Name : Juniper
Method : Steam distillation.
Note Classification : Middle
Scent : Sweet, fresh, balsamic
Colour : Clear or pale yellow
Species : Juniperus communis
Extracted From : Berries (possibly fermented) or non-essential oil from needles and wood.
Region : Croatia.
By-products : The principal flavouring ingredient of gin. Used in laxatives, flea treatments, soaps, cosmetics and perfumes. Used extensively in food products.
Historical :Tradtionally used to treat urinary infections, gastro-intestinal problems and worms. In the Middle Ages, a juniper bush was thought to repel witches if planted by the door.In the 17th century, the English herbalist Nicolas Culpeper described juniper as ‘provoking urine exceedingly’. In WW2, French nurses burnt juniper to disinfect the air.
Aromatherapy Properties : Skin tonic, acne, dermatitis, eczema, haemorrhoids, wounds.
Method : Steam distillation.
Note Classification : Middle
Scent : Sweet, fresh, balsamic
Colour : Clear or pale yellow
Species : Juniperus communis
Extracted From : Berries (possibly fermented) or non-essential oil from needles and wood.
Region : Croatia.
By-products : The principal flavouring ingredient of gin. Used in laxatives, flea treatments, soaps, cosmetics and perfumes. Used extensively in food products.
Historical :Tradtionally used to treat urinary infections, gastro-intestinal problems and worms. In the Middle Ages, a juniper bush was thought to repel witches if planted by the door.In the 17th century, the English herbalist Nicolas Culpeper described juniper as ‘provoking urine exceedingly’. In WW2, French nurses burnt juniper to disinfect the air.
Aromatherapy Properties : Skin tonic, acne, dermatitis, eczema, haemorrhoids, wounds.
Accumulation of toxins, cellulitis, gout, obesity, rheumatism. Colds, flu, infections.
Anxiety, nervous tension and stress related conditions.