dōTERRA Juniper Berry Essential Oil - 5ml
dōTERRA Juniper Berry Essential Oil - 5ml
Juniper Berry is steam distilled from the ripe, blue-black berries of the juniper shrub, sourced from growers in Albania. The berries are left on the plant until they've turned fully blue before being picked and distilled, which takes longer than most fruit oils in the range.
The aroma is crisp and green with a slightly woody, almost gin-like edge — unsurprising, since juniper berries are what give gin its characteristic smell. It's a fresher, sharper scent than most wood oils, without the sweetness of a citrus.
A few drops in a diffuser bring a clean, forest-like note to a blend, especially alongside citrus or other woods. It's sold in a five millilitre bottle rather than the usual fifteen, reflecting how little most blends actually call for.
Why people choose it
- A crisp, green aroma with a woody, gin-like edge
- Steam distilled from fully ripened blue-black juniper berries
- Sourced from growers in Albania
- A clean, forest-like note for diffuser blends, especially alongside citrus or wood oils
- Sold in a smaller 5ml bottle, reflecting how little most blends need
How it smells
Crisp and green with a woody, gin-like edge, fresher and sharper than most wood oils, without the sweetness of a citrus.
How to use it
- In a diffuser
- One to two drops in a diffuser, alone or blended with a citrus or wood oil for a crisp, forest-like note.
- On skin
- Dilute well before applying to the wrists or soles of the feet.
- Dilution
- One drop of Juniper Berry to three or four drops of fractionated coconut oil for topical use.
- Worth knowing
- A little goes a long way — start with one drop and build up rather than adding several at once.
Details
- Botanical name
- Juniperus communis
- Plant part
- Berry
- Extraction
- Steam distillation
- Key compounds
- Alpha-pinene, Beta-pinene
- Size
- 5 ml
Safety
Possible skin sensitivity. Keep out of reach of children. If you are pregnant, nursing or under a doctor's care, speak to your practitioner before use. Avoid contact with eyes, inner ears and sensitive areas. Dilute with a carrier oil for topical use.
This information is for general use and is not medical advice. If you have a health condition, are pregnant or nursing, speak to your GP, midwife or pharmacist.
Blends well with
Common questions
What does Juniper Berry smell like?
Crisp, green and slightly woody, with an edge that's genuinely close to the smell of gin — juniper berries are what give gin its characteristic aroma.
Why is Juniper Berry sold in a 5ml bottle rather than 15ml?
It's a strong, concentrated aroma that most blends only need a drop or two of, so a smaller bottle tends to suit the way people actually use it.
What does it blend well with?
Citrus oils like Wild Orange brighten it, while woods such as Cedarwood deepen its greener, woody edge.
Where does doTERRA source Juniper Berry from?
Albania, from berries left on the shrub until they've turned fully blue before being picked.
How many drops should I use in a diffuser?
One or two is plenty to start — it's a fairly assertive aroma that can dominate a blend if you use too much.