Juniper (juniperus communis)*

Description
Growing to about 6ft, Juniperberry is an evergreen shrub. The shurb can grow to around 30ft when left alone in the wild. The shurb is found in many parts of the world and has needle type leaves with greenish-yellow flowers and small berries
Characteristics
Clean, fresh turpentine like top notes with a smoky, balsamic, woody and peppery undertone. Juniperberry is a refreshing oil.
Oils to Blend with
Juniperberry blends well with other woods and citruses and also with benzoin, bergamot, cypress, frankincense, geranium, grapefruit, orange, lemongrass, lime, melissa, rosemary and sandalwood.

Latin Name
Juniperus communis

Plant Family
Cupressaceae

Extraction Method
Steam distilled from the crushed and partly dried berries

Country of Origin
Macedonia

Chemical Constituents
Borneol, Terpineol (Alcohols), Cadinene, Cedrene (Sesquiterpenes), Camphene, Mercene, Pinene, Sabinene (Terpenes).

Precautions
Prolonged use may over stimulate the kidneys. It should be avoided in cases of severe kidney disease or other inflammatory conditions. As with all essential oils we recommend avoiding during pregnancy and as Juniperberry is an emmenagogue it is totally to be avoided during pregnancy.