PRODUCT NO.: 1-0520 GCC: DS-GP
COMMON NAME: Juniper Berry
SCIENTIFIC NAME: Juniperus communis
FAMILY NAME: Cupressaceae (Cypress)
INDIGENOUS COUNTRY: Northern Hemisphere
COUNTRY OF PRODUCTION: Bulgaria, Spain, Austria, Germany, Canada
HISTORY INFORMATION: Native American Zuni women drank a tea of Juniper leaves to relax their muscles following delivery. Juniper berries were considered emergency food and were eaten in the winter when food was scarce. The berries were roasted and used as a coffee substitute by Native Americans and pioneers. Juniper berries provide the flavor in gin. In Tibet and Egypt, it is a common ritual incense.
GENERAL INFORMATION: A Juniper berry oil (Communis terpineoliferum) is also available. There is also an oil taken from the branches. It seems to be a little more harsh (and often adulterated) and not used as much for aromatherapy. An inferior branch oil is also available as the by-product of making gin. Junipers masquerade as cedarwoods: Texas cedarwood (Juniperus ashei) and red cedarwood (Juniperus virginiana). Juniper oil is a known urinary tract irritant and those with kidney issues will not tolerate it well. It is highly recommended for clearing toxins and uric acid from the body.
DESCRIPTION OF PLANT: An evergreen tree or bush growing to 20 feet high with silvery--green needles producing small white flowers and green berries that change to blue in three years like black currants. There are male and female bushes each producing different color cones. Some junipers live to be 2000 years old.
PARTS PROCESSED: Ripe berries.
PROCESSING METHODS: Steam distilled.
COLOR RANGE: Clear to light yellow.
CHEMICAL CONSTITUENTS: Class: Monoterpene. Pinene, myrcene, sabinene, limonene, cymene, terpinene, thujene, and camphor.
YIN\YANG: Yang
PHYSICAL ACTIONS AND USES: Analgesic, antifungal, antirheumatic, antiseptic, antispasmodic, antitoxic, aphrodisiac, astringent, blood purifier, carminative, cicatrizant, cholagogue, depurative, detoxifier, disinfectant, diuretic (strong), emmenagogue, expectorant, healing, hemostatic, insecticide, nervine, parasiticide, refreshing, rubefacient, sedative, stimulant (genito-urinary tract), stomachic, sudorific, tonic, vermifuge, vulnerary. Used to purify, reduce cellulite, cleanse the intestines and the tissues of the body, relax, reduce stress, uplift moods, refresh, revive, improve mental clarity and memory, lessen pain, lessen swellings, lessen fluid retention and menstrual pain, disinfect, repel insects, soothe insect bites.
MENTAL USES: I am up to meeting the task before me. I enthusiastically meet each day. I know what I want and I am able to get it.
EMOTIONAL USES: Shy, withdrawn, cut off, afraid of conflict, unable to risk, intimidated, long-suffering, tired TO decisive, empowered, energized, refreshed.
SPIRITUAL USES: Can indicate you have reached a place in your life where you are beginning again. You may want to reassess what you want and what you want to do and leave old baggage behind you. It speaks to renewal and purification. Juniper clears anguish, fear, worry and abuse from the energy field so that you can take full responsibility for your life without any blaming or victimization.
APPLICATIONS: Aroma lamp, bath (with proper fixed oil), diffusor, inhaler, light bulb ring, lotion, massage, mist spray.
WARNINGS\CONTRAINDICATIONS: Nontoxic, avoid on sensitive skin, in kidney disease or kidney and bladder infections, avoid in pregnancy as stimulates the uterine muscles.
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