Black Juniper or even Himalayan Juniper grows throughout the Himalayan area. Its scent is more intense than that of the common juniper and its needle-like leaves are not thorny.
History and traditions: since ancient times it has been used as an offering in Buddhist and Hindu temples. Like the common juniper, the black one has also always been used in ancient traditions for its great purifying power and, for this reason, it is perfect used in any type of meditation. Traditionally it was used as a substitute for incense (Boswellia resin) to restore vitality to closed environments and where energy is stagnant.
Information: black Juniper, also known as Himalayan Juniper, grows throughout the Himalayan area. Its scent is more intense than that of the common juniper and its needle-like leaves are not thorny.