Description
Cedarwood – Juniperus virginiana
Traditionally used as an antiseptic, skin conditioner, deodorant and soothing agent. Cedarwood is used in incense & room sprays where it is found to be good for stressful situations as it soothes and harmonises the mind. It is also valuable for meditation as it encourages the mind to concentrate and exclude extraneous sounds. Cedarwood produces an astringent oil which is useful for greasy skin, dandruff, greasy hair and caring for blemished or oily skin. It helps to combat cellulite and is handy for cystitis. It is most useful for respiratory complaints such as bronchitis, coughs and catarrh. Cedarwood repels insects, rats and mice. It also has the reputation for improving hair growth
Uses
Use in a vaporizer where it is found to be good for stressful situations as it soothes and harmonises. Used in a water based diffuser it is most useful for respiratory complaints such as bronchitis, coughs and catarrh. Dilute to 1% or less as an astringent oil useful for greasy skin, dandruff, greasy hair and caring for blemished or oily skin.
Origin
USA
Note
Base
Plant Part
Wood
Folk Names
Red Cedar
Aromatic Scent
Mild sweet-balsamic tone, woody
Folk Powers
Healing, Purification, Protection, Money
Blends Well With
Bergamot, Clary Sage, Jasmine, Frankincense, Juniper, Neroli, Petitgrain, Rosemary, Sandalwood, Vetiver, and Ylang-Ylang
Extraction Method
Steam distillation of sawdust and stumps of the tree
Emotions
Cedarwood promotes confidence, strength, and is valuable for meditation as it encourages the mind to concentrate and exclude extraneous sounds. Helpful to improve focus in children with ADHD. Good for grounding and relaxation and improves one’s personal sense of security. It improves focus and the development of true wisdom
Contrandications
This oil should not be used during pregnancy. Do not use with high blood pressure or heart problems. May irritate sensitive skin.
Never to be taken internally.
Active Ingredients
α-Cedrene; Thujopsene; Cedrol; ß-Cedrene; α-Selinene; ß-Himachalene; ß-Chamigrene; α-Chamigrene; Widdrol; Cuparene
Cautions
- Essential oils can be powerful so to avoid all risks do not use during pregnancy.
- Keep away from clothing or articles which may be affected by oil-based products.
- Use sparingly and no more than 4 times per day.
- Gluten, peanut and dairy free.
- Non-GMO.
- Suitable for vegans and vegetarians.
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