Provide anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects

Foods high in antioxidants are crucial for good health since they aid in preventing cell damage that may otherwise result in disease. Flavonoids, which serve as strong antioxidants and have anti-inflammatory properties, are abundant in juniper berries' essential oils. One test-tube investigation found over 70 different components in juniper berry essential oil, the bulk of which were the monoterpenes alpha-pinene, beta-pinene, myrcene, limonene, and sabinene. They all contribute to the oil's potent antioxidant properties.

According to the study, the oil increased the activity of the enzymes catalase, glutathione peroxidase, and superoxide dismutase, reducing cellular damage in yeast cells. These enzymes' primary function is to shield cells from the harm that free radicals may cause. Another study conducted in test tubes revealed that juniper berry essential oil dramatically decreased inflammation in human skin cells. This result was ascribed to the oil's high monoterpene content. The flavonoids rutin, luteolin, and apigenin, which have been demonstrated in test tubes, animal studies, and human research to have potent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, are also abundant in juniper berries.