Juniper berries (Juniperus communis), is a conifer cultivated in Africa, Asia, Europe and North America. The oil has antiseptic properties and traditionally is used for rheumatic complaints, circulation, eczema, oily skin hair loss, colds, flu, ulcers, and stress. Juniper essential oil is used in home remedies for gout, rheumatic ailments, and indigestion. Juniper is thought to be more effective and less irritating when combined with uva ursi.
The essential oil can be bought locally from Zerbos Market on Plymouth Road, Livonia, Michigan. The health food store is located metropolitan Detroit. The store has a health bar, wellness center, and healthy recipes just to name a few of the store’s “healthy living” products.
All of the following ingredients are easily obtainable under one roof from Zerbos. The home remedies for hair loss and first aid are easy to make and quite inexpensive.
Treatment for Hair Loss
1 tbs. olive oil
3 drops of clary sage EO
5 drops of lavender EO
3 drops of rosemary EO
3 drops of juniper oil EO
½ cup of distilled water
2 drops of tea tree EO
½ cup of vinegar
1 drop of lemon EO
1 tsp. honey
1 drop of eucalyptus EO
6 drops of lavender EO
Cooksley, Valerie Gennari. (2011). Aromatherapy A Lifetime Guide to Healing with Essential Oils. Retrieved July 14, 2011, from http://www.zerbos.com/retailer/store_templates/shell_id_1.asp?storeID=5DDC50E796734E49AEDE162FFC8CABF9
Tierra, Michael. L.Ac, O.M.D. (2011). The Way of Herbs. Retrieved July 14, 2011, from
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