ESSENTIAL OIL - JUNIPER BERRIES

Amount- 10 ml

Botanical name -Juniperus communis L.

Family -Cupressaceae

Source - Berries

Origin - Slovenia

Treatment method -Steam distillation

Color / Consistency - A thin, colorless to pale yellow liquid. Aromatic summary / note / aroma strength: A middle note with a medium aroma. Juniper berries have a fresh, rich, balsamic scent reminiscent of pine needles.

Harvesting / Extraction Information - The berries are green when young, maturing to a purplish-black color after about 18 months. The berries are picked from the branches of the plant once a year, and dried and ground before distillation. They have traditionally been used as an aromatic aid to meditation, and had healing effects.

Technical Analysis-

a-Pinene 45.8–49.5%

Manoyl oxide tr–15.8%

b-Phellandrene 03.8–4.9%

(þ)-Limonene tr–3.7%

a-Terpinyl acetate 0–5.4%

b-Myrcene 5.0–1.4%

Isopulegyl acetate 0–2.9%

b-Pinene 01.4–2.7%

a-Terpineol 0.8–2.5%

1-epi-Cubenol 0–2.3%

Linalyl acetate 0–2.0%

d-3-Carene 0–1.7%

Isopulegol tr–1.6%

Terpinen-4-ol tr–1.4%

Elemol 0–01.1%

b-Caryophyllene 0.6–1.0%

May be harmful by inhalation or if swallowed.
Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
Ask for advice if you are pregnant.
Not suitable for infants.
Store dry and cool.
Store out of the reach of children and animals.
For external use only.