, promotes nerve regeneration, and tonic.
Emotions: Juniper Berry Essential Oil is known to be calming and to help ease stress without acting as a sedative.
Skincare: Juniper Berries are a natural antiseptic, as is the essential oil, and it can be used to help heal acne when used at low dilutions in skincare applications. Juniper oil may also help speed up the healing of scars and prevent wrinkles. Juniper Berry is effective for cellulite, acting as a detoxifier and helping the body release excess fluids.
Physical: Internally, Juniper Berry oil can be taken in very small amounts acting as a diuretic for cystitis and to detoxify the body. It is also very effective to use in Juniper Berry tea mixed with Fennel Seed and Rosemary herb. Juniper Berry Oil is used for problems with obesity, urinary infections, skin problems, arthritis, or gout. To improve memory it can be helpful to inhale the scents of Juniper Berry and Rosemary mixed together. Juniper Berry Oil can also be used for relief from colds, flus, and hemorrhoids.
Spiritual: The Old Testament references the Juniper Tree several times as the broom tree, a variety of Juniper that grows in Palestine. The broom tree was known to cleanse, purify and eliminate what is not true.
Native Americans used juniper berries for medicinal purposes and also burned the berries to cleanse and purify the air.
Juniper Berry Oil is wonderful to use in mediation as it encourages alignment with Divine Will, engenders confidence, and also encourages movement, openness as well as the release of negativity and stagnant energy.
Juniper Berry Oil can be used for protection, cleansing, and purifying your body and mind, as well as your space.
Chakras Affected
First Chakra: Represents Courage, Passion, and Loyalty. Survival and Support.
Third Chakra: Solar Plexus, allows us to feel our inner strength and personal power.
Colors
Physical Berries: The berries are green when young and mature to a deep purple-black color over eighteen months.
Oil: Thin, Clear
Etheric: Violet
Methods of Usage
For cellulite or arthritis mix together Juniper Berry Oil with Rosemary and Lemon and use in an alcohol rub or skin compress.
Add a few drops of Juniper Berry Oil to a bath for urinary problems, genital warts, itchy vulva, or jock itch.
For skin brushing add five drops of juniper berry oil in one ounce of white vinegar to a loofah or skin brush and massage all over body.
For arthritis or gout make a massage oil with five drops of Juniper Berry to one ounce of olive oil and massage several times daily.
