Juniper Essential Oil: Our Bare Oil of the Week!

Benefits of Juniper Essential Oil:

• Promotes & improves blood circulation
• Helps remove excess gas from intestines
• Relaxes muscle cramps
• Supports healing of toothaches
  
• Great for skin health
  

• Can stop hair loss
• Helps to remove toxins from the body
• Keeps wounds from becoming septic
• Helps overcome fatigue & depression
  
• Can assist the immune system
  

Known as a "protector of health," Juniper's woody, sweet, fresh and crisp aroma helps calm, cleanse and purify the air. The Juniper plant is an evergreen shrub originating in Bulgaria, and other parts of Eastern Europe. The oil is steam distilled from the berries, branches and twigs. Research has shown juniper berries can kill airborne germs and bacteria as well as a long list of other great benefits.

Juniper is antiseptic, astringent, a digestive stimulant, is purifying and detoxifying. It is also known to increase circulation through the kidneys and can promote excretion of uric acid and toxins. Juniper oil is a natural diuretic, encouraging urination upturning both the regularity and volume of urination. Therefore, it is very useful for people who are experiencing too much buildup of water in the body, or swelling due to minor or chronic renal failure. This also helps with any detoxification process to help draw toxins, waste and other irritants out of the digestive tract.

It also acts as an excellent digestive supporter. Juniper has been known to encourage digestive enzymes and improve the body's ability to break down and absorb protein, fats and other nutrients from food. To use as a natural digestive aid, try adding 1 or 2 drops to your morning smoothie or even right into your water bottle. Juniper oil is also used frequently to alleviate heartburn by massaging 1 or 2 drops of Juniper essential oil along with coconut oil over the entire stomach, abdomen and chest.  It has also been known to be used to combat food cravings that come along with stress and emotional eating. It calms

This versatile oil can also used as a natural remedy to fight skin irritations and infections because of its antibacterial and antimicrobial capabilities. It serves as a trusty home remedy for acne, even when initiated by hormone imbalances, also supports beautiful skin, and can even reduce stretch marks. An effective way to use Juniper essential oil is to add one or two drops mixed with a carrier oil (coconut oil, jojoba oil, sweet almond oil, etc.) as a gentle astringent or moisturizer after cleansing your face. Another way is to add a couple drops to your shower to help fight back or treat blemishes as well as foot odors and fungus. Place 1 to 3 drops in your tub on the opposite end of the drain so the steam effervesces the Juniper oil, releasing antibacterial and antifungal properties.

Juniper is especially great for anyone suffering from arthritis, injuries or any type of bone and joint pains. Its anti-inflammatory properties make for a wonderful muscle ache treatment by helping to reduce pain and swelling after a strenuous workout or for pulled, irritated muscles. Try massaging 1 or two drops along with a carrier oil into the inflamed area of concern throughout the day. It is also beneficial when used in a bath along with a few drops lavender essential oil and Epsom salts.

Other great benefits of Juniper essential oil are:

• Use it as a bug repellent. You can add a couple drops into a spray bottle and use before a hike, camping or any time spent outside. Also mix a few drops with a carrier oil and massage into the skin or diffuse indoors and outdoors to keep those little pests away all spring and summer long!
  
• Use it to lessen stress and as an effective sleep aid. Try diffusing Juniper oil throughout the day or you can even rub some drops on your neck and feet before bedtime to become more relaxed and obtain deeper sleep.

Juniper Blends Well With:

• Bergamont
• Cypress
• Cedar Wood
• Lavender
• Grapefruit
• Geranium

• Lavandin
  
• Lime
• Lemon
  
• Lemongrass
• Vetiver

Fun Facts:

• Juniper berry was used in the medieval times, to help ward off witches.  Also, French hospitals used to burn juniper and rosemary to protect patients against lingering bacteria and infections, rightly so!
  
• Juniper berries are one of the main ingredients used to make gin. Juniper berries also act like a preservative since they keep away bacteria!
  

Some More Helpful Tips for Use:

• To improve sleep, place 1-2 drops of juniper berry essential oil in the palm of your hand, rub your hands together, and inhale for up to 30 seconds or more several times a day, or in times of stress and tension. Also consider diffusing in the work space or home throughout the day.
  
• For headaches, use 2-3 drops in a diffuser or 8-10 drops in a bath. You may also use 2-3 drops in about 1 tablespoon of coconut oil or any other type of carrier oil. Massage gently into temples. Increase benefit by adding about 2 drops of lavender essential oil.
  
• Makes a great home disinfectant for quick counter top cleanup! Just use about 5 drops in a quart of water. Transfer to a spray bottle, and shake before using.
• To help prevent hair loss, mix 3-5 drops into an unscented, natural conditioner. Leave on hair for 3-5 minutes, rinse as normal and use regularly.

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Some Precautions:
Juniper essential oil may be taken internally by adults safely for up to about 4 weeks. It is strongly discouraged to extend use since it may put strain on the kidneys or the liver after long term.
Juniper essential oil should be kept away from the eyes, ears or inside the nose and should also be avoided if kidney or liver disease is present in the consumer.

Always consult with your doctor before ingesting any essential oils if you have any chronic health concerns.

All essential oils from Bare Oils are 100% Pure USDA Certified Organic Therapeutic Grade Essential Oil sourced from the plant's native origin and is produced from Soil-to-Oil with the strictest standards of integrity, potency, and quality.