Juniper - Juniperus communis ssp communis
Aromatic molecules : α-pinene, sabinene
Distilled organ : branch and berries
Distilled organ : branch and berries
This tufted shrub, common in the mountainous regions, moors and glades of the northern hemisphere has very narrow leaves ending in a sharp point.
The berries are round, initially green then bluish-black and covered with wax when mature.
Traditionally known for its properties :
antispasmodic • vegetative nervous system regulator • good anti-inflammatory • antirheumatic • analgesic (painkiller).Special precautions :
- Unless medical or pharmaceutical advice, not to use during the pregnancy and breast feeding and in the child of less than 3 years.
- Keep out of heat and light.
EXTERNAL USE
Professional advice:
External : in synergy with other EOs, apply 2 to 3 drops CTEO with 2 to 3 drops hazelnut oil on painful areas.
Diurethical and antirheumatic wine: macerate 50 gr of juniper berries with 5 drops of CTEO juniper in 1 liter of wine, After 3 weeks, filter and drink one glas of this medicinal wine.
++++ Highly recommended - (!) Use with caution
| Oral use | Use on skin | Air diffusion | Inhalation Aerosol |
|---|---|---|---|
| - | ++++ | - | - |