Juniper Berry EO
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Latin name :
Juniperus communis L
Botanical profile :
Juniper belongs to the Cupressaceae family and to the Juniperus genus.
Geographic origin :
It can be found in abundance throughout Europe but also in the USA as well as in Central Asia and North Africa. Cultivation for perfumes are mainly in Macedonia and Bulgaria.
Chemotypes :
Finally, there are other species of juniper, such as the dwarf juniper (Juniperus alpina), from the Alps and the Corsican montains, cultivated for its branches, the Himalayan juniper (Juniperus indica) or the thuriferous juniper (Juniperus thurifera), among others.
Extraction process :
The essential oil of the Juniperus Communis tree is in its branches and in its berries. The berries are harvested and processed from August to September during their third year, when the fruits change from a green to a blue-black colour. The fruits are collected by hand : branches are beated to make the fruits fall and afterwards, the berries are sorted. At the factory, the berries are dried on mats before they are extracted by steam distillation. The essential oil is collected by decantation in a florentine vase.
The extraction yield is between 0.8 and 1.6%. The volatile solvent extraction gives a resinoid with an amber and balsamic smell.
The extraction yield is between 0.8 and 1.6%. The volatile solvent extraction gives a resinoid with an amber and balsamic smell.
Major Components :
Alpha-Pinene (30-80%)
Bornyl Acetate + Terpinyl Acetate (≈30%)
Myrcene (10-12%)
Alpha-Muurolene (10-11%)
Beta-Farnesene (10-11%)
Sabinene (≈8-20%)
Bornyl Acetate + Terpinyl Acetate (≈30%)
Myrcene (10-12%)
Alpha-Muurolene (10-11%)
Beta-Farnesene (10-11%)
Sabinene (≈8-20%)
- Uses in perfumery :
- Used for spicy notes, for a cold spicy side and for its characteristic note. Also used in men's fragrances, coniferous notes, eaux fraîches, amber and incense notes.
- Other comments :
- The juniper berries are part of the composition of Gin.
- Volatility :
- Head
- Appearance :
- Colorless liquid
- Stability :
- The esters identified in this raw material can form their corresponding acid in stability tests
The terpenes identified in this raw material can polymerize when they are oxidized - Price Range :
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- Aromatherapy :
Informations provided below are taken from reference works in aromatherapy. They are given for information purposes only and can not constitute medical information, nor engage the responsibility of ScenTree.
The juniper berry is renowned for its anti-inflammatory and anti-spasm properties, and is recommended for fermented enterocolitis (inflammation of the intestinal mucosa) and neurovegetative dystonia (dysfunction of the nervous system).
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- EINECS number :
- 84603-69-0
- FEMA number :
- 2604
- Allergens :
- D-Limonene
- IFRA :
- This ingredient is restricted by IFRA
- Annexe I :
- Some regulated synthetic ingredients are found in nature and in certain proportions in natural ingredients. This presence in nature has to be taken into account when calculating limits of use recommended by the IFRA. In case you do not know these concentrations, you can use the ones estimated by the IFRA. Here they are :
- Annexe I :
- Some regulated synthetic ingredients are found in nature and in certain proportions in natural ingredients. This presence in nature has to be taken into account when calculating limits of use recommended by the IFRA. In case you do not know these concentrations, you can use the ones estimated by the IFRA. Here they are :
| List of regulated compounds contained in this ingredient | ||
|---|---|---|
| Regulated ingredient name | CAS N° | Estimated Concentration |
| Geraniol | 106-24-1 | 0,1 |
| alpha-Cedrene | 469-61-4 | 0,4 |
| beta-Thujone | 471-15-8 | 0,05 |
| Longifolene | 475-20-7 | 0,1 |
| List of regulated compounds contained in this ingredient | ||
|---|---|---|
| Regulated ingredient name | CAS N° | Estimated Concentration |
| Geraniol | 106-24-1 | 0,1 |
| alpha-Cedrene | 469-61-4 | 0,4 |
| beta-Thujone | 471-15-8 | 0,05 |
| Longifolene | 475-20-7 | 0,1 |
To learn more about IFRA's standards : https://ifrafragrance.org/safe-use/library
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