UPC
Product ID 7052
Juniperus communis
Ingredient: 100% pure juniper berry oil
Aroma: Floral
Benefits: Restoring, empowering, balancing
Mixes Well With: Cypress oil, eucalyptus oil, rosemary oil, sage oil
Extraction Method: Steam Distilled from dried ripe berry
Physical Characteristics:
Specific Gravity: 0.854-0.879
Refractive Index: 1.474-1.484
Purity Tested/Quality Assured
Juniper has been used as a fragrance since ancient times and was thought to purify the air where it was used. It has a pleasing floral aroma that is uplifting and stimulating. This essential oil is 100% pure.
Fun fact: Juniper was once considered to have the power to restore lost youth.
Juniper berry was one of the first aromatics used in ancient civilization, and has a colorful history of use. The ancient Greeks burned juniper branches to combat epidemics. The English burned it as well, and hoped its magical powers would repel evil spirits, witches, and demons. Ancient Egyptians anointed corpses with juniper oil, and used the berries in cosmetics and perfumes. Europeans regarded juniper oil as a miracle cure for typhoid, cholera, dysentery, and tapeworms. Many cultures today still value juniper's many benefits. Tibetans still revere juniper and use it as a purification incense, while Native Americans burn it in their cleansing ceremonies. Holistic medicine also embraces juniper, and considers it a highly versatile and therapeutic oil.