Aromatherapy Oils - Juniper

Botanical name: Juniperus Communis
Botanical family: Coniferae

Note: Middle

Part of plant used: Berries

Origin: Central and Southern Europe, Sweden and Canada.

Description: Clear, refreshing and slightly woody.

History: Juniper was known to guard against the plague. It is an ingredient for gin.

Properties and Indications:

• Highly antiseptic
• Urinary system - cystitis, thrush
• Stimulate the excretory functions, including sweating, which allows the body to get rid of urea
• Diuretic - for water retention
• Detoxifies the body
• Thermoregular - for general circulation such as hot flushes in menopause
• Hyperthyroidism
• Emmenagogue
• Dries fluid and mucous in the body - for constant respiratory mucous

Personality

• Clears the mind, cleansing

Contra-indications:

• Do not use if pregnant

Blending:

• Benzoin, Cypress, Lavender, Melissa, Sandalwood, Thyme

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