Alligator Juniper Wood Essential Oil (Juniperus deppeana)
Overview
Alligator Juniper Wood may also be referred to as Alligator juniper or Checkerbark juniper. It is typically processed in United States: Arizona using steam or hydro distillation as a method for extracting oil from the wood.
Essential Facts
- Aroma Description:
- Common Name(s): Alligator juniper or Checkerbark juniper
- Botanical Family: Cupressaceae
- Botanical Genus: Juniperus
- Major Compounds: α-pinene
- Perfumery Note: Base
- Color: Greenish yellow to yellow
- Countries of Production: United States: Arizona
- Indigenous Country: Central & northern Mexico and the southwestern United States
- Cultivation: Wild Harvested
- Processing Methods: Steam or Hydro Distillation
- Part Typically Used: Wood
- Shelf Life: Gets better with age
- Wild Harvested
- Vegan
Essential Details
Benefits & Uses
May be benefitial for addressing the following ailments:
Therapeutic Benefits of Alligator Juniper Wood:
Anti-inflammatory Anti-septic Anti-viral Astringent Decongestant
Blends
Alligator Juniper Wood Blends:
Balsam Copaiba Cedarwood, Atlas Cedarwood, Virginian Chamomile, Roman Clary Sage Cypress Eucalyptus Frankincense Grapefruit Lavender Myrrh Patchouli Rose Rosemary Sandalwood Vetiver
Cautions & Safety
Safety Precautions for Alligator Juniper Wood:
There is no information found within Tisserand & Young’s Essential Oil Safety 2nd Edition regarding the essential oil.
Energetic, Spiritual, and Emotional Qualities
Energetics and Chakras Qualites of Alligator Juniper Wood:
1st Chakra - Survival and Support 3rd Chakra - Personal Power 4th Chakra - Unconditional Love Balancing Grounding Introspective Protective