Aroma: Fresh, balsamic, resinous
Extraction method: Steam distillation
Part used: Fruits
Main benefits:
Juniper essential oil is known as a powerful antiseptic, detoxifier, diuretic and immune system booster. It provides the necessary influx of energy to strengthen the immune system. It helps to purify toxins from the body, to stimulate lymphatic drainage and to eliminate excess fluid retention. For colds and flu, the oil can have an expectorant, antipyretic and diaphoretic effect. It is also a natural remedy for gastrointestinal and digestive problems. It can be used for urinary tract diseases such as bladder infections. It has a beneficial effect on varicose veins, skin inflammations and acne.
Basic chemical components:
Pinenes (ά and β- Pinene), Camphene, Sabinene, Myrcene, Limonene
Essential mix with Juniper essential oil
Juniper essential oil is used as a middle note in perfumery. It is traditionally believed that juniper notes are frequent "guests" in perfumes for men and unisex fragrances. Here are some perfumes in which this noble scent is present: Dolce & Gabbana Velvet Exotic Leather, Tom Ford Private Blend Costa Azzurra, Davidoff Champion, Creed Aventus and Comme des Garcons Blue Cedrat. Blends well with essential oils of cypress, cedar, pepper, lavender, grapefruit, geranium, cypress, orange, frankincense, lime, bergamot, Roman chamomile and sage.
Juniper – a little history
Juniper is a bright, prosperous and vigorous plant that has been used for healing, therapeutic and propitiatory purposes by many civilizations since ancient times. The oldest source that mentions juniper is the Bible. Egyptian pharaohs used it to fumigate religious buildings and as one of the ingredients to drive away evil spirits. In Dioscorides' first-century pharmacological encyclopedia, juniper berries are described as having contraceptive properties. On the Old Continent, juniper was used as a medicinal plant, most often in religious ceremonies. Juniper branches were burned in pagan rites to ward off evil spirits, snakes and disease. In ancient Egypt, they believed that inhaling the steam from burning juniper helped the natural exchange and purification processes in the body. In Ancient Greece and Rome, juniper was considered the best way to treat snakebite.
In the Middle Ages, juniper branches were used to ward off the plague and other dangerous diseases. Juniper branches were burned in French hospitals during varicella epidemics. Native Americans in North America used it to treat skin diseases and open wounds, joint and bone diseases. Juniper wood, used as a building material, is distinguished by higher resistance and immunity against woodworms.
It helps release stress and negative thoughts and emotions
The aroma of juniper oil invigorates the spirit and body, reduces mental, emotional and nervous tension, brings calmness and comfort in difficult times. The oil can be used to free the mind of negative thoughts, promoting easier attainment of a meditative state.
On an energy level, juniper oil has a grounding and centering effect, it stops the energy fields, it cleans the negative energy from the environment and other waste. Diffuse juniper oil to freshen and purify the air and reduce high levels of stress and tension. When you need an easy and quick way to relax, apply the oil topically to the pulse points (neck and wrists) to create a sense of calm and harmony. In combination with a base oil, it is ideal for a relaxing massage at home.
Helps fight cellulite
Juniper essential oil is a natural diuretic and can help prevent fluid retention that worsens cellulite. Applied topically, juniper oil helps to reduce lipogenesis and activate lipolysis, to restore the normal structure of the subcutaneous tissue and to increase microcirculation and lymphatic drainage. All this makes it a great choice when making homemade anti-cellulite cosmetics.
Improves skin health
In aromatherapy, juniper essential oil is used for skin problems, including skin inflammations and irritations, seborrhea, dermatitis, eczema, and acne. Juniper oil helps to balance oily skin, helps shrink enlarged pores, improves blood circulation in the subcutaneous layer, tones and improves the skin's firm appearance, smoothes scars and increases its barrier functions.
Soothes and relieves sore muscles
Juniper essential oil is very effective in relaxing muscle cramps because it has a local anesthetic and soothing effect, reducing oxidative stress in the muscles. It also contributes to the suppression of pain caused by local inflammations in soft tissues, overstrain, overload, overstretching of muscles, tendons and joint ligaments, after injuries and after intense physical activity. You can add it to your bath water along with lavender essential oil and Epsom salt to create a relaxing environment.
Relieves rheumatic complaints
The property of juniper essential oil to improve blood circulation and microcirculation and to stimulate the excretion of urine in the kidneys is essential for purifying the blood and tissues of acid waste, toxins and uric acid and for stimulating the detoxification processes in the body. For problems with the musculoskeletal system, rheumatism, arthritis, gout, varicose veins, blood circulation disorders, you can make yourself an aroma-bath by dissolving 2 drops of juniper oil, 1 drop of rosemary oil and 1 drop of lavender oil in 1 tbsp. honey, milk or sea salt and add to the bath water. To relieve the symptoms of rheumatism and gout, mix 95 ml. olive oil with 5 ml. juniper essential oil and massage painful joints with the warming oil daily.
MEDICAL APPLICATIONS OF JUNIPER ESSENTIAL OIL
Juniper berry essential oil has shown potent antibacterial properties in clinical studies. Its effectiveness against Bacillus cereus has been proven; E. coli; Listeria monocytogenes, Staphylococcus, and other fungal infections.
Due to its antioxidant potential, juniper extract finds application in the treatment of human neuroblastoma SH-SY5Y. Similarly, juniper berries essential oil has been found to help treat leukemia and liver cancer. These effects are believed to be due to the presence of phenolic compounds in juniper.
A study from India published in Int Sch Res Notices reveals that juniper fruit oil contains a wide range of pharmacological properties. Tests done and results show that juniper oil has anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antimicrobial and antifungal activity. The methanolic extract of J. communis showed significant hepatoprotective, antidiabetic and antihyperlipidemic activities.
- Use for aromatherapy in the bath
- Use in a diffuser for positive emotional and mental effects
- Massage in combination with base oil for physical complaints
Basic applications
- It reduces stress and frees from negative thoughts and emotions
- Helps to detoxify the body
- Tones and improves the firm appearance of the skin
Healing properties:
- general tonic
- antibacterial
- anti-inflammatory
- expectorant
- detoxifying
- hypolipidemic
- aquaretic
SAFETY TIP: Juniper essential oil is highly concentrated and should be used with extreme care. Please note that all information is provided for informational purposes and we always recommend prior consultation with a specialist, especially for use in childhood, breastfeeding or if you suffer from chronic diseases! Since silver fir essential oil can stimulate the menstrual cycle, pregnant women should avoid its use. Avoid contact with eyes, mucous membranes, inner ear and other sensitive parts of the body! Keep away from children!
Caution: Not to be used by people suffering from kidney problems.
Anti-cellulite body blend
If you're wondering how to get rid of cellulite using essential oils, here are two quick ideas. The anti-cellulite body blend softens the skin, improves blood circulation and restores its firm and radiant appearance. It is especially suitable both for daily use and for maintenance procedures and anti-cellulite massages.
Mix:
Mix the slightly softened coconut oil with the essential oils and mix well. Transfer to a glass jar and use while massaging the affected parts. Important! For an even better effect, use the power of mechanical action - apply a massage with an anti-cellulite massager and/or a vacuum massage with suction cups.
Anti-cellulite cream to reduce cellulite and toxins
The massage with this bouquet of natural aromas will help you move the circulating fluids in the body (blood and lymph), and its heating effect will increase fat burning and help to release excess water from the body. The result is skin that looks fresher, toned and rejuvenated.
Ingredients:
Put the shea, coconut and jojoba oils in a glass bowl. Heat them in a water bath. The goal is to get them warm enough to mix well. Then add the aloe vera gel and rosehip oil. Mix until a homogeneous mixture. Refrigerate for one hour or until slightly firm. Then remove from the fridge and add the juniper essential oil and beat with a mixer until fluffy. Place the mixture in a glass jar and store at room temperature. Apply twice a day for smooth, firm and supple skin.
Smoothing serum for perfectly glowing skin
This serum is suitable for more youthful or oily or acne-prone skin. It helps to reduce excess sebum, tones the skin, tightens it and lifts it. If you have dry skin, you can use it as a daily serum on particularly warm days when you don't want to put heavy creams or oils on your face. Mix the ingredients in a bowl or directly in a glass bottle. Shake vigorously. Use as a face serum twice a day.
Mix:
Facial peeling with botox effect
If you see in the mirror flabby and sagging skin without tone, uneven relief or age changes, don't delay and do a facial peeling. Peeling with essential oils nourishes and cleans the complexion, removes dead skin cells, and makes it soft, nourished and refreshed. The components get quick access to the skin, thanks to the light and gentle peeling that removes dead cells.
Mix:
Mix the baking soda, Epsom salt and honey. Add one drop each of the essential oils. Place a warm towel on your face. Spread gently over the face using small circular motions. Be gentle with your skin! Leave the scrub on for 3-5 minutes after you finish massaging.
This is important to be able to completely remove the dead skin on the face, and to give the essential oils time to work their magic. Rinse with warm water. The face may remain a little red after washing, but this will pass. Use this scrub no more than 1 to 2 times a week. It's alkaline, so to balance the pH of your face, it's a good idea to spritz it with rose water afterwards. This will balance your skin naturally.
Massage oil for varicose veins
The combination of oils suitable for varicose veins gives a quick and good result. It relieves heaviness and swelling, removes hard formations, strengthens blood vessels and helps retract veins. Rub the lower limbs gently and upwards towards the heart several times a day - no pressure!
Mix:
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