Juniper Essential Oil

Juniper essential oil is obtained from the berries of the evergreen shrub of the cypress family called Cupressaceae native to mountainous regions of Asia, Europe, and America. The oil has been used for centuries for medicinal and spiritual purposes. It has a woody aroma with spicy and camphoraceous notes. The scent of Juniper calms your mind and leads to the betterment of mental health. In traditional medicine, juniper oil is used to treat urinary infections, respiratory conditions, arthritis, and rheumatic ailments. The oil possesses antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, neuroprotective, sedative, antifungal, antibacterial, antimicrobial, and antiviral properties. Application Aromatherapy The fresh and crisp aroma of Juniper essential oil has a grounding effect when inhaled and can help ease anxiety. It is known to have a positive effect on mental health due to its neuroprotective features. The oil also has a sedative effect which allows you to sleep soundly through the night.

• To achieve this effect, you can use an aroma lamp or diffuser and fill it with water and a few drops of juniper essential oil.
• Alternatively, you can make a room spray by mixing the essential oil with baking soda and pure water and spritz it around to freshen your surroundings.
• You can also add a few drops of the oil to a carrier oil or body lotion and massage it onto your skin.
• For benefits on the go, you can dab a few drops on a handkerchief and take it with you.

Healing Juniper essential oil is rich in antioxidants which provide a natural healing effect. The oil can help in reducing inflammation, and detoxification of the skin, regulate oil production, reduce acne and fight the signs of aging. It protects the skin barrier and prevents environmental damage. It can alleviate the pain in joints and muscles and further prevent any form of infection due to its antimicrobial, antifungal, and antiviral properties.

• Inhale diffused juniper aroma to achieve this effect with aromatherapy.
• Alternatively, you can relax in a juniper essential oil-infused bath by adding oil diluted essential oil to a warm bath.
• You can also mix juniper oil with a carrier oil and use the mixture to massage the affected parts of your body.

Treats Arthritis Juniper is traditionally used in Chinese medicine to treat rheumatoid arthritis. The essential oil can reduce inflammation and swelling thereby relieving pain. It can also reduce the amount of hyperplasia in the joints.

• Create a blend of Juniper essential oil and coconut oil and apply it to your joints.

Aids Digestion Juniper oil can soothe gastrointestinal disturbances such as flatulence, indigestion, diarrhea, motion sickness, nausea, and vomiting. It decreases inflammation and promotes the release of gas, and increases urination as well.

• Massage a mixture of juniper essential oil and olive oil over your abdomen.

Efficient Astringent Juniper essential oil carries mild astringent properties, which are useful in preventing sepsis in wounds, relieving toothaches, tighten the skin. It gives an antiaging effect by bringing firmness to sagging skin. Astringents also increase blood circulation as they cause blood vessels to contract, thereby they are good for our heart.

• Use the juniper essential oil diluted in a carrier oil preferably almond, coconut, or jojoba, and apply it topically to the afflicted areas to sanitize and heal the infection or wound.

Detoxifying Juniper essential oil is an efficient diuretic, which can help your body in getting rid of toxins. It increases the amount of urinary secretion and also promotes the elimination of uric acid. This can help rejuvenate your digestive and excretory system and aid in obesity, bloating, diabetes, painful menstruation, urinary infections, and edema.

• Indulge in a detox foot bath or full body bath by taking hot water in a tub with an added mixture of Epsom salt and juniper essential oil and soak in it for 15-20 minutes.

Relieve Cramps Juniper essential oil is godsent when it comes to menstrual issues. The oil works to balance hormonal secretion throughout the menstrual cycle. It also reduces inflammation which can ease the pain from menstrual cramps. It also helps in regulating the menstrual cycle and fighting endometrial infections.

• Put 4 drops each of juniper and geranium essential oils in a pot of hot water. Soak a towel into the water and squeeze it out before applying it to the lower abdomen for half an hour to treat menstrual pain.
• Alternatively, mix 2 drops of juniper and geranium essential oils in 5 ml of massage base oil and gently massage the lower abdomen in a clockwise direction to relieve menstrual pain.

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