Description

Latin name:  Juniperus communis

Family:  Cupressaceae

It has a clear, refreshing and light woody scent. It is an evergreen shrub and although planted up to six feet tall, it grows easily in arctic conditions in wild Juniper in the Arctic. It also appears in Hungary, France, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Italy and Canada. Juniper played an important medical role in many infectious diseases such as clera and typhoid. It was used against the plague in Tibet, and the medics of Greece, Rome, and Arabia took advantage of its antiseptic properties. Botanists of the 15th and 16th centuries praised it not only for its effects on plague, but also for the treatment of bites. Juniper and Rosemary branches were burned for a long time in French hospitals to clean the air. It clears the mind, stimulates and strengthens the nerves. It purifies the atmosphere and supports the spirit in difficult situations.

Effect on the skin: It is used as a tonic for oily skin. It has cleansing properties.