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Juniper Whole
Juniperus indica Bertol.
Chemotype: delta-3-carene / alpha-pinene type
- PLANT PART
- leaf, twig, and berry
- EXTRACTION
- steam distillation
- AROMA NOTE
- mid
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Aroma & character
A closer look at this oil's scent, strength, and staying power.
- Aroma intensity
- 60 / 100
- Note layer
- mid
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A LITTLE CARE GOES A LONG WAY
Using it thoughtfully
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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 public source reviewed in this pass identified a furocoumarin-driven phototoxic restriction for this whole-plant Juniperus indica distillate.
Contraindications & cautions
- moderateThe supplier SDS classifies this oil with H315 Causes skin irritation, so neat dermal use should be avoided even though the public documents do not disclose a numeric leave-on maximum.
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Inside the oil
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About this composition
This record is anchored to Liberty Natural's directly readable Nepal whole-juniper certificate of analysis for a steam-distilled whole-plant material using leaf, twig, and berry matter, with the matching public Liberty product page confirming the marketed identity as Juniperus indica Bertol. essential oil. The public COA lists primary CAS 84603-69-0 with alternative CAS 8012-91-7, analysis date July 21, 2022, page-last-updated date July 1, 2026, describes the aroma as fresh, warm rich-balsamic, woody, sweet, and pine needle-like, and gives an 8-year shelf life from opening. Liberty's public SDS for product 2930 was also directly retrieved in this pass; text extraction on 2026-07-07 repeated Product Code 2930, the H315 `Causes skin irritation` warning, and botanical identity `Juniperus communis L.` with CAS 8012-91-7 rather than Juniperus indica Bertol. That public batch is strongly delta-3-carene dominant and differs materially from common juniper berry oil profiles by carrying much higher carene and more evident sesquiterpene support. On 2026-07-07 I re-checked Liberty's live product page and confirmed it exposes the COA and SDS publicly but no product-specific IFRA link, then re-checked readable IFRA-style sources for nearby juniper materials. The non-matching comparison sources I verified today cover Juniperus communis berry oil from NHR, a second Juniperus communis berry IFRA 51 certificate from Nikura that marks Categories 1-12 as `Not limited`, Ellemental's Juniperus communis fruit IFRA certificate, Avena Lab's Juniperus communis berry IFRA certificate with leave-on category maxima such as 95% for Category 5A and 40% for Category 8, and ScenTree's Juniper leaves oil page, which explicitly describes hydrodistillation on branches and berries and marks IFRA 51 as not restricted. Those nearby materials support a qualitative view that juniper branch-and-berry oils are often only constrained by constituent-level allergens rather than a severe oil-level cap, but they are still not Liberty's exact whole leaf-twig-berry Juniperus indica product and therefore were not promoted to this record's numeric dermal cap.
| Constituent | Typical amount | Reported range | Chemical family | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| delta-3-Carene | 50.8% | 50.8–50.8% | monoterpene hydrocarbon | View sourceLiberty Natural Certificate Of Analysis Sheet - Juniper Whole Essential Oil https://www.libertynatural.com/coa/2930.htm (Delta-3-carene 50.8%) |
| alpha-Pinene | 10.5% | 10.5–10.5% | monoterpene hydrocarbon | View sourceLiberty Natural Certificate Of Analysis Sheet - Juniper Whole Essential Oil https://www.libertynatural.com/coa/2930.htm (Alpha-pinene 10.5%) |
| Limonene | 6.6% | 6.6–6.6% | monoterpene hydrocarbon | View sourceLiberty Natural Certificate Of Analysis Sheet - Juniper Whole Essential Oil https://www.libertynatural.com/coa/2930.htm (Limonene 6.6%) |
| delta-Cadinene | 3.6% | 3.6–3.6% | sesquiterpene hydrocarbon | View sourceLiberty Natural Certificate Of Analysis Sheet - Juniper Whole Essential Oil https://www.libertynatural.com/coa/2930.htm (Delta-cadinene 3.6%) |
| Cadina-3,5-diene | 3.1% | 3.1–3.1% | sesquiterpene hydrocarbon | View sourceLiberty Natural Certificate Of Analysis Sheet - Juniper Whole Essential Oil https://www.libertynatural.com/coa/2930.htm (Cadina-3,5-diene 3.1%) |
| beta-Myrcene | 3.2% | 3.2–3.2% | monoterpene hydrocarbon | View sourceLiberty Natural Certificate Of Analysis Sheet - Juniper Whole Essential Oil https://www.libertynatural.com/coa/2930.htm (Myrcene 3.2%) |
| beta-Cubebene | 2.8% | 2.8–2.8% | sesquiterpene hydrocarbon | View sourceLiberty Natural Certificate Of Analysis Sheet - Juniper Whole Essential Oil https://www.libertynatural.com/coa/2930.htm (Beta-cubebene 2.8%) |
| Sabinene | 1.9% | 1.9–1.9% | monoterpene hydrocarbon | View sourceLiberty Natural Certificate Of Analysis Sheet - Juniper Whole Essential Oil https://www.libertynatural.com/coa/2930.htm (Sabinene 1.9%) |
| alpha-Muurolene | 0.6% | 0.6–0.6% | sesquiterpene hydrocarbon | View sourceLiberty Natural Certificate Of Analysis Sheet - Juniper Whole Essential Oil https://www.libertynatural.com/coa/2930.htm (A-muurolene 0.60%) |
| beta-Pinene | 3% | — | monoterpene hydrocarbon | View sourceJuniperus communis berry EO GC-MS (PMC4665443) Table 1 (sum 96%): b-pinene 5.0, (E)-b-caryophyllene 2.0, a-humulene 1.3, germacrene D 1.1, terpinen-4-ol 0.9, b-elemene 0.7 |
| (E)-beta-Caryophyllene | 2% | — | sesquiterpene hydrocarbon | View sourceJuniperus communis berry EO GC-MS (PMC4665443) Table 1 (sum 96%): b-pinene 5.0, (E)-b-caryophyllene 2.0, a-humulene 1.3, germacrene D 1.1, terpinen-4-ol 0.9, b-elemene 0.7 |
| alpha-Humulene | 1.3% | — | sesquiterpene hydrocarbon | View sourceJuniperus communis berry EO GC-MS (PMC4665443) Table 1 (sum 96%): b-pinene 5.0, (E)-b-caryophyllene 2.0, a-humulene 1.3, germacrene D 1.1, terpinen-4-ol 0.9, b-elemene 0.7 |
| Germacrene D | 1.1% | — | sesquiterpene hydrocarbon | View sourceJuniperus communis berry EO GC-MS (PMC4665443) Table 1 (sum 96%): b-pinene 5.0, (E)-b-caryophyllene 2.0, a-humulene 1.3, germacrene D 1.1, terpinen-4-ol 0.9, b-elemene 0.7 |
| Terpinen-4-ol | 0.9% | — | monoterpene alcohol | View sourceJuniperus communis berry EO GC-MS (PMC4665443) Table 1 (sum 96%): b-pinene 5.0, (E)-b-caryophyllene 2.0, a-humulene 1.3, germacrene D 1.1, terpinen-4-ol 0.9, b-elemene 0.7 |
| beta-Elemene | 0.7% | — | sesquiterpene hydrocarbon | View sourceJuniperus communis berry EO GC-MS (PMC4665443) Table 1 (sum 96%): b-pinene 5.0, (E)-b-caryophyllene 2.0, a-humulene 1.3, germacrene D 1.1, terpinen-4-ol 0.9, b-elemene 0.7 |
Profile source: Liberty Natural Certificate Of Analysis Sheet - Juniper Whole Essential Oil; Liberty Natural Juniper Whole Nepal product page; Liberty Natural Material Safety Data Sheet - Juniper Whole Nepal; Nikura IFRA Certificate Juniper Berry Essential Oil; Avena Lab Juniper Berry Essential Oil IFRA COC; Ellemental IFRA Conformity Certificate - Juniper Pure Essential Oil; Cadina-3,5-diene - SpectraBase; alpha-Muurolene - NIST Chemistry WebBook · https://www.libertynatural.com/coa/2930.htm (public COA lists analysis date July 21, 2022; page last updated July 1, 2026; CAS 84603-69-0; alternative CAS 8012-91-7; steam distilled leaf/twig/berry origin; 8-year shelf life from opening; qualitative aroma description; and the quantitative constituent assay) ; https://www.libertynatural.com/bulk/2930.htm (public product page identifies JUNIPERUS INDICA BERTOL / steam distilled / essential oil and links the supplier COA and SDS) ; https://www.libertynatural.com/sds/2930.pdf (public SDS text-extracted on 2026-07-07 identifies Product Name Juniper Whole, Product Code 2930, Description Essential Oil of Juniper, Chemical Name Juniperus communis L., CAS 8012-91-7, and Section 2 Skin Contact H315 Causes skin irritation, but gives no numeric dermal maximum) ; https://www.nhrorganicoils.com/uploads/20250903165109e_Juniper_Berry_IFRA_51.pdf (public IFRA 51 certificate for non-matching Juniperus communis berry oil reviewed on 2026-07-07; the extracted certificate states IFRA Categories 1-12 are `Not limited`) ; https://nikura.blob.core.windows.net/pdfs/IFRA_Certificate_Juniper_Berry_Essential_Oil_EO-JUN.pdf (public IFRA 51 certificate for non-matching Juniperus communis berry oil reviewed on 2026-07-07; lines 21-38 state IFRA Categories 1-12 are `Not limited`) ; https://www.avenalab.com/images/001SDS/Alergeni/Juniper_Berry_Essential_Oil_IFRA_COC.pdf (public IFRA 51 certificate for non-matching Juniperus communis berry oil reviewed on 2026-07-07; lines 29-46 show category maxima including Category 5A 95.00% and Category 8 40.00%) ; https://www.nhrorganicoils.com/uploads/20260224143413e_Juniper_Needle_IFRA_51.pdf (public IFRA 51 certificate for non-matching Juniperus communis needle oil reviewed on 2026-07-07) ; https://www.ellementalpro.com/download/M-1568_IFRA_S.pdf (reviewed on 2026-07-07: non-matching Juniperus communis fruit oil IFRA certificate) ; https://www.scentree.co/en/Juniper_leaves_oil.html (reviewed on 2026-07-07: lines 141-146 note Himalayan Juniper / Juniperus indica among notable species and describe extraction on branches and berries by hydrodistillation; lines 181-184 state the ingredient is not restricted for the 51th amendment, but the page itself is centered on Juniperus communis leaves oil rather than Liberty product 2930) ; https://spectrabase.com/spectrum/DkZvJZ3Myor (Cadina-3,5-diene CAS 267665-20-3) ; https://webbook.nist.gov/cgi/cbook.cgi?ID=C31983229&Mask=200 (alpha-Muurolene CAS 31983-22-9)
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, purifying reputation of common juniper used in aromatherapy
- reported to support easing of occasional muscular and joint discomfort in massage blends
- used in diffuser blends for mental clarity and an invigorating, forest-like atmosphere
- traditionally associated with supporting healthy circulation
- used in perfumery for its resinous, woody, slightly fruity facet
- historically referenced in Himalayan/regional folk practice for ritual and space-clearing use
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 · 4 data gaps
Good decisions start with knowing what is — and isn't — in the evidence.
- The stored `max_dermal_pct` 100 is only a partial comparator carryover, not a product-specific Liberty limit. On 2026-07-07 Liberty's public product page for product 2930 still exposed only a COA link and an SDS link for this exact material, and Liberty's public SDS text extraction repeated H315 `Causes skin irritation` without a numeric max dermal percentage. The best public comparison sources located that day were ScenTree's Juniper leaves oil entry, whose extraction note says branch oil is obtained on the branches and berries by hydrodistillation and whose IFRA section states the ingredient is not restricted for the 51st amendment, plus LTSH's public Juniper leaf essential oil IFRA 51 certificate with numeric category ceilings for Juniperus communis leafy-branch oil. The blocking source type for verified completion remains a readable Liberty IFRA certificate or other product-specific leave-on dermal-limit document for product 2930.
- Source conflict still unresolved: Liberty's public product page and COA identify the oil as Juniperus indica Bertol., while the public SDS for the same product code 2930 identifies the chemical name as Juniperus communis L. The blocking source type is a corrected supplier SDS, IFRA certificate, or technical bulletin that resolves the exact botanical identity for the marketed whole-oil lot family.
- Odor intensity 60 is an archive normalization from Liberty Natural's qualitative aroma description rather than a directly published 0-100 measurement.
- No public source located in this pass gave directly measured volatility-rate or tenacity-hour values.