Warm, soft, woody, mild fragrance. Cedarwood is a powerful antiseptic, due to it's drying effect, good for bronchitis or where excess mucous is present. Good for oily skin when used with a support oil (frankincense or sandalwood). Is helpful as a urinary antiseptic. Calming, helpful for anxiety and calming fears.Some fragrances are nature's own blend and nearly impossible to duplicate. They are timeless and unaffected by trends and fashions. Cedar is such a fragrance. It always brings back pleasant memories and a comfortable feeling, like the smell of a cedar cabin, and heirloom cedar chest or just the smell of the fresh mountain air in the Texas Hill Country.
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Specification of Cedarwood Oil
Product Code
LJP/CWO
Name
Cedarwood Oil
Botanical Name
Cedrus Deodar
Obtain
By steam distillation or water distillation from wood stumps and saw-dust.
Appearance
Yellowish to brownish yellow viscous liquid.
Refractive Index
1.508 – 1.510 @ 20°C
Specific gravity
0.930 – 0.938 @ 20°C
Solubility
Insoluble in water.Soluble in alcohol and oils.
Odor
Rich sweet woody almost balsamic odor.
Optical Rotation
+34 – +54 @ 20°C
History
This Cedarwood originates in the Atlas Mountains of North Africa. In former times, linen chests were frequently crafted from this wood to keep moths out. To date, clothes hangers are frequently crafted from this wood for the same reason. The ancient Egyptians used this oil in various ways, namely to embalm the deceased, for cosmetics and for perfumery. A popular incense ingredient still commonly burned in Tibetan temples (see Aromaland's Himalayan Cedarwood).
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It has a soft, woody and "pencil-like" smell and has a faint undertone of sandalwood. It is pale yellow to light orange in color and is viscous.The tree is native to North America and grows up to 30 meters (100 feet) and ages up to 1,000 years. This is the tree Solomon used to build the Temple in Jerusalem. Cedrus libani or Lebanon cedar, from which the first essential oil was extracted, is very scarce due to over use.
The Egyptians used the oil in the mummification process, in cosmetics and as a insect repellant, while native Americans used Cedar oil in medicine and burnt it for purification. These days the wood is often used in the making of pencils and boxes
Benefits / Uses
Cedarwood oil benefits the skin by its sedating ability which relieves itching. Its astringent action is great for acne, oily skin, as well as for hair and dandruff. It helps with chest and urinary infections, acts as a general tonic and has a pronounced effect on mucus membranes.
It has a calming and soothing effect on the mind and is of great help in conditions associated with anxiety and nervous tension. It is also of value in cases of arthritis and rheumatism.May help in acne, dandruff, dermetitis, fungal infections, skin eruptions, hair loss, ulcers & pains. It's an excellant insect repellant oil.
Safety Data
In high concentration, cedarwood oil may irritate the skin and it should be avoided in pregnancy.
