Essential oil - juniper

Essential oil - juniper (Juniperus communis)

• Amount of oil: 10 ml
• Scientific name: Juniperus communis
• Plant part used: berries
• Origin: Macedonia
• Extraction method: steam distillation

Juniper has been used as a herb for thousands of years. The Ebers Papyrus of the ancient Egyptians as well as a work on medicinal plants written by the Yellow Emperor of China, Huang-di, mention the important effects of juniper berries. In addition, juniper berries were believed to protect against evil spirits, ghosts and wild animal attacks, and they were often carried around like an amulet. Juniper berries have also been used for spiritual cleansing and ritual baths.