Cedarwood Essential Oil In Brief

Cedarwood Essential Oil, like Myrrh Essential Oil, and Frankincense Essential Oil, is produced from the wood of a tree.

There are four species of cedar trees, which are evergreen coniferous trees that produce a good amount of sap. They are known as Cedrus atlantica, Cedrus deodara, Juniperus mexicana, and Juniperus virginiana, commonly referred to as Atlas, Himalayan, Texan, and Virginian Cedarwood.

Cedarwood Essential Oil is steam distilled from the wood of the Cedar tree in all cases, but the output and quality of essential oil from one species to another varies. This is reflected in the cost. The Atlas and Virginian varieties are more expensive.

Cedarwood Virginia Essential Oil and Cedarwood Atlas Essential Oil are the most commonly sought after varieties and are considered superior.

Aromatic variation is considerable between Cedarwood Virginia Essential Oil and Cedarwood Atlas Essential Oil. Cedarwood Virginia Essential Oil is much stronger aromatically, sharing a slight similarity with Eucalyptus Essential Oil in strength and offers similar bronchial support, whilst Cedarwood Atlas Essential Oil is much more muted and more akin to the subtle aroma of Myrrh Essential Oil.

Cedarwood Virginia Essential Oil

Cedarwood Virginia Essential Oil and Cedarwood Atlas Essential Oil share some similar healing abilities, however, they each have particular strengths. Cedarwood Virginia Essential Oil is probably the better option for respiratory issues and anxiety whilst Cedarwood Atlas Essential Oil is more suited to skin conditions and bodily complaints.

In addition, Cedarwood Virginia Essential Oil is more known for it’s deodorising properties and is the preferred Cedarwood Essential Oil for room sprays, eco cleaning products, as well as perfumes and aftershaves. It is also used in herbal antiseptic creams and insect repellents, particularly targeted at mosquitoes.

Cedarwood Atlas Essential Oil

Cedarwood Atlas Essential Oil should be your first choice for the therapeutic application of a Cedarwood Essential Oil. Cedarwood Atlas Essential Oil possesses all of the healing properties listed below.

Cedarwood Essential Oil Health Benefits

Cedarwood Essential Oil Health Benefits :: Anti-inflammatory + anti-fungal + antispasmodic + astringent + diuretic + insecticidal + sedative + tonic

Cedarwood Essential Oil Main Uses

• Inflammatory pain relief
• Respiratory issues
• Deodoriser
• Sedative
• Improves focus + concentration
• De-stressor
• Fungal infections

Cedarwood Essential Oil For Skincare

• Aggravated skin conditions like Eczema + Acne
• Soothes dry scalp
• Fungal infections including Athlete’s Foot + Thrush
• Antiseptic
• Insect repellent

Cedarwood Essential Oil INCI :: Cedarwood Oil Atlas :: Cedrus atlantica Bark Oil Cedarwood Oil Virginian :: Juniperus virginiana Oil Cedarwood Essential Oil Extraction Method: Steam distillation

Cedarwood Essential Oil Mixes Well With :: Bergamot FCF Essential Oil + Black Pepper Essential Oil + German Chamomile Essential Oil + Roman Chamomile Essential Oil + Ginger Essential Oil + Juniper Essential Oil + Frankincense Essential Oil + Geranium Essential Oil + Grapefruit Essential Oil + Lavender Essential Oil + Lemon Essential Oil + Sweet Orange Essential Oil + Patchouli Essential Oil + Sandalwood Essential Oil + Vetiver Essential Oil + Ylang Ylang Essential Oil

Active Constituents in Cedarwood Essential Oil :: Cedarwood Virginia Essential Oil :: alpha-acaradiene + alpha-cedrenes & beta-cedrenes + alpha-pinenes & beta-pinenes + alpha-thujene + cedrol + cedrenol +, , camphene + cuparene + sesquiterpenes inc. caryophyllene, thujopsene, beta-elemene + tricyclene + widdrol + γ-eudesmol Cedarwood Atlas Essential Oil :: is the only Cedarwood Essential Oil which does not contain thujone and is considered the best Cedarwood Essential Oil to be used for therapeutic use.

Cautions: Cedarwood Essential Oil should be used sparingly and always properly diluted for topical use. Cedarwood Essential Oil is safe for inhalation purposes.

Contraindications: Do not use during pregnancy. Cedarwood Essential Oil must not be taken internally or come into contact with your eyes, inner ear and other sensitive  and intimate parts of your body.

Substitute oils: Benzoin Essential Oil + Bergamot FCF Essential Oil + Black Pepper Essential Oil + Cinnamon Essential Oil + Cardamon Essential Oil + Clove Essential Oil + Helichrysum Essential Oil + Hemp Essential Oil + Eucalyptus Essential Oil + Frankincense Essential Oil + Juniper Essential Oil + Ginger Essential Oil + Lavender Essential Oil + Myrrh Essential Oil + Rose Otto Essential Oil + Rosemary Essential Oil + Tea Tree Essential Oil + Vetiver Essential Oil + Ylang Ylang Essential Oil

Cedarwood Essential Oil Interesting Fact :: Cedarwood Essential Oil is often made from the offcuts of wood from the tree felling industry, making it one of the most ecologically sound essential oil options.

Twofer :: Cedarwood Virginia Essential Oil has a high thujone content which is often used to falsify Sage Essential Oil. Learn more about essential oil bad practice in Essential Oil Adulteration.