s when juvenile, they have a distinctive white flor on the surface, a feature they lose once fully ripe. After harvest, the berries are dried slowly in the shade, with great care taken to avoid fermentation. Essential oils can be made from the needles of the juniper shrub as well, and you may notice that these are much less expensive. However, these examples have a much harsher, pine-like aroma, and – unlike the delicate sweet fruitiness of the essential oil distilled from the berries.
Juniper berry essential oil has a wide range of therapeutic applications. Its high levels of antioxidants make it an excellent addition to any healthful course of aromatherapy treatment.
Some of its uses include:
Perfumery/cosmetics: often found in men’s cosmetic preparations and fragrance, where it imparts a woodsy, resinous scent.
Treat urinary tract infections: stimulates urine production and can help to eliminate bacteria in the urinary tract.
Relieve skin irritations: relieves minor to severe skin irritations, reduces inflammation on the surface of the skin and heals infection.
Digestive aid: stimulates the production of digestive enzymes, which help to break down food more quickly and regulate the digestive process.
Anxiety: its uplifting, invigorating scent instantly lifts the mood.
Depression: relaxes the mind and body and helps to clear negative energy.
Stimulates libido: stimulates blood flow and feelings of happiness, which could help break the ice in intimate situations.
Stomach maladies: aids in digestion, which may help to ease stomach cramps and pain.
Insect repellant: on the body or in the air, repels all manner of flying insects.
Detoxification: helps to flush the system of toxins through urinary pathways.
Antiseptic: used topically to draw infectious fluids from boils, cystic acne and abscesses.
Anti-inflammatory/analgesic: used topically, it is thought to be effective in relieving the pain of arthritis, muscle or joint pain.
Headaches: relieves the symptoms of mild to severe headaches.
Skin tonic: an excellent tonic for some skin conditions, such as weeping eczema, acne and overly oily skin.
Prostate health: reduces prostate inflammation which may relieve urinary discomfort in men.
Cellulite treatment: rubbed into the affected area, helps to tighten the skin and release impurities that cause cellulite.
Diuretic: stimulates urine production, which can relieve water retention in the skin and body.
Cold, flu, pneumonia and congestion relief: vaporization can help loosen chest and sinus congestion, and ease the symptoms of seasonal cold and allergies.
Anti-parasitic: use to rid the body of parasites like tapeworms and other digestive parasites.
Some varieties of juniper berry (specifically Juniperus sabina) are thought to stimulate the uterine muscle, though this is not the variety used for essential oil production (Juniperus communis). However, if you are pregnant or think you may be, you may want to avoid it if you are unsure about the species of source. Similarly, if you have kidney disease, juniper berry essential oil should be avoided as the sabina species is a nephrotoxic – in other words, it can cause further damage to the kidneys, and may inhibit the elimination of urine and other body wastes. It can also cause severe skin irritation: heed all recommended dilution factors and test on a small area of skin to see how well you tolerate it. Undiluted internal use of essential oils is never advised unless you are under the direct supervision of a practitioner who is qualified in aromatherapy.
These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. If you are pregnant, nursing, taking medication, or have a medical condition, consult your physician before using this product.
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