Aromatherapy
Juniper
Juniperus communis
For improved overall health, juniper is a must for the home shelf.
It is believed to be antiseptic, astringent, diuretic, cleansing,
detoxifying, antispasmodic, parasiticidal, and anti-rheumatic. Juniper is
useful in skin care preparations as well. Juniper, as an antiseptic, has
long been employed to clean and disinfect. When added to cleaning
water, it purifies a home and leaves a clean, woodsy scent. Juniper is
the plant of protection, having been used throughout the ages as a
spiritual and bodily protector. In Britain, juniper was once hung on
the front doors of houses to keep away witches on the eve of May,
and its wood was frequently burned to banish demons. The essential
oil is obtained from the ripe, blue juniper berries, which are also an
important ingredient in giving it its distinctive flavor. Its aroma
blends well with other oils. The essential oil can help to clear a
burdened mind, building up emotional reserves. An excellent diuretic,
juniper can help to cleanse the body of toxins, and speed recovery in
convalescence. It can act as a sedative when used in small doses, and
as a stimulant when the dosage is increased.
Juniper has been said to help relieve
cellulitis by detoxifying and enabling the
body to throw off toxic wastes that accumulate as a result of our contemporary lifestyle. It aids in
opening and cleansing the skin, thus enabling it to function
more efficiently at eliminating toxins.
General properties
- antiseptic
- depurative
- diuretic
- tonic
- antiviral
- uplifting
- warming
- sedative
- balancing
Blends well with
General uses
Caution
Juniper oil should not be used in the first two
trimesters of pregnancy or by those who have kidney problems
since it may prove too stimulating.
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