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Juniper Leaf/Branch
Juniperus communis L.
Chemotype: alpha-pinene / sabinene leaf chemotype
- PLANT PART
- leafy branches
- EXTRACTION
- steam distillation
- AROMA NOTE
- top-mid
LEARN AS YOU COMPARE
What’s inside this oil?
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FOLLOW YOUR SENSES
Aroma & character
A closer look at this oil's scent, strength, and staying power.
- Aroma intensity
- 65 / 100
- Note layer
- top-mid
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A LITTLE CARE GOES A LONG WAY
Using it thoughtfully
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- Cited dermal maximum · leave-on
- 13.33%
- 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 for Juniperus communis leaf/branch oil in the reviewed public sources.
Contraindications & cautions
- moderateAvoid use during pregnancy and while nursing. This leaf/branch material is higher in monoterpene hydrocarbons (alpha-pinene, sabinene) than berry oil, and supplier safety guidance for this exact leaf/branch oil advises avoiding use with pregnant and nursing women as a precaution.
- moderateAvoid use in individuals with epilepsy. Supplier safety guidance for this leaf/branch oil lists epilepsy among the populations advised to avoid use.
- moderateAvoid use with small children and the elderly. This precaution is listed on the product safety page for the same leaf/branch oil, alongside a general recommendation to dilute before use and patch test for sensitive skin.
- moderateOld or oxidized juniper essential oil may cause skin sensitization; Tisserand and Young's Essential Oil Safety reference this oxidation-related sensitization risk, so oxidized stock should not be used on skin.
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THE SCIENCE BEHIND THE SCENT
Inside the oil
An oil's character comes from its natural chemical composition. Explore each constituent to understand the connections.
About this composition
This profile is based on a directly readable GC-MS table for Juniperus communis leaf oil and cross-checked against current supplier documentation for the same leaf/branch material. The accessible sources show a leaf-dominant profile richer in sabinene, beta-phellandrene, and eucalyptol than the sweeter berry oil, with alpha-pinene still leading.
| Constituent | Typical amount | Reported range | Chemical family | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| alpha-Pinene | 45% | 45–45% | monoterpene hydrocarbon | View sourceScent.vn Juniper leaf 1 GC-MS analysis https://scent.vn/en/pages/oil/juniper-leaf-1-1680 (alpha-PINENE 45.0%) |
| Sabinene | 20% | 20–20% | monoterpene hydrocarbon | View sourceScent.vn Juniper leaf 1 GC-MS analysis https://scent.vn/en/pages/oil/juniper-leaf-1-1680 (Sabinen 20.0%) |
| beta-Phellandrene | 10% | 10–10% | monoterpene hydrocarbon | View sourceScent.vn Juniper leaf 1 GC-MS analysis https://scent.vn/en/pages/oil/juniper-leaf-1-1680 (Beta-Phellandrene 10.0%) |
| 1,8-cineole | 10% | 10–10% | monoterpene oxide | View sourceScent.vn Juniper leaf 1 GC-MS analysis https://scent.vn/en/pages/oil/juniper-leaf-1-1680 (Eucalyptol 10.0%) |
| Camphene | 3% | 3–3% | monoterpene hydrocarbon | View sourceScent.vn Juniper leaf 1 GC-MS analysis https://scent.vn/en/pages/oil/juniper-leaf-1-1680 (Camphene 3.0%) |
| beta-Myrcene | 3% | 3–3% | monoterpene hydrocarbon | View sourceScent.vn Juniper leaf 1 GC-MS analysis https://scent.vn/en/pages/oil/juniper-leaf-1-1680 (Myrcene 3.0%) |
| alpha-Phellandrene | 2.5% | 2.5–2.5% | monoterpene hydrocarbon | View sourceScent.vn Juniper leaf 1 GC-MS analysis https://scent.vn/en/pages/oil/juniper-leaf-1-1680 (alpha-PHELLANDRENE 2.5%) |
| terpinen-4-ol | 2.2% | 2.2–2.2% | monoterpene alcohol | View sourceScent.vn Juniper leaf 1 GC-MS analysis https://scent.vn/en/pages/oil/juniper-leaf-1-1680 (4-Terpineol, (+/-)- 2.2%) |
Profile source: Scent.vn Juniper leaf 1 GC-MS analysis; LTSH Juniper Leaf Essential Oil COA and IFRA certificate; Eden Botanicals Juniper Leaf / Branch EO · https://scent.vn/en/pages/oil/juniper-leaf-1-1680 ; https://ltsh.com.mx/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/AEENE.pdf ; https://www.edenbotanicals.com/juniper-leaf-branch.html
A TRADITION OF BOTANICAL CURIOSITY
Traditional & reported uses
These uses reflect the profile's reported traditions and literature. They are not established treatment recommendations.
- shares the traditional detoxifying, cleansing reputation of juniper berry in aromatherapy blends
- reported to support easing of occasional muscular discomfort in massage oils
- used in diffuser blends for a fresh, forest-like, purifying atmosphere
- traditionally associated with mental clarity and refreshment
- used in perfumery for its green, resinous, coniferous facet
- used in massage blends for a stimulating, invigorating sensory profile
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 13.33 uses the public IFRA Category 2 maximum from a Juniperus communis leaf essential oil certificate; a directly published AromaForge-native leave-on body-oil ceiling for this exact leaf/branch record was not located in this pass.
- Odor intensity 65 is a normalization of public 'fresh, lively, diffusive' and 'odour quality is excellent' language rather than a directly measured 0-100 value.
- No directly measured public volatility-rate or tenacity-hour data were verified in this pass.