Spotlight: Juniper Berry Essential Oil

Hey Guys!!!! Today I want to do a spotlight on an amazing essential oil….Juniper Berry!!

Extracted from the berries of a coniferous tree, Juniper Berry essential oil is recognized for its versatile uses and benefits. The scent of Juniper Berry oil is woody, spicy, and clean. When used for its aroma, Juniper Berry essential oil has a calming and grounding effect and can also be diffused to help cleanse and purify the air. Juniper Berry oil can be used internally as a powerful cleansing and detoxifying agent and to support urinary tract and healthy kidney function. When applied topically, this essential oil acts as a natural skin toner and reduces the appearance of skin blemishes. 

Juniper Berry Essential Oil Uses & Benefits: 

1. Juniper Berry essential oil is known for its ability to act as a natural skin toner and reduce the appearance of skin blemishes. To promote a clear and healthy complexion, apply one drop of Juniper Berry essential oil to your skin. 
2. Show your body some love and give it an extra boost of support by taking Juniper Berry essential oil internally. When taken internally, it helps support kidney health and urinary tract function. 
3. Juniper Berry oil is ideal for diffusing, due to its calming and grounding effects, and its ability to cleanse the air. 
4. For a wonderful massage blend, combine Juniper Berry essential oil with fractioned coconut oil for a soothing, cleansing massage. Juniper Berry oil contains powerful topical cleansing benefits that helps to cleanse the skin. While the aroma will help provide a calming, grounding effect that is ideal for any massage.   
5. Try something new and turn an average meal into delectable meal by adding Juniper Berry essential oil. Juniper Berry oil goes great with French-inspired sauces and desserts and will give an unexpected boost to a variety of meals. For best results, use Juniper Berry essential oil sparingly.  
6. Natural detox and body cleansers are popular for a good reason. They help to remove toxic chemicals from body cells, support natural functions, and promote overall well-being. If you are trying a natural cleanse, add one to two drops of Juniper Berry essential oil to water or citrus drinks as a part of your natural cleansing regimen. 
7. For a positive traveling experience, always pack Juniper Berry essential oil as it has a myriad of uses and benefits that can help ease emotional and physical problems that may arise when traveling.  
8. So much to do and so little time? When life has you feeling overwhelmed, put one to two drops of Juniper Berry essential oil into the palm of your hand and lightly rub your hands together. Cup your hands over your nose and inhale to help combat stressful feelings. 
9. Create your own freshening spray. Simply combine a couple of drops of Juniper Berry essential oil with water in a spray bottle and use to cleanse any area that needs it. 

Many essential oils blend well with Juniper Berry but these are my favorites…..

•  Bergamot
•  Lavender
•  Frankincense
•  Sandalwood
•  Cypress
•  Cedarwood
•  Grapefruit
•  Clary sage
•  Rosewood
•  Lemon
•  Orange
•  Roman chamomile

I love the calming and cleaning properties of Juniper Berry.  I hope you find these blends as relaxing as I do. 

Calming the Chaos

•  3 drops Juniper Berry
•  2 drops Lavender
•  2 drops Wild Citrus

Transitions

•  3 drops Juniper Berry
•  3 drops Lime
•  3 drops Lavender

Falling Rain

3 drops Juniper Berry

3 drops Sage

Blessings!

XOXOXO- Alisha