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CEDARWOOD
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Botanical Name :
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Cedrus atlantica,
Juniperus virginiana
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| Origins |
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Cedarwood
oil, similar to sandalwood, was used by the Egyptians in the
embalming process. It was highly prized for its antiseptic
properties and so became an important ingredient in cosmetics.
Originally it was made from the beautiful Lebanon cedar (Cedrus
atlantica ), but, over-felled for furniture, this is now very
scarce, and the red cedar (Juniperus virginiana ) is primarily
used in its place. |
| Description |
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The
cedar is grown in North Africa and the USA for its highly
valued, fragrant wood. The clear, syrupy essential oil is
extracted by steam distillation of waste woods. The odor of
the oil is reminiscent of wooden pencils. |
| Therapeutic
effects |
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Used for skin complaints such as acne, alopecia, dandruff
and eczema, and respiratory problems, especially bronchitis
and catarrh. Also acts as a diuretic for help in urinary infections. |
| Uses |
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Inhalation and massage. Increases sexual response. |
| Blending
note |
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Blends well with basil, chamomile, frankincense, geranium,
jasmine, juniper, lavender, marjoram, neroli, patchouli, pine,
rosemary, sage, thyme, ylang ylang. |
| Cautionary
note |
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- Will irritate the skin in high concentrations.
- Do not use during pregnancy.
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PEPPERMINT : BASIL : BAY
: BENZOIN : BERGAMOT
: CEDARWOOD : CHAMOMILE
: CINNAMON : COMFREY
: CYPRESS : EUCALYPTUS
: FENNEL : FRANKINCENSE
: GERANIUM : HYSSOP
: JASMINE : JUNIPER
: LAVENDER : LEMON
: LEMONGRASS : MARJORAM
: MELISSA : MYRRH
: NEROLI : ORANGE
: PARSLEY : PATCHOULI
: PEPPERMINT(pieerata) : PINE
ROSE : ROSEMARY
: SAGE : SANDALWOOD
: TEA TREE : THYME
: YLANG-YLANG :
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