Juniper Berry (Bulgaria)

BOTANICAL PORTRAIT  The Juniper Plant can be a shrub or a tree ranging from as small as 3 feet tall to as large as 35 feet tall. Juniper Trees only grow in altitudes ranging from 8,800-15,400 feet. Junipers are plucked off their berries once a year and afterwards are dried before distillation. SOURCE The berries of the Juniper Tree are both grown and cultivated from the Himalayan mountain area of India.ORIGIN Traditional Indian medicine uses Juniper to relieve rheumatic pain and to help people breathe easier as well as helping heal cuts and wounds. PRINCIPLE CONSTITUENTS The Essential Oil of the Juniper Berries are made up of 55.4% α-Pinene and 16.75% Myrcene. There are also many other chemicals that only show up in trace amounts in the chemical makeup. HISTORY The ancient Greeks used to use the Juniper berry as medicine for certain ailments before using it for culinary purposes. The Egyptians are thought to have used Juniper as a burial gift as it was found in the tomb of King Tutankhamen.

GENITOURINARY SYSTEM For women, Juniper Berry Essential Oil can help prevent amenorrhea, dysmenorrhea and leucorrhea. It can also be used to help those who suffer from cystitis in the bladder. SKIN CARE Juniper can be used to treat acne, eczema, dermatitis, oily complexions and hair loss as well as having use as a skin toner. Overall, it is one of the best Essential Oils to help maintain skin care. NERVOUS SYSTEMThe aroma of the Juniper Berry Essential Oil has a wonderful affect on the mind as it can relieve anxiety, nervous tension and helps stress-related conditions. This allows the mind to relax after stressful days. CIRCULATION, MUSCLES AND JOINTSThe Juniper Berry Essential Oil's chemical properties slow the accumulation of toxins in the body which helps counteract gout as well as relieving the pain of rheumatism. Juniper Berry Essential Oil fights arteriosclerosis and cellulitis.

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