Juniper berries

Pure essential oil of organic origin

Confezione: 11.3 ml bottle.

- 18,60 €

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Made exclusively from pure natural distillates of excellent quality, totally free from stabilizers and/or fixatives of any kind, our essential oils represent the best that can be found by those who, without any “ ifs ” or “ buts ”, demand – in the literal sense of the term – the 100% quintessence of nature .

Code: 21521
INCI: Juniperus communis
CAS: 8012-91-7
Family: Cupressaceae
Type: pure essential oil (EO)
Variety: organic (cert. CE-009577-2015)
Food flavoring: yes (according to EC Regulation 1334/2008)
Extraction method: steam distillation
Purity: 100%
Origin: Albania

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Description

100% pure and natural essential oil of documented organic origin (Certificate CE-009577-2015) in an 11.3 ml (0.34 fl. oz.) glass bottle ; this product, also suitable for food use according to EC Regulation 1334/2008, is completely free from: stabilizers, fixatives, pesticides, GMOs and treatments (even of semi-finished products) with gamma rays and has been packaged and sealed as it came, i.e., without having undergone any transformation and/or alteration of any kind and in the most diligent observance of all laboratory precautions. According to EC Regulation 1334/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council of the European Union, provided they are very pure, many essential oils (including that of Juniper berry) are declared "food flavorings" and can therefore be taken as supplements.

Attention

Absolutely avoid the " do-it-yourself" internal use of essential oils,as this can be highly dangerous. It is advisable to always proceed with a medical prescription issued exclusively by a competent and qualified professional.
As per the declaration of conformity published in the brochure, the plant-based raw materials selected and processed for the production of this essential oil are of scrupulous and certified organic origin. This, in concrete terms, guarantees the provenance of said materials from a farm management system that substantially limits the use of fertilizers and pesticides, for the purpose of protecting both the harvest and the environment, as well as promoting sustainable agricultural development. The

information leaflet included with the packaging contains all the information relating to the natural preparation, including the analytical bulletin, the declaration of conformity, the botanical description, the possibility of use as a " food flavoring," etc.

Extraction

Juniper essential oil is obtained by steam distillation of the berries, needles, and wood. It appears as a nearly colorless liquid with a sweet, fresh, woody, resinous scent.

Affinity

Juniper essential oil harmonizes well with the essential oils of: Fir, Benzoin, Cedar, Cistus, Cypress, Elemi, Lavender, Cedarwood, Mastic, Pine, Ravensara, Clary Sage, Sandalwood, Vetiver, with citrus oils as well as with oakmoss absolute.

Property

Juniper has a long tradition in folk medicine, especially in the treatment of urinary problems.
Juniper essential oil, generally non-toxic, can be mildly irritating. It has proven antimicrobial (disinfectant), expectorant, antiseptic, rubefacient, and deodorant properties. An excellent insect repellent (a property that can also be exploited using a diffuser), it is often effective in treating eczema.

Uses

Juniper essential oil is used as a component in fragrances that deodorize soaps, detergents and cosmetics as well as in the alcoholic beverage industry (the aroma of "Gin", for example, is obtained from juniper).

Botany

Native to the Northern Hemisphere, juniper grows in Scandinavia, Siberia, Canada, and Northern Europe, both in arid and wooded areas.
It is an evergreen shrub that grows up to six meters tall with narrow, stiff, needle-like leaves of a bluish-green color.