Juniper Berry

$10.32

Juniper berries are the female cones produced by the Juniperus plant, which belongs to the Cupressaceae family. The most commonly used species for their berries include Juniperus communis, Juniperus scopulorum, and Juniperus oxycedrus.

Applications

Essential Oil: The oil extracted from juniper berries is commonly used in aromatherapy for its calming, purifying, and cleansing properties. It’s also used in skin-care products for its antimicrobial benefits.

Cosmetics and Personal Care: Due to its antibacterial and astringent properties, juniper oil is often included in cleansers, shampoos, and skin-care products designed to treat acne or oily skin.

Culinary: Juniper berries are used as a spice in cooking, especially in European cuisine. They are a key ingredient in dishes like sauerkraut, sauces, stews, and pickles, and are also used to flavor beverages like gin.

Wellness: Juniper berries are used in traditional herbal remedies for digestive issues, detoxification, and promoting urinary tract Wellness.

These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

All Ousia botanicals are from well vetted sources that typically already have Certificates of Analysis for their botanicals, yet we extract oil from the botanical via the Ousia Fountain and tested a second time (2X) for pesticides, heavy metals, and toxins. This ensures that the oil the Ousia Fountain CO2 extracts from the botanical is of the highest quality and consistancy. As we like to say quality in quality out.

Categories: Ousia Botanicals, Uncategorized

Description

Avg Oil Yield (ml)	Market Price of Oil (per ml)	Ousia Fountain Savings
8.40	$6.00	$40.08

Features

Appearance: Juniper berries are small, round, and initially green, maturing to a deep blue or purple color.
Aroma and Taste: The berries have a distinctive, pine-like aroma with earthy, spicy, and slightly citrusy notes. They have a sharp, bitter flavor with a sweet undertone when crushed.
Active Compounds: Juniper berries contain essential oils, flavonoids, antioxidants, and terpenes such as alpha-pinene, limonene, and myrcene.
Form: Available in dried form, essential oil, and extract, depending on the application.

Benefits

Antioxidant and Anti-inflammatory: Juniper berries are rich in antioxidants, which help fight free radicals in the body, and may support inflammation reduction.
Digestive Help: They have traditionally been used to alleviate indigestion, bloating, and urinary tract discomfort.
Antimicrobial Properties: The essential oil is known for its antimicrobial and antifungal properties, making it effective in treating minor skin infections and promoting overall skin Wellness.
Detoxifying: Juniper berries are considered a natural diuretic, helping with detoxification by promoting urination and supporting kidney Wellness.
Immune Support: The high concentration of vitamin C and antioxidants can boost the immune system.

These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

Safety

Juniper berry oil is recognized as Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) by the FDA when used in accordance with good manufacturing practices (GMPs). This means it can be used as a flavoring agent in food and beverages, provided it is used in appropriate quantities.

The exact limits for juniper berry oil depend on the type of product you’re producing. Typically, flavor additives are used in concentrations that don’t exceed 0.5–5% of the total product weight, though this can vary widely depending on the formulation. Flavorings should be used at the minimum effective quantity required to achieve the desired taste, aroma, or effect. This ensures that the flavor does not overpower the product and that consumption does not pose Wellness risks.