Juniper Berry
Essential OilJuniperus communis
Origin: France, Canada, Italy
About
A sharp, woody, slightly spicy oil with strong diuretic, detoxifying, and purifying properties. Particularly valuable in detoxification massage, treatment of cellulite, and joint conditions including gout and arthritis. Should be used from berry distillation (not needle) for maximum purity.
Used by indigenous peoples across the Northern Hemisphere, juniper berries have been found in Egyptian tombs dated to 1500 BCE. The plant has strong purification symbolism across Tibetan, Native American, and European traditions, and gin's distinctive flavour derives from its berries.
Benefits
- ✓Detoxifying and diuretic
- ✓Supports treatment of cellulite
- ✓Anti-inflammatory for gout and arthritis
- ✓Purifying and protective
- ✓Supports lymphatic detoxification
Pairings (26)
Juniper berry's detoxifying and diuretic properties can combine with neem unpredictably in sensitive individuals; avoid on compromised or very reactive skin.
Juniper Berry shares botanical kinship with Virginian Cedarwood and together they create a powerful detoxifying and cleansing massage blend.
Juniper berry and spruce share a crisp, coniferous, forest synergy that is ideal for detoxifying, circulatory, and muscular blends.
Juniper berry shares cypress's cleansing, circulatory, and lymphatic-stimulating properties, making them an outstanding therapeutic pairing.
Juniper berry's detoxifying and diuretic properties align perfectly with lemongrass for lymphatic and cleansing massage blends.
Juniper berry shares rosemary's detoxifying and circulatory-stimulating properties, and the two oils blend harmoniously for lymphatic drainage and muscle massage.
Both oils are purifying, antiseptic, and aromatically complementary, making them an excellent team for detox, oily skin, or lymphatic massage blends.
Juniper berry's detoxifying, diuretic, and cleansing properties pair excellently with lavender's calming effects for lymphatic drainage, detox, or stress-relief massage.
Juniper Berry's detoxifying, diuretic properties pair powerfully with Cedar for lymphatic drainage and cellulite massage treatments.
Juniper berry shares circulatory and detoxifying properties with black pepper, making them a powerful combination for lymphatic drainage and cellulite blends.
Properties
- Aroma
- sharp, woody, spicy, fresh
- Max Dilution
- 3%
Contraindications
- ⚠Avoid in pregnancy
- ⚠Avoid with kidney disease or kidney infection
- ⚠Kidney-stimulating — not for long-term use