Botanical Name: Juniperus communis Common name: Common juniper Read More
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Botanical Name: |
Juniperus communis |
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Common name: |
Common juniper |
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Plant family: |
Cupressaceae |
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Genus: |
Juniperus |
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Appearance/Color: |
Colorless to
pale yellow liquid |
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Odor: |
Medium fresh rich
balsamic scent similar to pine needles |
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Blends With: |
Chamomile,
Eucalyptus, Marjoram, Rosemary, Bergamot, Geranium, Clary and Sandalwood |
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Origin: |
India |
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Source: |
Berries |
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Method of
Extraction: |
Steam Distillation |
Juniper
berries are a spice used in a wide variety of culinary dishes and best known
for the primary flavor. Juniper is a coniferous evergreen shrub that belongs to
the pine family and is commonly found on mountains in Europe, North America,
and Southwest Asia.
Juniper berries, including Juniperus
phoenicea and Juniperus oxycedrus have been found in
ancient Egyptian tombs at multiple sites. J. oxycedrus is not known to
grow in Egypt, and neither is Juniperus excelsa, which was found
along with J. oxycedrus in the tomb of Tutankhamun. The berries imported
into Egypt may have come from Greece; the Greeks record using juniper berries
as a medicine long before mentioning their use in food.
The berries are green when young,
and mature to a purple-black color over about 18 months. The berries are
plucked from the branches of the plant once a year, and dried and ground before
distillation. They have traditionally been used as an aromatic aid to meditation
and had remedial applications.
The term "wild" when applied to plants or plant
species refers to those that grow spontaneously in self-maintaining populations
in natural or semi-natural ecosystems and can exist independently of direct
human action. Venkatramna Industries have selective wild varieties of
species which are being conserved to obtain oil and this is one of them. These
species are the wild species (Original of their genera), means they are not
Genetically modified (GMO), Non-Hybrid
and no artificial or desired characters were induced. Collectively we
call them Wild Crafted Essential Oils.
Juniper berry is a powerful source of
medicinal benefits itself. This makes the juniper essential oil most used in
curing respiratory disorders and for sore throat also. Juniper
is used for digestion problems including upset stomach, intestinal
gas (flatulence), heartburn, bloating, and loss of appetite, as well
as gastrointestinal (GI) infections and intestinal worms. It is also
used for urinary tract infections (UTIs)
and kidney and bladder stones. Other uses include treating
snakebite, diabetes, and cancer.
Juniper
Berry essential oil in Pharma
Juniper berries are traditionally
used as a powerful detoxifier and immune system booster. Juniper berries
themselves are high in flavonoid and polyphenol antioxidants that have strong
free radical scavenging abilities. It is high in flavonoids and antioxidants so
it fights against free radical damage.
Essence
of Juniper Berry essential oil
It
has a best aroma and medicinal properties that can heal pains in muscles and
arthritis. Juniper extract and juniper oil are used
in cosmetics including lipstick, foundation, hair conditioners, bath oils,
bubble bath, eye shadow, and many other products.
COMMON USAGE
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Treats Arthritis
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Prevents sepsis
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astringent
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Reduces cramps
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Stimulates urination
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Disinfects blood
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Carminative agent
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Rubefacient
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Open pores and promotes sweating
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Helps in treating stomach ailments
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Works as a tonic
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stimulant
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Heals wounds by Fastening healing process
Ingredients:
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S.No |
Key Constituents |
Strength (%) |
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1 |
a-Pinene |
41.8–53.5 |
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2 |
Manoyl oxide |
14.4 |
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3 |
b-Phellandrene |
03.8–4.9 |
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4 |
(þ)-Limonene |
3.7 |
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5 |
a-Terpinyl acetate |
0–5.4 |
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6 |
b-Myrcene |
5.0–1.4 |
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7 |
Isopulegyl acetate |
0–2.9 |
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8 |
b-Pinene |
01.4–2.7 |
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9 |
a-Terpineol |
0.8–2.5 |
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10 |
1-epi-Cubenol |
0–2.3 |
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11 |
Linalyl acetate |
0–2.0 |
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12 |
d-3-Carene |
0–1.7 |
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13 |
Isopulegol tr |
1.6 |
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14 |
Terpinen-4-ol tr |
1.4 |
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15 |
Elemol |
0–01.1 |
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16 |
b-Caryophyllene |
0.6–1.0 |
TOXICOLOGICAL
INFORMATION
Safety summary
Hazards
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Skin sensitization if oxidized.
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Cautions Old or oxidized oils should be avoided.
Safety advice
Because of its high a-pinene
content it is recommend that oxidation of Juniperus communis L oil is avoided
by storage in a dark, airtight container in a refrigerator. The addition of an
antioxidant to preparations containing it is recommended.
Organ-specific effects
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Adverse skin reactions: Undiluted
Juniperus communis L oil was moderately irritating to rabbits; tested at 1% on
25 volunteers it was neither irritating nor sensitizing. No phototoxic effects
were produced in mice or swine. Autoxidation products of a-pinene can cause
skin sensitization.
Systemic effects
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Acute toxicity: Phoenician juniper oil
acute oral LD50 in rats >5 g/kg; acute dermal LD50 in rabbits >5 g/kg.
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Carcinogenic/anticarcinogenic potential:
No information was found for Juniperus communis L oil, but it contains no known
carcinogens.
Comments: Juniperus communis L oil is sometimes confused with savin oil.
ECOLOGICAL
INFORMATION
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Aquatic Toxicity: toxic to aquatic life with long lasting
effects
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Bioaccumulation: No data available
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Mobility in soil: No data available
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Persistence and degradability: No data available
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PBT and vPvB assessment: No data available
Other adverse effects:
Do not allow it to enter into water systems and marine environment.
