Juniper Berry (Juniperus communis)

Description

Not an overly tall tree, but a slow growing evergreen shrub tree of about 10 metres tall, grown in the wild, with narrow bluish-green needles. Flowers and round green berries in their first year, turning black in the second and third years. Which require 3 growing seasons to fully mature.

It is a native to northern Europe, it is now commonly found in the dry areas of Europe, America and Asia. As the essential oil is produced from most parts of the plant including leaves and branches, the berries yield the highest quality essential oil. The berries come from the dried fruit of the female cone which is collected for distillation.

This particular variety grows wild in the Himalayan region and is considered a slightly sweeter option. Obviously, due to different geographical locations and weather conditions, the various constituents will be slightly somewhat different.

Ingredients: Juniperus communis Oil

Botanical name: Juniperus communis

Common name: Juniper berry

Plant part: Berries and twigs

Extraction method: Steam distilled

Common uses: Juniper berry has traditionally been used for its diuretic and lymphatic decongestant properties.

Note: Middle

Strength of aroma: Medium

Aromatic scent: Fresh, balsamic, woody-sweet and pine needle-like scent.

Caution: Non-toxic, non-sensitising and non-irritant. Avoid during pregnancy.