Our expert Dr Françoise Couic Marinier tells you all about essential oils.
Known for its detoxifying, antioxidant and immune-boosting properties, Juniper Berry Essential Oil has been used for medicinal and spiritual purposes since ancient times.
Here’s all you need to know about the use of Juniper Berry Oil in aromatherapy.
The lymphatic system is responsible for removing toxins from the body, but sometimes this process can get blocked along the way.
According to Dr Couic Marinier, “Juniper Berry Essential Oil facilitates lymphatic drainage to fight against impurities”.
Juniper Berry Oil can boost the production of digestive enzymes to improve the breakdown and absorption of proteins, fats and nutrients from foods.
Considered in folklore as a natural anxiety remedy, Juniper Berry Essential Oil is renowned for its positive effects on relaxation responses in the brain.
Dr Couic Marinier adds, “Juniper Berry Oil is also a non-negotiable treatment for muscular pain, as it relaxes these areas”.
Juniper Berry Oil has antimicrobial properties, which provide strong and effective treatments to help kill bacteria and prevent infection.
Juniper Berry Essential Oil has even been shown to be effective against some bacteria that are resistant to antibiotics.
Along with Clove Oil, Juniper Berry Essential Oil is packed full of antioxidants. These compounds can help to defend and heal the body, whether it’s the skin or internal functions.
To leave your complexion deeply cleansed and your pores free from harmful impurities, look to Juniper Berry Oil for the ultimate epidermis purification.
In fact, Juniper Berry Oil is particularly good for acne-prone skin, along with Lavender Oil and Clary Sage Oil.
Detoxifying and full of antioxidants, Juniper Berry Essential Oil is a natural healer. It works to repair and strengthen the epidermis, allowing it to defend itself from impurities that can damage the skin and cause premature ageing.
Juniper Berry Oil helps to regulate hormones and improve skin conditions caused by hormonal imbalances, leaving the skin healthy and more even, as well as less reactive to external aggressors.
To further calm your skin, look to other Essential Oils such as Chamomile Oil and Rose Oil.
Juniper is an evergreen shrub that belongs to the pine family and is native to the mountains in North America, Europe and Southwest Asia.
Both the branches and berries of the Juniper plant have been used for medicinal and spiritual purposes. However, the Essential Oil from the berries is of a far superior quality.
Juniper was commonly burned in spiritual ceremonies by the Ancient Greeks to combat epidemics.
Juniper Berry Oil has been traditionally used in ancient medicine by various cultures. The Zuni Indians for example used it to assist in childbirth.
Juniper berries have been used since ancient times to expel negative forces and illnesses. They were believed to cleanse and purify the mind, body and spirit.
Juniper berries are responsible for giving gin its distinctive flavour. In fact, the only difference between vodka and gin is the addition of juniper.
It was said that if you dreamed of gathering juniper berries in winter, you would be prosperous.
Dr Couic Marinier explains, “Before 1917, Juniper Berries were principally used for the production of crayons”.Naturally heal and defend your skin, body and mind with Juniper Berry Essential Oil.