Juniper Berry is evergreen shrub found in Pakistan as well as India. The plant can be 6 m high with bluish green stiff needles. It has small flowers which have no values here but the berries having the tremendous oil. The berries of juniper are green in first year, black in second and third year. The volatile Essential Oil of Juniper Berry is extracted from rushed dried or partially dried, ripe berries (fruits) of Juniperus spp by steam distillation.

The Latin name of juniper berry is Juniper communis, the Common Juniper, is a species in the genus Juniperus, in the family Cupressaceae.

Juniper berry essential oil have nice dry and resinous aroma with deep balsamic and wood undernote similar with pine oil. It is known for its detoxifying properties and helps making blood clear in the human body if taken internally. If one is in preparation of detox-blends, he/she must consider this juniper berry essential oil and these blends will also help treating uric acid problems occurs. It also helps promoting healthy nervous system and better kidney functions.

The oil is highly used in cleansing the skin in many levels, blocked pores and congested liver. It is also used of making positive energy balance. It is known for its Analgesic, antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, ant diabetic, antispasmodic, anti arthritic, astringent, diuretic, bladder and kidney stimulant, general stimulant, regulates digestive system (via ANS) properties.

It is also used in urinary infections, for respiratory problems as well as gastro-intestinal infections and worms. It removed the surplus of uric acid in bone joints and also helps treating arthritis.

Ankur Tandon - Essential Oil India - http://www.essentialoilindia.com I am a distiller of essential oils, absolutes and attars. I have several years experience on distillation, customized perfumery etc.

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