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Physico Chemical Properties
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Colour = Colourless to very light yellow.
Refrective index at 15˚C = 1.4710 to 1.4780
Specific Gravity at 15˚C = 0.84100 to 0.85600
Optical Rotaition = +3˚ to +25˚
Flash point = 41˚ C.
Main Constituents :
α-Pinene, Sabinene, β-Pinene, Myrcene, Terpinen-4-ol.
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Steam distilled oil from ripe berries of Juniper Communis found in Jammu
& Kashmir and in Lahaul-Spiti, Kinnaur and chamba Distt. of Himachal
Pradesh.
Uses:
Juniper Berry Oil is used widely in essence for the flavouring of
beverages and liquors, particularly of the Gin and Sloegin type. Several
European liquors, "Steinhager" have their characteristic flavour
chiefly due to the presence of Juniper Berry Oil.
The oil has been known for a long time as a diuretic. Because of its
local irritating effect on inflamed organs, however, great care must be
exercised during its administration.
Juniper Berry Oi is carminative, Stimulant and Diuretic. It is useful in
Stomatitis, chest trouble, Liver complaints, Piles, Labour Pain (Indian
Medicinal Plants Vol.III).
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