Cedarwood Essential Oil

Cedarwod Essential Oil
Juniperus virginiana

Early Egyptians used cedarwood essential oil in cosmetics, insect repellent, and as an embalming agent. Cedarwood essential oil has been popular for years. 

Methods for application 

- Use in bath or shower for absorption and aromatherapy benefits

- Diffuse for aromatherapy benefits, arthritis, respiratory ailments, and rheumatism 

- Massage, diluted, for physical ailments
-Use with compress for muscle pain and stiffness

Blends with 

• Aniseed
• Basil
• Bay
• Benzoin
• Bergamot
• Calamus
• Cardamom
• Carrot seed
• Cinnamon
• Ctironella
• Clary sage
• Cypress
• Eucalyptus
• Frankincense
• Ginger
• Jasmine
• Juniper
• Lavender
• Lemon
• Lemon eucalyptus
• Lemongrass
• Marjoram
• Neroli
• Oregano
• Palmarosa
• Patchouli
• Petitgrain
• Pine
• Rose
• Rose geranium
• Rosemary
• Sandalwood
• Spruce
• Valerian
• Vetiver

Precautions

-Do not use if you are pregnant
-Avoid contact with mucus membranes
-May cause skin irritation
-Not safe for children under 6
-May cause sensitization

Medicinal uses

Antiseptic
Anxiety
Arthritis
Bronchitis
Calming
Dandruff
Insect repellent
Itching
Nervousness
Oily skin
Psoriasis
Rash
Respiratory ailments
Rheumatism
Urinary tract infection