Common juniper is an evergreen shrub or small tree from the cypress family (Cupressaceae). The species is botanically accepted as Juniperus communis L. and has a broad native range across the subarctic and temperate Northern Hemisphere, including Bulgaria.
The plant develops grey-brown bark, densely branched stems and needle-like, firm, sharp leaves arranged in whorls of three. The juniper berries are globose to ovoid, bluish-black when fully mature, often with a waxy bloom and a characteristic resinous aroma. They usually mature in the second year and are a valuable aromatic raw material for herbal blends, extracts, beverage applications, seasonings, herbal powders, essential oil and floral water.
Basic Information
- Latin name: Juniperus communis L.
- Part used: juniper berries (Fructus Juniperi)
- Origin: Bulgaria
- Raw material type: wild-harvested
- Harvest period: September – November, when fully mature
Raw Material Characteristics
Juniper berries are collected in the second year, when they develop their characteristic bluish-black colour. The raw material is cleaned and dried carefully to preserve its aromatic profile, essential oil content and overall quality.
Chemical Composition
Juniper berries contain mainly essential oil rich in monoterpenes such as alpha-pinene, myrcene, sabinene, limonene and beta-pinene, as well as resinous substances, organic acids, sugars, tannins and flavonoids.
Suitable for the Production of
- herbal teas and blends
- dry and liquid botanical extracts
- beverage and aromatic applications
- seasoning blends
- digestive comfort products
- urinary comfort products
- essential oils
- floral waters
- herbal powders
Medicinal Properties and Effects on the Body
Common juniper has the following properties:
- diuretic
- antimicrobial
- anti-inflammatory
- carminative
- spasmolytic
- antioxidant
- supportive effect on digestive comfort
- supportive effect on urinary comfort
Forms Available
- juniper berries (Fructus Juniperi) – whole dried, crushed, cut to custom size upon request, or powdered
- juniper essential oil
- juniper floral water
Quality and Documentation
Upon request, a Certificate of Analysis (COA), technical documentation, batch traceability and additional documents may be provided.
Inquiry
Contact us for availability, bulk quantities, samples and a custom quotation based on the required raw material specifications.
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