Juniper—Night

I love finding juniper berries when I'm out on hikes. They add a touch of mystery and magic and the pungent herbal smell when they're crushed is refreshing and energizing. Juniper essential oil is an antiseptic, detoxifier and tonifier, and is a key ingredient in dōTERRA's Zendocrine detoxifying blend.

Juniper is known as the Oil of Night. It is supportive in facing fear and the dark or unknown aspects of self. For those who suffer nightmares, adding juniper to the nighttime diffuser blend helps ease the dream and face the stress that's causing it. For restoring balance between light and dark, conscious and subconscious, day and night, apply a drop to the forehead or behind the ears before bed.

Juniper is also the main flavor in gin. If you love a gin and tonic, but don't want the alcohol, try a drop of juniper berry oil, two drops of lime oil, and fill with tonic water over ice. This refreshing mocktail is perfect for a hot summer day!