Himalayan juniper berry essential oil is one of the most powerful in aromatherapy. It’s often diffused to help protect us from lower energies. It can also help to still the mind for meditation and is often used to relieve physical pain.

Juniper berry essential oil uses

When diffused for its distinctive fragrance, juniper berry essential oil helps to balance our emotions, grounding us when we need to feel calm. It’s also great for cleansing the air and energy in a room, helping to keep negativity at bay.

If you’re blending for a diffuser or scented candle, juniper berry oil combines well with other woody essential oils like rosewood, sandalwood and cedarwood. Together, these oils work to create a grounding, woody fragrance that reassures the spirit.

Packed full of our little friend’s antioxidants, juniper berry oil helps to cleanse and purify the skin. Juniper berry essential oil works to clear the pores from spot-causing impurities and helps to soothe complaints such as acne. With powerful healing properties, juniper berry oil is also claimed to help repair the skin, reducing the signs of damage and ageing.

Juniper essential oil is often used as a natural remedy to improve sleep. Add a few drops to your bedside diffuser and let the scent relax your mind. Because the aroma of juniper berry lowers our stress levels, it’s great for stilling the mind and getting you ready for a quiet night ahead.

Juniper berry’s antimicrobial powers make it a great alternative to chemical-based household cleaners. Dilute a little oil with water and clean your kitchen surfaces with this fresh, clean scent. The oil will lift bacteria from your home while the fragrance cleanses negative energies from the space – win-win.

Juniper berry essential oil benefits

Thanks to its antibacterial qualities, juniper berry essential oil may prevent infection in minor cuts and scrapes. Mix with a carrier oil and dab a little onto a wound to help keep it clean and promote healing.

If you suffer from cramps, juniper berry is also thought to ease muscle cramps and pains. Try a few drops in a long hot bath or inhale the sweet scent in your diffuser. As an antispasmodic, juniper berry soothes aches and pains around the body.

Juniper berry oil is also said to have diuretic properties. By encouraging the body to produce urine, it helps to cleanse the body from unwanted toxins. It’s even believed to help keep the digestive system running smoothly and is often used to ease indigestion and associated problems after eating.

Juniper berry essential oil facts

Botanical name	Juniperus communis
Plant part	Berries
Extraction method	Steam distillation
Origin	The Himalayas of India
Colour	Pale yellow
Consistency	Medium
Strength of aroma	Medium
Aromatic scent	Juniper berry essential oil has a rich-balsamic, fresh, woody-sweet and pine needle-like scent
Note	Middle