Juniper Berry Oil

Juniper essential oil is steam distilled from the berries of an evergreen shrub native to just about everywhere in the Northern Hemisphere. The needles and berries of Juniper have a long history of traditional herbal use

 

They have been used medicinally for urinary infection Juniper berry oil is distilled from the dried ripe berry of the juniper tree. 

The fruity, woody aroma of juniper berry combines well with citrus oils in room sprays and adds a masculine scent to aftershaves and colognes. Juniper berry invigorates and encourages the release of toxins when used in massage oils. It is usefull for cystitis and urethritis, for respiratory complaints such as bronchitis and coughs, as well as gastrointestinal infections. 

Juniper essential oil has traditionally used as an anti-septic, astringent, digestive stimulant, and for purifying and detoxifying 

Juniper essential oil may also help acne, dermatitis, eczema, depression, fatigue, sore muscles, rheumatism and urinary infections

Uses :-  In Food, Flavor, Cosmetic, Pharmaceuticals, Tobacco and Perfume Industries

 

Physico Chemical Properties

 

Specification	Limit
Geographical Origin	India
Mode of Extraction	Steam Distillation
Distilled or Expressed Organ	Berry
Color	Yellowish
Odor	Crisp, Earthy, Sweet, Herbaceous, with Almost a Hidden Fruity Note
Optical rotation	- 12 to + 25
Refractive index	1.460 to 1480
Specific gravity	0.830 to 0.890
Major Constituents	Pine, Sabine, Borneo, Interpolate, Camphene, Myrlene
Storage Conditions	Keep Well Closed,Cool & Protected from Light