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JUNIPER
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Botanical Name :
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Juniperus communis
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| Origins |
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Grown
in North America, Asia, Africa and Europe, this small shrub
with aromatic leaves and berries was popular as incense to
burn in religious ceremonies and to purify the air and ward
off the plague. |
| Description |
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An
evergreen bush with thick branches and narrow needle leaves,
juniper produces small yellow flowers and small purplish-blue
berries. Both the berries and leaves have a strong aromatic
fragrance, similar to pine-needles, but the oil is extracted
from the berries by distillation, producing a pale yellow
essence. |
| Therapeutic
effects |
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Diuretic and antiseptic, it is especially effective for the
urinary tract and an excellent treatment for cystitis and
water retention. Use for acne, colic, coughs, dermatitis,
eczema, flatulence, rheumatism and skin ulcers. |
| Uses |
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Inhalation, baths and massage. The oil is a great stimulator
and, like cypress and pine, makes a refreshing bath oil. Massaged
on the skin it stimulates the circulation. |
| Blending
note |
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Blends well with basil, benzoin, bergamot, cedarwood, cypress,
fennel, geranium, lavender, marjoram, pine, rosemary, sage,
sandalwood. |
| Cautionary
note |
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- Avoid to using during pregnancy.
- Do not use without dilution.
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PEPPERMINT : BASIL : BAY
: BENZOIN : BERGAMOT
: CEDARWOOD : CHAMOMILE
: CINNAMON : COMFREY
: CYPRESS : EUCALYPTUS
: FENNEL : FRANKINCENSE
: GERANIUM : HYSSOP
: JASMINE : JUNIPER
: LAVENDER : LEMON
: LEMONGRASS : MARJORAM
: MELISSA : MYRRH
: NEROLI : ORANGE
: PARSLEY : PATCHOULI
: PEPPERMINT(pieerata) : PINE
ROSE : ROSEMARY
: SAGE : SANDALWOOD
: TEA TREE : THYME
: YLANG-YLANG :
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