Juniper wood stands for its cleansing properties. In ancient cultures such as that of the Indians, juniper wood was used to dispel evil spirits. In Europe, people burn juniper to clean their house and unwind. You can do this in a fireproof dish or shell. About juniper wood These juniper branches originate from the juniperus communis, a tall shrub of the cypress family. In the Netherlands we call this shrub conifer. It grows everywhere in the northern hemisphere. Juniper wood is traditionally burned to expel evil spirits. Many people still like the spicy scent to clean their house. Twigs such as juniper wood are usually burned in a refractory dish or shell. This is the most traditional way to perform a cleaning. Burning juniper wood Burning juniper wood is similar to lighting cleansing white sage. Place a branch in a shell or dish (refractory) and light it. When you see a flame,