What is Juniper berry Essential Oil？

Juniper berry Essential Oil

Many people know Juniper berry, but they don’t know much about Juniper berry essential oil. Today I will take you understand the Juniper berry essential oil from four aspects.

Introduction of Juniper berry Essential Oil

Juniper berry essential oil typically comes from the fresh or dried berries and needles of the Juniperus communis plant species. Known as a powerful detoxifier and immune system booster, juniper berry plants originate from Bulgaria and have a long history of naturally helping prevent both short- and long-term illnesses. Juniper berries themselves are high in flavonoid and polyphenol antioxidants that have strong free radical scavenging abilities. Because they were seen as protectors of health — both emotional and physical health — during the Medieval period, juniper berries were believed to help ward off witches. In fact, for years French hospital wards burned juniper and rosemary to help protect patients against lingering bacteria and infections.

Juniper berry Essential Oil Effects & Benefits

1. Can Relieve Bloating

Juniper berries have both antibacterial and antifungal properties. One of the most popular homeopathic uses for juniper berries is using them to prevent or naturally remedy urinary tract infections and bladder infections. The berries are also a natural diuretic, which helps the body flush out excess fluids from the bladder and urethra.This has the potential to reduce bloating. This is especially effective when combined with other antibacterial and diuretic foods, including cranberries, fennel and dandelion.

2. May Help Heal and Protect Skin

With natural antibacterial abilities, juniper berry essential oil is one of the most popular natural remedies for fighting skin irritations (like rash or eczema) and infections. Use 1 to 2 drops mixed with a carrier oil as a gentle astringent or moisturizer after washing your face. You can also add some to your shower to help treat blemishes and foot odors and fungus. For hair and scalp, you can add a few drops to your shampoo and/or conditioner.

3. Boosts Digestion

Juniper can help stimulate digestive enzymes and make it easier to break down and absorb protein, fats and nutrients from foods. For a natural digestive aid or liver cleanse, you can try taking juniper oil as a dietary supplement by adding 1 to 2 drops to a smoothie or water (but only do this if you’re sure you have 100 percent pure therapeutic-grade oil).

4. Relaxant and Sleep Aid

The smell of juniper berries offers emotional support and reduce physical and emotional signs of stress. For a natural sleep aid, use juniper berry essential oil at home by diffusing it throughout your bedroom, dabbing some on your wrists (diluted with a carrier oil) or clothes for an uplifting perfume, or adding several drops to your laundry detergent mix so the smell lingers on your clothes and linens. You can also add a few drops directly to a bath or my homemade healing bath salts recipe for a relaxing, healing soak.

5. Heartburn and Acid Reflex Relief

Another traditional use of juniper berry essential oil is to treat heartburn and acid reflux. To soothe indigestion symptoms like acid reflux, massage 1 to 2 drops of juniper berry oil blended with coconut oil over the entire stomach, abdomen and chest, or consider taking it internally. However, consult with your natural health care provider before ingesting it.

6. Might Reduce Cellulite

You can also use juniper oil as a cellulite remedy. It may help to reduce the appearance of cellulite thanks to active components like alpha-pinene, sabinene and juniperene.

7. Insect Repellent

Just like citronella oil, the scent of juniper may naturally repel bugs like mosquitoes according to scientific research. Spray it on your clothes, mix it with a carrier oil and massage into your skin, or diffuse it indoors and outdoors to purify the air and help prevent bug bites. You can even include it in your own homemade bug spray.

8. Natural Antiseptic

Its antimicrobial properties help to kill bacteria and provide what could be a potent treatment for simple infections. To help prevent or reduce bacterial strains from spreading within your home, use juniper berry oil on kitchen and bathroom surfaces or appliances. When diffused indoors, it absorbs odors from your home while also purifying the air your family breathes. Run several drops through your washing machine or dishwasher, and replace commercial cleaning products — which usually contain multiple harsh chemicals — with natural antibacterial juniper oil mixed with water.

9. Powerful Antioxidant

One reason juniper berry essential oil may function in so many different ways is because it contains antioxidants that help to slow age-related degradation, such as skin problems, as well as prevent disease.

10. Might Help Reduce High Blood Pressure

Correlated with its antioxidant activity, juniper berry essential oil might be one natural way to reduce high blood pressure. Hypertension is quite manageable with diet and lifestyle changes, such as diffusing heart-healthy essential oils like juniper berry. However, if left untreated, it can lead to heart disease and various other conditions.

11. Flavor Enhancer and Natural Preservative

juniper berries are one of the key ingredients used to make gin. Their taste is also added to other foods, including some drinks, bitters, sauces, marinades and even sauerkraut recipes. In addition to adding a unique sweet flavor to foods, juniper berries act like a preservative since they keep away bacteria.

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Juniper berry Essential Oil Usage

Here’s how you can start to use juniper berry essential oil at home:

l Aromatically:

Juniper berry oil can be diffused throughout your home just like a scented candle or inhaled directly from the bottle. Essential oils absorbed into bloodstream when inhaled because the large amount of blood vessels in the lungs absorb the oils and then circulate them throughout the body. The scent from juniper berry and other essential oils can also reach the brain quickly due to their fast-acting effects on the olfactory system.

l Topically:

You should always first dilute juniper oil with a carrier oil like coconut oil in a 1:1 ratio before applying it directly to your skin. Mix several drops of essential oil mixed with 1 to 2 teaspoons of coconut or jojoba oil. Then massage it into any affected area. The oil penetrates your skin and passes into the bloodstream. Then it makes its way into different areas of the body for pain reduction and other therapeutic benefits.

ABOUT

Extracted from the berries of a coniferous tree, Juniper Berry essential oil is recognized for its versatile uses and benefits. The scent of Juniper Berry oil is woody, spicy, and clean. When used for its aroma, Juniper Berry essential oil has a calming and grounding effect and can also be diffused to help cleanse and purify the air. Juniper Berry oil can be used internally as a powerful cleansing and detoxifying agent and to support urinary tract and healthy kidney function.* Applied topically, Juniper Berry essential oil acts as a natural skin toner and reduces the appearance of skin blemishes.

Precautions: You should avoid using juniper berry oil if you have existing kidney or liver disease. Also, keep juniper oil away from your eyes, ears or inside your nose. It’s generally considered safe for children and even pets. But use it with caution and speak to your natural health care provider first.  You should not use it if you’re pregnant or nursing. While in most cases juniper will not cause adverse reactions, it can possibly affect hormones. Also speak with a doctor if you have very sensitive skin or are on hormonal medications that can interfere with essential oil use.