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Juniper Berry Essential Oil: A Natural Cleansing Agent

Juniper Berry oil (Juniperus communis) is expressed from the berries of the common juniper tree. It has a long history with aromatherapy and health care. The scent makes you think of clean floors and fresh rooms. 

Combines Well With

Vetiver, Sandalwood, Cedarwood, Elemi, Galbanum, Cypress, Clary Sage, Pine, Lavender, Fir Needle, Rosemary, Geranium, Orange, Lemon, Tangerine, Rose, Frankincense, Clove Bud

Ways to Use It

  • Invigorates the heart and promotes inner courage.
  • For clarity and strength, diffuse 3 drops Juniper Berry and 3 drops Rosemary.
  • Traditionally was used to protect from evil spirits and is still effective to use to cleanse the mind. Rub a couple of drops in your hands, hold to your face, and inhale the scent deeply. Use especially when the mind needs a spring cleaning.
  • Repels insects.

Recipes

Here are a few recipes involving Juniper Berry oil. To check for more, you can click on Juniper Berry in the tagged section at the end of the article. That will show you all articles mentioning it. *Please note: With any recipe's involving bath or massage blends, always test on a small part of your skin first before using all over your body. Please be sure your skin can handle the blend before being covered in it.

Soothe Tired Muscles

Add formula to a warm/hot bath and soak for 30 minutes. Can also dissolve formula into 1 cup Epsom salts and add to bath to soften skin.

Forest Scent Body Powder

  • 10 drops Eucalyptus Radiata
  • 10 drops Juniper Berry
  • 5 drops Myrtle
  • 5 drops Lemon
  • 2 tablespoons Corn Starch

Measure corn starch into a wide-mouthed glass jar, add essential oils, and close lid tightly. Allow to sit for at least 24 hours before using. Shake well before using.

Last of All

So here you go. If you don't have any, go get you some Juniper Berry oil, try it out, and let us know in the comment section down below what you think of it. Disclaimer: Rocky Mountain Oils is not liable for any damage caused by use of these recipes. Each recipe was tested by employees of RMO and did not cause damage to home or person, but we still implore our customers to use caution before trying a recipe in their home. Test recipes on small areas before applying them to the entire surface and do not apply recipes to areas that are potentially sensitive.