| Botonical Name | : | Juniperus communis |
| CAS # | : | 8002-68-4 |
| Country of Origin | : | India |
| Color & Odor | : | Clear appearance with Fresh, piney, bittersweet and woody odor |
| Solubility | : | Soluble in alcohol and oils. Insoluble in water. |
| Specific Gravity | : | 0.840 -0.890 @ 20°C |
| Optical Rotation | : | +5° to +22° |
| Refractive Index | : | 1.460 -1.484 @ 20°c |
| Flash Point | : | 41°C |
| Plant Part Used | : | Berries |
| Extraction Method | : | Steam Distillation |
DESCRIPTION:
This Wildcrafted Oil obtained from juniper berry, which is said to be the female seed cone produced by several species of junipers. It is generally a cone and not a true berry, with unusually fleshy and merged scales, giving it a berry-like appearance. This berry is particularly used as a spice in European cuisine.CONSTITUENTS:
It constitutes a-phellandrene, a-terpinene, y-terpinene, 1,4-cineole, b-phellandrene, p-cymene, terpinen-4-ol, bornyl acetate, cayophyllene and trace amounts of limonene, camphor, linalool, linalyl acetate, borneol and nerol.AROMATIC SUMMARY / NOTE / STRENGTH OF AROMA:
A middle note with a medium aroma, Juniper Berry has a fresh, rich, balsamic scent reminiscent of pine needles.BLENDS WITH:
It can mix well with Juniperus drupacea, Juniperus phoenicea, Juniperus oxycedrus and Juniperus deppeana.COMMON NAMES:
Common juniper, juniper-berry.USES:
This Wildcrafted Oil is used as a spice in European cuisine and imparts a sharp, clear flavor to meat dishes.