| Botanical Name: | Juniperus Spp. |
| Plant Family: | |
| Geographic Origin of the Plant: | Western Nepal |
| Method of Growing: | Wild |
| Distilled Organ: | |
| Method of Extraction: | It is obtained by steam distillation of the crushed dried or partially dried, ripe berries (fruits) of Juniperus Spp. |
| Organoleptic Properties: | |
| Appearance: | Mobile Liquid |
| Colour: | Water white or very pale yellow |
| Aroma: | A fresh yet warm rich-balsamic, woody-sweet & pine needle-like odour |
| Physico-Chemical Properties: | |
| Specific Gravity: | 0.8563 to 0.8731 at 23°C |
| Refractive Index: | 1.481 to 1.899 at 23°C |
| Acid Number: | 0.5 to 2.5 |
| Ester Number: | 3.06 to 20 |
| Ester Number after Acetylation: | 40 to 65 |
| Solubility | Due to the altitudinal & regional variation some oils are soluble in 95% alcohol & some are not |
| Optical Rotation: | -22° to 41.7° at 23°C |
| Uses: |
In perfumes & flavours. Medicinal & Aromatherapy use: In Afghanistan, it is used for treating migraines. Good for acne, oil eczema, dermatitis, seborrhea of scalp. Colic, flatulence indigestion, cystitis, fluid-retention, pyelitis leucorrhoea, scanty rheumatic pain, anxiety, insomnia, stress. |
| CAS Number: | 8012-91-7 |
| Synonyms: | Juniperus Communis |
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