Juniper Berry

Listen, I love juniper berry so much, I named a child after it. 

I named my daughter Juniper after Juniper, the tree, after experience it in the mountains around our home in Tucson, Arizona. The name was actually the standby name for my son, born in 2009, in case he was a she. 

But, I use juniper in our home on a daily basis. From the whole berries in cooking and incense making…. To the essential oil in skin preparations, dream pillows and diffuser blends. We go through a lot of juniper.

Qualities:

Tonic (enhances vigor)
Vulnerary (specific in supporting wounds)
Stomachic (aids in digestion)
Sudorific (enhances sweating)

Chemistry:

Alpha-pinene
Sabinene

Warning:
If you are using an essential oil it is imperative that you verify that only the berry was used in it’s making. The plant parts can be toxic and irritating. When I reference juniper berry oil safety- I mean VERIFIED BERRY plant only. Please do due diligence. 

Physical Uses:

Immune system support
Detoxification System Support
Soothing to tissues and sore muscles
Topically on skin for blemishes, redness and transient irritations
Scalp health
Relaxation & Sleep support
Digestive aid/bloating & gas
Cleaning Products
Air freshener
Paired with Grapefruit topically for cellulite appearances
Bug Spray
Antioxidant
Cooking
Mouthrinse

Emotional Uses:

Encouraging, especially when dealing with fears.
Soothing to nightmare dream cycles.
Juniper Berry helps us have the courage to look closer, and dig a little deeper, into our fears- exposing energies for clearing.
I find that Juniper Berry also aids in waking dreams and manifestations of the heart.

Energetic Properties:

Perfume Note: middle

Quality: Masculine/Active

Planet Association: Sun/ Jupiter

Chakra: Solar Plexus & Third Eye

Season: All Seasons

Element: Fire

Zodiac: Sagittarius

Magical Uses:

Good Health
Love
Protection
Crystal Activation
Angel Work
Dream Interpretation
Spiritual Connection
Awakening Creativity
Repels Negativity
Breaks Hexes & Curses
Manifestation

Historical Uses:
In medieval times, juniper berries were used to ward off witches, this has led to juniper berries being used in protection/boundary blends.
In French hospitals, juniper and rosemary were burned to ward off airborne illnesses and sickness, use this oil in your diffuser blends meant to cleanse the house of negative frequencies.



Pairings:
– with citrus for cleansing
– with peppermint, roman chamomile and helichrysum for joint support
– with rosemary & lemongrass for urinary support
– with wild orange and frankincense for the winter blues
– in witch hazel for skin toning
– with eucalyptus and rosemary for congestion/airway support
-with nutmeg and sandalwood for negative energy

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