Botanical Name: Juniperus communis Plant Part: Berries Extraction Method: Steam Distillation Origin: The Himalayas of India Description: The plant is small bushy shrubs or tree, 3-35 feet in height growing at an altitude ranging from 8800 to 15,400 feet in the Himalayan region . The berries are plucked from the branches of the plant once a year and dried and ground before distillation. Color: Pale yellow Common Uses: Juniper Berry essential oil is credited as being a supportive, restoring, and tonic aid. Good oil for meditation. Popular oil in weight loss and detox blends, because it is diuretic, and considered purifying and clearing Consistency: Medium Note: Middle Strength of Aroma: Medium Blends well with: clary sage, sandalwood, bergamot, geranium, marjoram, rosemary, chamomile, eucalyptus Aromatic Scent: Juniper Berry has a fresh, rich-balsamic, woody-sweet and pine needle-like odor reminiscent of evergreen oils. History: In traditional Indian medicine, the oil is applied externally to relieve rheumatic pain to counteract alopecia; as a styptic and to wounds. Cautions: Non-toxic, non-irritant. Avoid during pregnancy.