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JUNIPER
BERRY OIL |
Botanical
Name: |
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Juniperus
communis (Juniperus recurva) |
Common
Name |
Common
Juniper |
Vernacular
Name: |
Dhupi
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Plant
Family: |
Cupressaceae |
Distribution
in Nepal: |
In
regions between 2,200-4,000 m altitude |
Principal
Constituents: |
Camphene,
Myrcene, Pinene, Limonene, Sabinene, Caryophyllene,
Pinene, Terpineol among others. |
Description:
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Water
white or very pale yellow mobile liquid with a fresh,
yet warm, rich-balsamic, woody-sweet & pine-needle-like
odor. |
Method
of Extraction: |
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From
the crushed, dried or partially dried, ripe berries
(fruits) of Juniperus recurva Buch.-Ham. ex
D. Don by steam distillation. |
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Anti-rheumatic, Antiseptic, Antispasmodic,
Antitoxic, Astringent, Carminative, Depurative,
Diuretic, Emmenagogue, Nervine, Parasiticide, Rubefacient,
Sedative, Stomachic, Sudorific, Tonic, Vulnerary |
Other
Uses: |
Benefits
the nervous system and useful in treatment of stress-related
conditions such as headache, insomnia and nervous tension.
Useful in treatment of skin problems such as dermatitis,
acne, hair loss, eczema and oily complexions. Skin toner.
Useful in the treatment of circulation, muscles and
joints complications and relieves arthritis, inflamed
joints, muscular pains, rheumatism and sprains. Benefits
the immune systems and useful in the treatment of colds,
flu and infections. |
Industrial
Uses: |
Used
in laxative and diuretic preparations. Also used in
veterinary products. Used as fragrance component in
soaps, detergents, cosmetics, perfumes and after shaves.
Extensively used in food products including in alcohol
and soft drinks. |
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| Safety
Data: |
| Non-toxic.
Must not be used during pregnancy. Must not be used by people
suffering from kidney problems due to its nephrotoxic effect. |
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GENERAL
SAFETY INFORMATION: Caution
should be taken when using Essential Oils. Do not use
any oils without consultation from a qualified aromatherapy
practitioner. All Essential Oils should be kept out
of the reach of children.
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DISCLAIMER:
This
information is provided purely for informational purposes
only, and does not in any way purport to be medical
or prescriptive suggestions. Any reference to medicinal
or health benefits is not meant to treat or diagnose
any problem and is not meant to replace professional
medical advice and should not take the place of any
prescribed medication that has been prescribed by a
physician. |
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LIST OF REFERENCES: |
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Lawless,
J. The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Essential
Oils - The Complete Guide to the Use of Oils in Aromatherapy
and Herbalism, Element, Shaftesbury, 1995 |
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Medicinal
Plants of Nepal, His Majesty's Government of Nepal,
Ministry of Forest and Soil Conservation, Department
of Plant Resources, 6th Edition, Kathmandu, 2001 |
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