Greek Juniper (Communis) Berry Organic Essential Oil

E1001298If you are interested in buying larger size quantities we would love to receive your email at info@vessel.gr Greek Juniper Berry Organic Essential Oil Batch: E1001525 Download Datasheet E1001525 Download Datasheet E1001298 JUNIPER BERRY Common name: Common juniper berry Latin name: Juniperus communis Botanical family: Cupressaceae Method of extraction:distilled at our organically certified distillery Plant part used to extract the oil: crushed dried or partly dry ripe berries Cultivation method: Wild Area of origin: Chalkidiki, Central Macedonia Historical notes: Common juniper is a small evergreen coniferous shrub or tree. It has the largest geographical range of any woody plant, found throughout the cool temperate Northern Hemisphere, from the Arctic, North America, Europe and Asia. The berry-like cones, initially green, take around 18 months to ripen from pale-green to purple-black colour with a blue waxy coating. Once ripe they are collected for various uses including production of the essential oil. Biochemical group:monoterpene Main chemical constituents:alpha-pinene, beta-myrcene, beta-pinene, limonene, gamma-terpinene, terpinene-4-ol, alpha-thujene, alpha-terpinolene, beta-caryophyllene, alpha-cymene, alpha-terpinene, others Colour: clear or very pale yellow Consistency: thin Aroma strength: medium Perfumery note:top-middle Aroma: fresh, coniferous, woody sweet, balsamic, piney,astringent, slightly spicy, warm Traditional Aromatherapy Uses: Traditionally in aromatherapy treatments juniper berry is associated with the following therapeutic properties: analgesic, antibacterial, anticatarrhal, antifungal, antirheumatic, antiseptic, antispasmodic, antiviral, astringent,carminative, cicatrisant, decongestant,depurative, diuretic, expectorant, lymphatic decongestant, nervine, rubefacient, sedative, stomachic, sudorific, tonic (nervous system),  vein tonic, vulnerary, warming Analgesic, Anti-bacterial, Anti-fungal, Anti-inflammatory, Anti-rheumatic, Anti-septic, Anti-spasmodic, Anti-viral, Astringent, Diuretic, Liver supporter, Lymph decongest, Lymphatic support, Rubefacient, Sedative, Tonic, Vein tonic, Warming Qualified aromatherapists may use juniper berry essential oil for common complaints such as: skin conditions: oily, tired & devitalised skin, acne, weeping eczema, psoriasis digestive issues - bloating & abdominal pain associated with indigestion lymphatic system – lymphatic congestion, cellulite skeletomuscular problems - foraches and pains associated with rheumatic and arthritic conditions, lower back ache and neuralgia urinary problems –cystitis others How we use it: Inhalation / Vapourisation: For mental fatigue, apathy and confusion – vapourise or use in a personal inhaler, blended with Skin applications: - For fluid retention - dilute in a fixed oil (carrier oil) and very gently massage the affected           area using strokes directed towards your heart. Try blended with sweet fennel, grapefruit or          lemon. -For in