Savine Essential Oil
Juniperus sabina (Savin Juniper or Savin) is a shrubby juniper, very variable in shape, reaching 1-4 m tall. It is native to the mountains of central and southern Europe and western and central Asia, from Spain east to eastern Siberia, typically growing at altitudes of 1,000-3,300 m.
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| Botanical Name: | Juniperus sabina L. |
| Family: | Cupressaceae |
| Synonyms: | Sabina cacumina savin. |
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| Parts Used: | Twigs and leaves |
| Extraction Method: | Steam distillation |
| Appearance: | Pale yellow to olive liquid |
| Aroma Description: | Bitter, turpentine |
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| Consistancy: | Thin |
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| Historical Uses: | Once used to syphilitic warts and to promote discharge in blisters. |
| Modern Uses: | Not to be used for aromatherapy. A little use in perfumery. |
| Cautions: | Oral toxin, dermal irritant, aborifactant. Banned from retail sale in some countries. |
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