Common Name:

Juniper

Botanical Name:

Juniperus cummunis L.

Source:

Wild crafted

Introduction / Varity of plant / Method of extraction / Distilled organ:

The essential oil is obtained by steam distillation of the crushed dried or partially dried, ripe berries (fruits) and leaves of Juniperus cummunis. L.

1. Organoleptic Properties

Appearance

Mobile liquid.

Color

Water white or very pale yellow.

Aroma

A fresh, yet warm rich-balsamic, woody- sweet and pine needle-like odor.

2. Physico-chemical Properties

Specific gravity

0.8563 to 0.8731 at 23º C.

Optical rotation

[-] 22º to [-] 41.7º at 23º C

Refractive index

1.481 to 1.899 at 23º C

Acid number

0.5 to 2.5

Ester number

3.06 to 20

Ester number after acetylation

40 to 65

Solubility

Due to altitudinal and regional variation some oils are soluble in 95% alcohol and some are not

3. Uses

(a) In perfumes and flavors

(b) Medicinal & Aromatherapy use:. Good for Acne, oily eczerna, dermatis, seborrhoea of scalp. Colic, flatulence, indigestion, cystitis, fluid retention, pyelitis leucorrhoea, scanty rheumatic pain, anxiety, insomnia, stress.