Essential Oil Juniper

Botanical Name

Juniperus communis / L.

Benefits and Qualities

Juniper essential oil (berries and branches) contributes to the elimination of toxins in general and of uric acid in particular. It is a diuretic and cleansing agent. For that reason it contributes positively to good digestion, to assuaging nutritional abuses, and to control of cellulite. As an external balm, we should note that it provides beneficial action against muscular fatigue.

Production

Essential oil obtained by hydrodistillation for the fruit and branches of juniperus communis L. (Cupressaceaes)

The Plant

This spiny shrub is well met in all of the northern hemisphere countrysides. The berries, which take three years to mature, are harvested. They render to gin its taste and the origin of its name. Even so, the perfumiers have unstintingly sought it out for woody notes. The tradition is not just a recent one: juniper was already included in the composition of creams and perfumes in ancient Egypt.

Caution

Avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes. Keep away from children.

Principes aromatiques

Alpha-pinene, sabinene, myrcene, scandinene

Parfume-Creation

Odour reminiscent of myrtle; woody, animal, camphoraceous (eucalyptus flower), dry, of turpentine, pepper, cloves, bay leaf, and orange. Bitter flavour.

Description olfactive

Heart note. Woody odour; soft, balsamic.