Juniper is a cleansing and protective herb, well suited to the work of pulling pain from the mind, body, and spirit.
8 oz Organic Juniper Berry (Juniperuscommunis)
300 ml Witch Hazel (Hamamelis virginiana) Extract
Optional essential oil blend:
3 drops Clove Bud (Syzygium aromaticum) Essential Oil
3 drops Sweet Orange (Citrus sinensis) Essential Oil
3 drops Sweet Basil (Ocimum basilicum) Essential Oil
6 drops Juniper (Juniperus communis) Essential Oil
6 drops Rosemary (Rosemarinus officinalis) Essential Oil
Begin by creating an extract by combining your ground up Juniper Berries with the Witch Hazel. Let brew for a full cycle of the Moon, shaking and singing to daily. Strain the Juniper Berries from the Witch Hazel and you can either bottle the beautiful brew now or add the optional essential oil blend. I take the leftover Juniper Berries and wrap them up in cheesecloth and add them to my evening bath.
To use your Juniper Liniment make sure to shake the bottle up and then add some to a clean cloth. Use the cloth to either wrap or rub on the liniment to the area causing you discomfort such as aching knees or sore shoulders. You can also add the brew to a spray bottle and apply the liniment by spraying it on the affected area. The liniment should keep for a number of years if stored in a cool, dark place when not in use.
