Aromatherapy Oils - Juniper

Botanical name: Juniperus Communis
Botanical family: Coniferae

Note: Middle

Part of plant used: Berries

Origin: Central and Southern Europe, Sweden and Canada.

Description: Clear, refreshing and slightly woody.

History: Juniper was known to guard against the plague. It is an ingredient for gin.

Properties and Indications:

Highly antiseptic
Urinary system - cystitis, thrush
Stimulate the excretory functions, including sweating, which allows the body to get rid of urea
Diuretic - for water retention
Detoxifies the body
Thermoregular - for general circulation such as hot flushes in menopause
Hyperthyroidism
Emmenagogue
Dries fluid and mucous in the body - for constant respiratory mucous

Personality

Contra-indications:

Blending: