Juniper berry natural essential oil ( Juniperus communis )

Size

10 ML

Product variants

R 129.00

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eoil.co.za | SKU: EO-EO-JUN-0010-ML

Description

Juniper Berry Natural Essential Oil (Juniperus communis) is steam distilled from ripe juniper berries, offering a fresh, woody-green aroma prized in aromatherapy and natural wellness.

Renowned since ancient times, it’s a grounding, clarifying oil used for emotional calm, detoxification, skin health, and respiratory support.

Key Benefits & High-Intent Features

Grounding & Calming Aroma: Promotes relaxation, eases stress and anxiety, and supports mental clarity. Diffuse to create a soothing and uplifting atmosphere.
Cleansing & Detoxifying: Noted for its diuretic and detoxifying effects—supports healthy kidney and lymphatic function, helps release excess fluids, and is commonly used in body massage oils for cellulite or water retention.
Skin Health: Antimicrobial and astringent—cleanses pores, supports healing of acne, eczema, blemishes, and soothes skin irritations. Great in DIY cleansers or natural skincare.
Anti-inflammatory & Analgesic: Reduces pain and inflammation. Used in massage blends for muscle aches, sore joints, arthritis, and rheumatism.
Boosts Immunity & Respiratory Health: Strengthens the immune system and helps decongest nasal passages and sinuses (great for steam inhalation or diffusion during colds/allergy seasons).
Antioxidant Support: Combats free radicals, supports healthy aging, and enhances overall vitality.
Hair & Scalp Care: Promotes scalp clarity, helps balance oil production, combats dandruff, and promotes hair shine.
Home & Spiritual Use: Used for energetic cleansing, meditation, and to add herbal freshness to homemade cleaning products or room sprays.

How to Use Juniper Berry Natural Essential Oil

Aromatherapy:

Diffuse 3–8 drops for stress relief, emotional balance, and respiratory support.
Add to meditation blends to enhance grounding and mental clarity.

Topical (Always Dilute!):

Massage: Use 1–6 drops in 10ml carrier oil for muscle pain, water retention, or cellulite massage.
Face Care: Add 1–3 drops to 10ml carrier for skin-clearing and balancing (patch test first).
Bath: Mix into Epsom salts in the bath for relaxation, detox, and muscle relief.
Scalp/Hair: Incorporate into shampoo or scalp oil for cleansing and healthy scalp results.

Home:

Add to homemade cleaning recipes, diffusers, or sprays for a fresh and purifying effect.
Use for energetic space clearing during meditation or spiritual practices.

Safety & Precautions:

Do not use in pregnancy or for people with kidney issues.
Always dilute before topical use; patch test for skin sensitivity.
Avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes. For external use only.
Store away from children and sunlight.
If taking prescription medication or with any medical condition, consult a professional before use.

More information

IDENTIFICATION

INCI name ; Juniperus Communis (Juniper) Berry Oil

CAS number 8002-68-4

SKU code ; EN-JUB-0010

EXTRACTION METHOD ; Steam Distilled Essential Oil

PARTS USED ; Berries

ORIGIN ; South Africa

COMMON NAMES : Common Juniper

APPEARANCE : Colorless to pale yellow liquid

ODOUR NOTE : Sweet, fresh, woody-green, slightly terpenic aroma

QUALITY : 100 % pure and natural organic essential oil.

Active ingredients: α and β-pinene, sabinene, myrcene

Approx. Shelf Life: 3 - 4 years

STORAGE CONDITION ; Store in a cool dark place

Juniperus communis
Draining, Cleansing and Detoxifying

INSTRUCTIONS OF USE

Massages & body care

Body massage use 1 to 6 drops essential oil for 10 ml carrier oil (0.5 to 2 % concentration) +++
Face care use 1 to 3 drops essential oil for 10 ml carrier or base (0.5 to 1 % concentration) +++
Body care use 2 to 6 drops essential oil for 10 ml carrier or base (1 to 2 % concentration) +++

Diffusion

Steam Inhalation -- add 5 drops of essential oil to a pot of hot water +++

Others

Cooking . With aromatized oils/butters or herbal wine ++
Homecare in Homemade cleaning recipes ++

For more detailed information, please go check this LINK TO Instructions of use essential oils page

DO NOT USE UNDILUTED and seek medical and specialist advise when in doubt

SEE OUR PAGE ON PRECAUTION - HOW TO USE ESSENTIAL OILS SAFELY

REPORTED BENEFITS & PROPERTIES

Reported benefits & properties:

Astringent
Detoxifying
diuretic
Antalgic, Anti-inflammatory, antirheumatic
Anti-bacterial
Circulatory, venous decongestant
Antispasmodic

TRADITIONALLY USED FOR

Traditionally used to:

Promote clear Breathing
Detox the skin and help with cellulite
Ease rheumatisms, arthritis, sciatica

SOME RECIPES

Juniper Berry Detox Diffuser: Mix 4 drops juniper berry, 3 drops lemon, 2 drops grapefruit in your diffuser.
Juniper Berry Fresh Perfume: Blend 6 drops juniper berry, 4 drops bergamot, 2 drops lavender in 10 ml jojoba oil.
Juniper Berry Acne Spot Treatment: Combine 5 drops juniper berry, 3 drops tea tree, 30 ml witch hazel, apply to blemishes.
Juniper Berry Muscle Relief Massage Oil: Mix 4 drops juniper berry, 3 drops rosemary, 30 ml sweet almond oil, massage onto sore muscles.
Juniper Berry Purifying Room Spray: Add 10 drops juniper berry, 6 drops eucalyptus, 100 ml distilled water in a spray bottle.

BLEND WELL WITH

For muscular and joints comfort: Wintergreen, eucalyptus citriodora,
For cellulite, detox and to improve drainage: lemon, geranium, cypress, grapefruit

Grandpa recipe:

Diuretic and antirheumatic fortified wine: Mix 50 gr dried whole Juniper berry bays together with 5 drops of Juniper berry Essential oils into 1 litre red wine. Leave to macerate 3 weeks, filter, and drink 1 shot glass of this fortified wine before bed. (To be enjoyed with moderation, by adults over the age of 18)

CAUTION

Do not use during the first 3 months of pregnancy / breastfeeding

Keep out of reach of children and pets.

As a general rule, always perform a skin patch test before using your essential oils for the first time.

Due to the natural origin of our products, some ingredients may contain trace proteins or allergens, especially in unrefined oils.

We strongly recommend performing a patch test on a small skin area 48 hours before full use to check for sensitivities.

Always dilute essential oils appropriately and follow our recommended usage guidelines to ensure safe application.

If you experience any irritation or allergic reaction, discontinue use immediately and consult a healthcare professional