Recipe
Juniper essential oil (overview)
- Herb:
- Juniperus communis Juniperus communis
- Method:
- Essential oil
- Plant part:
- Leaf
About 10 minAdvancedRecipe science profile
Procedure
- Juniper needles are industrially steam-distilled and sold as essential oil — home distillation without proper equipment does not yield a clean EO.
- When buying, verify botanical name Juniperus communis and dilute in a carrier (often about 1–2 % for external use).
- Do not swallow essential oils; pregnancy and kidney disease — omit or seek professional guidance.
Extraction
- Herb:
- poměry dle kroků receptu na kartě
- Solvent:
- mediální složení (voda, alkohol, olej, med…) viz jednotlivé kroky
- Shelf life:
- po přípravě uchovávej hygienicky a podle typu výrobku (chlad, světlo, alkohol)
- Target compounds:
- orientační domácí extrakce — profil závisí na teplotě, čase řezu a poměrech
Notes
Essential oils are not a substitute for medical care; distillation attempts without expertise are hazardous.
Why it works
Home preparation following this recipe is mainly educational and cultural; it should not be assumed to match the extractive or safety profile of registered medicines or standardized extracts. Check specific effects, drug interactions, and contraindications on the herb card and with your clinician if you use prescription drugs.
Literature
- Vyhledávání studií (PubMed apod.) — Konkrétní vědecká tvrzení ověř na kartě byliny a v primární literatuře.
Related
Juniperus communis — Herb card
Essential oil — Processing method detail