Juniper
Juniperus communis
A stimulating detoxifier
Source: Spain
Extraction: Steam distillation of the berries
Blending Factor: 4
Odour Note: Middle
Characteristics:
Juniper is watery white or pale oil with a sweet clean, refreshing & slightly woody fragrance.
Safety Precautions:
Non-sensitizing, may be slightly irritating, non-toxic. Avoid use during pregnancy or if suffering kidney disease.
History:
In ancient Egypt it was used in the mummification process. The berries were left in the burial chambers for the afterlife. It was used medicinally for urinary infections, for respiratory problems as well as gastro-intestinal infections and worms.
Around the time of the First World War, French Hospitals used juniper in the sick wards as incense to combat diseases such as smallpox. Juniper berries are used in making gin. This is currently in the British Herbal Pharmacopoeia for rheumatic pain and cystitis.
Therapeutic Actions:
Anti-rheumatic, antiseptic, antispasmodic, anti-toxic, aphrodisiac, astringent, carminative, cicatrisant, depurative, diuretic, emmenagogue, nervine, parasiticide, rubefacient, sedative, stomachic, sudorific, tonic, vulnerary.
Enhances:
Protection, reviving, restoring, clearing, vision, sacredness, aphrodisiac, blood purifier, nerve tonic.
Reduces:
Nervous and mental fatigue, agitation, confusion, grief, mood swings, poor concentration.
Uses:
Nervous system: Anxiety, nervous exhaustion, stress-related conditions
Lymphatic system: fluid retention, gout, high blood pressure
Skin Care: Acne, dermatitis, eczema, oily complexions, as a skin cleanser
Muscular/skeletal: Arthritis, muscular pain, rheumatism
Immune system: Colds, flu,
Genito-urinary System: Cystitis, painful periods, scanty periods.
Methods for use:
Massage
Use no more than 10 drops of essential oil to 20ml of carrier oil (Sweet Almond). A blend can have the combination of several essential oils, 3 different essential oils is a good balance. But the total drops of the essential oils should be no more than 10 drops. (The above dilution is 2 ½% ie the drops equal half the carrier oil).
Bath
Add 5 to 10 drops of essential oil to a full bath and agitate to disperse.
Vaporiser
Place 5 to 8 drops of essential oil on to the top of your Tri Nature vaporizer dish. If candle vaporisers are used, the oil should be added to water in the vaporizer pan.
Footbaths
Are simple and easy to use, but very effective as the skin on the soles of the feet absorb the essential oils quickly. Add 3 to 4 drops of essential oils in a bowl of hot water.
Blends well with:
Citrus Oils, Cedarwood, Clary Sage, Cypress, Fennel, Frankincense, Geranium, Lavender, Lemongrass, Rosemary, Sandalwood, Vetiver
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Skin Cleansing Blend or compress
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Releasing Worry – Tension Bath
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Refreshing Footbath
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Juniper
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4
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Juniper
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2
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Juniper
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2
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Rosemary
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2
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Bergamot
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4
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Tea Tree
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1
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Chamomile
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1
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Frankincense
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2
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Grapefruit
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1
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Total drops
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7
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Total drops
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8
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Total drops
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4
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In Carrier Oil
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14 ml
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Or Dispersant
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5 ml
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Bowl of hot water
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Or compress
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Or Vaporiser
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