Juniperus communis is a small bushy shrub native to cool temperate areas of the Northern Hemisphere and may have one of the widest distributions of any woody plant. The fruit of the shrub is berry-like cones and not true berries. The small seed cones have very fleshy & merged scales that give them a berry-like appearance. Our Indian and French juniper berry essential oil is steam distilled from the “berries” of the plant.
| Botanical Name: | Juniperus communis |
| Country of Origin: | India and France |
| Extraction Method: | Steam distillation |
| Plant Part: | Berries |
| Aromatic Scent: | Fresh, rich, balsamic scent reminiscent of pine needles. Other types of Juniper have a sharp gin-like smell |
| Blends Well With: | Black Pepper, Orange, Laurel Leaf, Roman Chamomile, Grapefruit |
Common Uses
Diffuse for a fresh, green, fruity aroma.
Fun Fact
Juniper Berry has traditionally been used as an aromatic aid to meditation and had remedial applications.
