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Juniper Berry Redistilled
Juniperus communis
Chemotype: rectified alpha-pinene / beta-pinene type
- PLANT PART
- berry
- EXTRACTION
- steam distillation
- AROMA NOTE
- mid
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Aroma & character
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- Aroma intensity
- 65 / 100
- Note layer
- mid
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- Cited dermal maximum · leave-on
- No restriction cited
- Phototoxicity
- Not flagged in this profile
- Oxidation risk
- medium
A cited maximum is a limit, not a suggested dilution. Missing restrictions do not establish safety.
No furocoumarin-based phototoxic restriction was identified in the reviewed public sources for redistilled Juniperus communis berry oil.
Contraindications & cautions
- minorLike other terpene-rich juniper oils, oxidized material should be avoided because oxidation raises sensitization risk.
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About this composition
This record describes a redistilled Juniperus communis berry oil. The directly readable Liberty Natural product sheet confirms the India redistilled berry identity and organoleptic profile, while the public Escardo rectified juniperberry dossier provides the quantitative composition published for a rectified/redistilled juniper berry material, showing selective terpene reduction and a beta-pinene-enriched profile compared with many unrectified berry oils.
| Constituent | Typical amount | Reported range | Chemical family | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| alpha-Pinene | 47.5% | 40–55% | monoterpene hydrocarbon | View sourceEscardo Juniperberry oil rectified dossier https://escardo.eu/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/43JuniperberryOil.pdf (Oil composition: alpha-Pinene 40-55%) |
| beta-Pinene | 30% | 25–35% | monoterpene hydrocarbon | View sourceEscardo Juniperberry oil rectified dossier https://escardo.eu/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/43JuniperberryOil.pdf (Oil composition: beta-Pinene 25-35%) |
| Limonene | 3.25% | 0–6.5% | monoterpene hydrocarbon | View sourceEscardo Juniperberry oil rectified dossier https://escardo.eu/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/43JuniperberryOil.pdf (Oil composition: Limonene < 6,5%) |
| Myrcene | 8.3% | — | monoterpene hydrocarbon | View sourceHoferl et al. 2014, Antioxidants 3(1):81-98 (PMC4665443): J. communis berry oil a-pinene 51.4, myrcene 8.3, sabinene 5.8, limonene 5.1, b-pinene 5.0, p-cymene 0.9, camphene 0.8, terpinen-4-ol 0.9% |
| Sabinene | 5.8% | — | monoterpene hydrocarbon | View sourceHoferl et al. 2014, Antioxidants 3(1):81-98 (PMC4665443): J. communis berry oil a-pinene 51.4, myrcene 8.3, sabinene 5.8, limonene 5.1, b-pinene 5.0, p-cymene 0.9, camphene 0.8, terpinen-4-ol 0.9% |
| Terpinen-4-ol | 0.9% | — | monoterpene alcohol | View sourceHoferl et al. 2014, Antioxidants 3(1):81-98 (PMC4665443): J. communis berry oil a-pinene 51.4, myrcene 8.3, sabinene 5.8, limonene 5.1, b-pinene 5.0, p-cymene 0.9, camphene 0.8, terpinen-4-ol 0.9% |
| p-Cymene | 0.9% | — | monoterpene hydrocarbon | View sourceHoferl et al. 2014, Antioxidants 3(1):81-98 (PMC4665443): J. communis berry oil a-pinene 51.4, myrcene 8.3, sabinene 5.8, limonene 5.1, b-pinene 5.0, p-cymene 0.9, camphene 0.8, terpinen-4-ol 0.9% |
| Camphene | 0.8% | — | bicyclic monoterpene hydrocarbon | View sourceHoferl et al. 2014, Antioxidants 3(1):81-98 (PMC4665443): J. communis berry oil a-pinene 51.4, myrcene 8.3, sabinene 5.8, limonene 5.1, b-pinene 5.0, p-cymene 0.9, camphene 0.8, terpinen-4-ol 0.9% |
Profile source: Liberty Natural Juniper Berry Redistilled COA; Escardo Juniperberry oil rectified dossier; Fraterworks Juniper Berry Oil, Rectified; NHR Organic Oils IFRA 51 Conformity Certificate Organic Juniper Berry Essential Oil · https://www.libertynatural.com/coa/42.htm ; https://escardo.eu/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/43JuniperberryOil.pdf ; https://fraterworks.com/products/juniper-berry ; https://www.nhrorganicoils.com/uploads/20250903165109e_Juniper_Berry_IFRA_51.pdf
A TRADITION OF BOTANICAL CURIOSITY
Traditional & reported uses
These uses reflect the profile's reported traditions and literature. They are not established treatment recommendations.
- traditionally used in aromatherapy for detoxifying, cleansing-themed massage and bath blends
- reported to support easing of occasional muscular and joint discomfort
- used in diffuser blends for mental clarity and refreshing, purifying atmosphere
- traditionally associated with supporting healthy circulation in massage oils
- used in perfumery for its crisp, resinous, slightly fruity facet
- regarded as a gentler, rectified version suited to skin-care blends with reduced irritation potential
For aromatherapy and wellness use only — not medical advice. Effect statements are traditional/reported associations, not treatment claims. The Synergy Rating scores blend craft, harmony and safety, not medical efficacy. Read the safety framework.
What we're still learning · 3 data gaps
Good decisions start with knowing what is — and isn't — in the evidence.
- The `max_dermal_pct` value of 100 is an archive normalization from public IFRA certificates stating ordinary juniper berry oil is not limited, not from an India redistilled-specific IFRA or dermal monograph.
- The quantitative composition source is a public rectified juniper berry dossier rather than the Liberty India redistilled lot itself; a batch-specific public GC/COA for the redistilled India material would strengthen this record.
- Odor intensity 65 is a normalization of the public 'warm, spicy, pungent' and 'fresh, sparkling coniferous' descriptions rather than an instrument-measured 0-100 value.