Cedar Constituents:terpenic hydrocabons, cedrol, sequiterpenes

Cedar Oil Description

Cedarwood oil is extracted from the red cedar, Juniperus virginiana a coniferous tree native to North America, commonly used to make pencils. This tree is closely related to the yellow cedar, the source of thuja oil. Atlas cedarwood, Cedrus atlantica (true cedarwood), comes from Morocco and is the more favored oil in aromatherapy. Used by the ancients to build temples and palaces in the Middle East, cedarwood oil was possibly the first oil to be extracted from a plant, and was used by the Egyptians in the mummification process. Cedarwood oil is clear, and blends well with rose, juniper and cypress. It is used as a fixative in perfumes. The balsamic, woody aroma of red cedarwood has relaxing, meditative properties and adds a warm note to blends. Deep, woody and rich, the aroma of Atlas cedar inspires emotional strength and centering awareness. Therapeutically both oils resemble sandalwood to some degree, but are hotter and more toxic.

Grounding *insect_repellent *rashes *skin *stress *

Cedarwood is known for use in problem skin, as an insect repellent, and as an inhalent in respiratory complaints. It's actions are sedative, astringent, and antiseptic. It can be used to treat oily skin and scalp, relieve itching, and more serious skin conditions like psoriasis and eczema, remembering that high concentrations will irritate the skin. Cedarwood is similar in action to the highly expensive sandalwood, it also has a sedative effect making it grounding in conditions of anxiety and nervous tension.

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