Common juniper

Family: Cupressaceae

Botanical name: Common juniper

Also known as:

Genièvre, Peteron or Petrot

Origin:

Northern Hemisphere, America and Eurasia

Part of the plant distilled: Berries and sprigs

Common juniper: ORIGINS & HISTORY

This shrub or bush can reach a height of 4 to 10 meters. The leaves are evergreen needles, vertical in threes, very sharp, with a keel on the upper side and a thick white band of stomata on the underside. Common juniper is native to a large part of the Northern Hemisphere, in both America and Eurasia.

It takes approximately 100 kg of berries to hope to obtain 1.5 kg of essential oil.

These berries are used to flavor various alcoholic beverages such as Gin or Jenever.

Common juniper: The benefits of its essential oil

Propriétés thérapeutiques

Anti-inflammatory Skin tonic and astringent Digestive tonic and stimulant Diuretic Pulmonary antiseptic Draining Venous and prostatic decongestant

Indications fréquentes

Non-colibacillary urinary tract infection Cystitis Urethritis Prostatitis Hemorrhoids Varicose veins Stretch marks Venous stasis Hypothyroidism

Common juniper : HOW TO USE YOUR ESSENTIAL OIL

Brief summary of the main indications & uses cited by our reference authors*

This does not replace a consultation with a doctor or aromatherapy pharmacist, who alone can provide you with personalized advice.

We have compiled here some useful everyday formulas.

If you are interested, we advise you to refer directly to the books.

The authors compile their recipes there, as well as their detailed advice and explanations.

1mL = 25 to 35 drops
EO = Essential Oil
VO = Vegetable Oil
MO = Macerated Oil

Common juniper: Precautions for using its essential oil

Avoid during pregnancy.

Allergens: Limonene, geraniol, citronellol, linalool

Essential Oils are powerful and complex substances that must be handled with care!

If you're new to aromatherapy, don't hesitate to consult our advice page and seek guidance from a professional (specialist pharmacist or therapist) who alone can provide personalized advice – these indications do not replace a consultation.