Juniper

Juniperus communis-distilled from the berries or the needles and wood. Has a sweet, fresh, woody, balsamic, coniferous odor. Used as fragrance component in soaps, cosmetics, perfumes, after-shaves.  Used in many food products, but especially soft drinks and to flavor gin.  Related to Virginia CEDARWOOD.

CAUTIONS: Generally considered non-toxic, non-irritating. Possible sensitizer. Avoid use on delicate skin. Dilute well for topical use.   Best suited for diffusing and inhalation.

CHARACTER:  "Restoring Path",  Cleansing, Purifying, Visionary, Supportive, Enlightened

ENTERIC COLORS: Silver, White, Blue

CRYSTAL:  Red Jasper, Pyrite, Turquoise  

CHAKRA:  3   

ELEMENT:  Fire, Ether, Water

PERFUME NOTE:  Middle

Blending Factor=4

ASTRO:  Jupiter or Sun

ENERGY: Hot and dry; Type 3 or 4

CHEMICAL FAMILY;  Monoterpene

USED FOR THESE POSITIVE ATTRIBUTES: Self-worth, Peace, Inner Vision, Uplifting, Strength, Vitality, Meditation, Conviction, Sincerity

USED TO HEAL THESE NEGATIVE ATTRIBUTES: Nervous exhaustion, guilt, Dissatisfied, Anxiety, Listless, Weak, Emptiness, Conflict, Defensive, poor memory, jet lag, stress, mental fatigue

USED TO HEAL THESE PHYSICAL STATES: Acne, dermatitis, eczema, hair loss, toxins, gout, obesity, colds, flu, infections, cystitis, coughs, depression, liver problems, rheumatism, arthritis, ulcers, wounds, skin care, oily skin, constipation, muscle spasms, psoriasis. Supports and improves circulation through the kidneys. 

PROPERTIES: Antiseptic, antispasmodic, astringent, diuretic, nervine, digestive

PERSONALITY:

+Prefer to be dictated by their own intuition or religious belief.

+Have a reverence for anything sacred.  Drawn to spiritual path, but privately.

+Springtime; things fresh and new.  May appear immature because they take such delight in new experiences and knowledge.

+Not afraid to enjoy themselves in a way that expresses delight.

+Rejoice in simple pleasures.  Appreciate the uniqueness of each occasion.

+Ability to live in the present.  Always have time for other people.

+Genuine pleasure in others’ company.

+No matter what life throws at them, they will pull through and laugh once again.

+Best suited to professions that allow freedom of thought. 

-If negative, they appear vulnerable, uneasy, doubtful, depressed.

-Don’t take kindly to authority or being the underdog.

BLENDS: Anasazi, Blue Lace Agate, Brave Heart,  Chaco,  Eagle Eye, Eucalyptus Grove, Grand Staircase,    Into The Woods,  Kaibab Canyon,  Hopi Legend,  Mesa Verde,  Muladahara,  Ocean Jasper,    Petroglyph,  Silver River,   Terra Cotta,   Timberline,       

ARCHETYPES:  DEFENDER, RESCUER, ACTOR, WARRIOR, HERACLES, MARS, ARIES

Blends well with VETIVER, SANDALWOOD, CEDAR, GALBANUM, ELEMI, CYPRESS, CLARY SAGE, LAVENDER, PINE, FIR, ROSEMARY, GERANIUM, and citrus oils. 

May contain: Pinene, myrcene, sabinene, limonene, cymene, terpinene, thujene, camphene