Juniper berry essential oil (Juniperus communis) is an excellent detoxifying oil for mind and body. Juniper berry is beneficial for cellulite, acne, blocked pores, and oily skin. Also other skin conditions such as eczema, dermatitis and psoriasis.
Latin name (INCI) : Juniperus communis Note : Middle Method of extraction : Steam distillation of crushed dried berries Aroma: Fresh, woody pine Principal properties and indications : Antiseptic, Cleansing, Detoxifying, Fluid reducing, purifying, tonic
Uses for Juniper essential oil:
Circulatory system: Helps detoxifier for the lymthatic system.
Digestive system: Eliminates toxins, ideal for obesity, constipation, stomach upsets after too much rich food and alcohol.
Urinary system: Helps relieve fluid retension and urinary infections, cystitis and period pains.
Muscles and joints: A beneficialremedy for arthritis, gout and rheumatism.
Nervous system: Aids in clearing mind and waste from the body.
Skin : Helps with cellulite, acne, blocked pores, oily skin, eczema, dermatitis, and psoriasis. Juniper oil encourages eliminatation but conditions may worsen before inprovement is seen.
Practical uses for Juniper berry essential oil:
Juniper berry essential oil is an ideal massage for rheumatism, aching joints or muscles or any PMT/menstrual problems. Add a few drops of to the bath for a relaxing soak that will lift spirits. It is also a good germ-killer to burn in a sick room.
For a thigh busting cellulite massage oil mix together 13 drops of Cypress essential oil with 13 drops of Juniper berry essential oil with 50ml of carrier oil and with a massager massage into the thigh and buttocks daily.
CAUTIONS: Do not apply directly to the skin, dilute with a carrier oil Juniper oil should not to be used during pregnancy can trigger labour