Latin Name

Juniperus Communis

Family

Coniferae

Origin

Oil is distilled from dried berries of tree. Poorer quality from leaves as well as berries

Note

Middle

Contra-Indications

Pregnancy and severe kidney disease

Physiological Uses

• Cleansing and detoxifying - can be used for any problems related to poor toxin elimination
• Releases urine retention (good for prostate gland problems)
• Helps cystitis and piles (well diluted)
• Can be used for scanty and missing periods in baths and massage
• Skin - helps weeping eczema, dermatitis and acne due to the astringent detoxifying effect externally
• Can be used with eucalyptus and lavender for rheumatoid arthritis.

Emotional Uses

Cleansing effect on the emotional plane
Carers will find juniper gently stimulating and revitalising
Also thought to help in a crisis

Points of Interest

Juniper berries are an important ingredient in gin. It is an appetite stimulant (gin and tonic as an aperitif)

Blends well with

Benzoin, Cypress, Lavender, Sandalwood.