Product Overview
Our Juniper Leaf/Branch essential oil has a very fresh, lively, diffusive, balsamic and pine-like aroma with a defined, warm woody back note; its fine aroma is indicative of great care taken in the distillation process – it is completely devoid of harsh notes common to this oil. Specifically distilled without the inclusion of berries, the elevating and clarifying aroma of Juniper’s evergreen leaves shines through with unique clean freshness.
Juniper is an evergreen, shrub-like conifer tree that hails from the Cypress family. The aromatic properties of all parts of Juniper trees have been used traditionally for cleansing and incense by many cultures, from the ancient Romans and Medieval Europeans using in temples or strewn on floors,[2] to the Chinese and Native Americans burning in ceremony.
The uplifting and centering aroma of Juniper Leaf/Branch is excellent when diffused before meditation or added to air-refreshing room sprays, cleansing baths, saunas, or chest rubs. In invigorating massage oils, it lends qualities of clean freshness and warmth.[1] Its astringent properties make it ideal in skincare preparations for oily, dull, or congested skin, after-shaves, deodorants, leg lotions, and foot baths. Natural perfumers make use of the refreshing and somewhat masculine aroma to add warm, woody depth and coniferous freshness to their creations.
1 Price, Shirley and Len Price. Aromatherapy for Health Professionals, 4th ed., 2012, p. 100.
2 Battaglia, Salvatore, The Complete Guide to Aromatherapy, 3rd ed., 2018, pp. 349-355.
3 Arctander, Steffen. Perfume and Flavor Materials of Natural Origin, 1960, p. 317.
4 Tisserand, Robert and Rodney Young. Essential Oil Safety, 2nd ed., 2014, pp, 314-5.
