Juniper berry

杜松果 Juniperberry Himalayan, Juniperus recurva

植物學名: Juniperus communis

製造精油部份: 果
萃取方法: 蒸餾法
來源國: 印度喜馬拉雅山脈
100% 純天然植物精油

杜松的利尿、解毒和防腐功能都一直廣為人知. 當人體內有過多的毒素、廢物須排除時, 杜松就成為非常有價值的精油. 它對泌尿生殖系統的親和力特別強, 具有調順、潔淨、殺菌和振奮的功能, 是最適合治療膀胱炎和尿道結石的精油之一. 當同時接受其他治療時, 可配合進行芳香泡澡或芳香按摩, 藉此增強療效. 亦適合治療經血不足或週期失調等病症. 杜松精油是很好的止血收斂劑, 和乳香配搭可用作治療痔瘡的外用劑、用於泡澡或局部清洗. 它的收斂、殺菌和解毒功能可治療青春期的痤瘡, 而且效果亦非常好. 杜松精油是很好的抗感染劑, 只要在水中加幾滴, 抹在牆上或地板上、使用噴霧、薰香器或其他各類薰香法, 在傳染病流行期間可加強預防病毒感染.

杜松能刺激食欲及刺激排泄功能. 而排泄不良是導致風濕症、痛風和關節炎的主因之一. 它還可以治療蜂窩性組織炎, 因為這也是毒素累積和體液遲滯所引發的病症, 使用具有解毒和利尿雙重作用的杜松精油療理功效特別好. 有幾種皮膚過敏的病症, 也可以用它來治療, 像濕疹、皮膚炎、甚至牛皮癬. 治療任何一種久病不癒的皮膚症狀都可以考慮使用杜松. 杜松精油同時可用在心理、情緒和生理方面. 它具有強力的清潔作用, 當感到心力交瘁及非常疲憊時, 在洗澡水中滴加少量杜松精油進行芳香浴, 可說是最有效的治療方式, 如果不太喜歡杜松精油的味道, 可以加些葡萄柚精油調和. 杜松精油在清除身體廢物的同時, 似乎也能同時掃除心中的廢物.

杜松的果實原是藍色, 成熟後轉為黑色. 精油中的化學成份包括松油萜、杜松萜烯、雪松烯、龍腦和松油醇. 杜松果實的精油療效較好, 顏色從無色到微黃或淡綠都有. 它的味道有點類似松節油, 但稀釋或和其他精油混合後, 卻出入意外的好聞, 還有獨特的煙霧味.

功能屬性: 抗菌, 舒緩風濕, 抗痙攣, 治創傷, 催汗, 催情, 收斂, 袪腸胃脹氣, 促進結疤, 利胃, 激勵, 利尿, 通經, 利神經, 殺蟲, 淨化, 排毒, 消毒.

心靈療效: 有激勵並有強化神經的效果.

身體療效: 它的排毒功能十分有名, 特別當攝取過量食物和酒精時, 能幫助排出過量毒素, 淨化腸道黏膜. 有效對抗痔瘡. 當身體感覺疲倦時可激勵精神, 通常這種狀態可能是身體累積太多廢物. 用杜松足浴可減輕某些充血現象. 它能以清血的方式排毒, 能夠清除尿酸, 對關節炎, 風濕, 痛風和坐骨神經十分有益. 可強化四肢, 當身體僵硬, 活動困難時, 杜松可以幫助減輕疼痛.

杜松對消化系統亦很有幫助, 可調節胃口, 幫助肥胖症, 對肝硬化的幫助十分有名. 它非常有效於利尿, 是生殖泌尿道的抗菌劑, 對膀胱炎, 無力排尿, 攝護腺腫大和腎結石有幫助. 還能使蜂窩組織炎, 水腫與體液滯留回復正常. 規律經期, 舒緩經痛. 亦有效對抗痔瘡.

皮膚療效: 可改善頭皮的皮脂漏, 能淨化油性皮膚, 改善粉刺, 毛孔阻塞, 皮膚炎, 濕疹和乾癬.

可相配的精油: 快樂鼠尾草, 檀香, 佛手柑, 天竺葵, 馬鬱蘭, 迷迭香, 洋甘菊, 尤加利, 安息香, 絲柏, 乳香, 葡萄柚, 甜橙, 檸檬香茅, 青檸和香蜂草. 是中揮發度精油.

使用禁忌: 由於杜松精油會刺激身體排出毒素, 在治療皮膚症狀好轉之前, 可能會先轉壞. 這是天然療法中典型的治療關鍵期. 對於治療膀胱炎和尿道結石, 必須先接受醫生的治療. 若有嚴重腎病或其他腎感染要避免使用杜松. 懷孕期間不可使用.

【精油使用注意事项】

1、怀孕初期几个月内以及小孩最好避免使用精油来按摩或泡澡。

2、皮肤或体质敏感者，请在使用前先进行敏感测试。

3、除少部分精油，如薰衣草、茶树等可直接涂抹于皮肤外，其它大部分精油用于身体肌肤时，必须稀释或用基础油调和后才能使用，除非有其它特别的建议。

4、肌肤上使用柑橘类精油（如佛手柑、柠檬等）后四小时内请勿在阳光下曝晒。

5、精油不能取代药物。因此，使用后如症状未改善，请一定要看病就医，绝不可因使用精油而放弃原先已在使用的药物。

6、患有高低血压、癫痫、神经及肾脏方面疾病的病人请小心使用。使用前最好先请教芳香治疗师。

7、请按建议量使用。使用过量会导致反效果，甚至对身体造成过大负担。

8、请避免小孩直接碰触，以免误用而发生危险。

9、避免用塑料、易溶解或油彩表面的容器，稀释精油时需使用玻璃、不锈钢或陶瓷器。

10、精油最好不要内服，除非获得芳香治疗师或医师的指示 .

【精油的保存方法】

1、品质精良的精油，必定是使用深色玻璃瓶装，常用深蓝色或深棕色，可防止紫外线。

2、放置于阴凉处，避免阳光直射。但不必存放于冰箱。

3、将瓶口直立向上放置，不用时将瓶盖拧紧。

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Juniperus recurva

Juniperus recurva (Drooping Juniper) is a juniper native to the Himalaya, from northern Pakistan east to western Yunnan in southwestern China.

It grows at 3,000-4,000 m altitude. It is a large shrub or tree reaching 6-20 m tall (rarely 25 m), with a trunk up to 2 m diameter and a broadly conical to rounded or irregular crown. The leaves are needle-like, 5-10 mm long, arranged in six ranks in alternating whorls of three. The cones are berry-like, globose to ovoid, 5-10 mm long and 4-7 mm diameter, glossy blue-black, and contain one seed; they are mature in about 18 months. The male cones are 3-4 mm long, and shed their pollen in early spring. It is largely monoecious with pollen and seed cones produced on the same plants.

The outer scales of the berries are relatively flavourless, so the berries are almost always at least lightly crushed before being used as a spice. They are used both fresh and dried, but their flavour and odour is at their strongest immediately after harvest and decline during drying and storage.

An essential oil extracted from juniper berries is used in aromatherapy and perfumery.

Juniper berry Essential Oil

Botanical Name: Juniperus Recurva

Plant Part: Berries & twigs

Extraction Method: Steam Distillation

Color: Pale yellow

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 counterac lopecia; as a styptic and to wounds.

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

Cautions: Non-toxic, non-irritant. Avoid during pregnancy. Certification: Australian Certified Organic.

GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION: Caution should be taken when using Essential Oils. Do not use any oils without consultation from a qualified aroma therapy practitioner. All Essential Oils should be kept out of the reach of children.

DISCLAIMER: This information is provided purely for informational purposes only, and does not in any way purport to be medical or prescriptive suggestions. Any reference to medicinal or health benefits is not meant to treat or diagnose any problem and is not meant to replace professional medical advice and should not take the place of any prescribed medication that has been prescribed by a physician.

The material in this website is not meant to take the place of diagnosis and treatment by a qualified medical practitioner. Since the actual use of essential oils by others is beyond our control, no expressed or implied guarantee as to the effects of their use can be given nor liability taken. Essential oils are to be used at your own discretion. Any application of the recommendations is at user's sole risk. The Altiec disclaims any liability arising directly or indirectly from the use of this information and assumes no responsibility for any actions taken.

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