Cedarwood essential oil is derived through steam distillation of the bark of Cedrus atlantica, a species in the Pinaceae family.
This oil comes from a tall, majestic, pyramid-shaped tree native to the Atlas Mountains of Algeria. The tree is valued for its fragrant wood, which repels insects and is used to make chests and other furniture for storing valuable items. Historically, the oil was used in ancient Egypt for embalming bodies and mummification, while the wood was employed in creating sarcophagi.
The tree thrives in the Atlas Mountains, situated between Morocco and Algeria, and can grow up to 30 to 35 meters tall. It has a conical shape, with fragrant wood and branches that form distinct floors. Over time, the tree’s crown becomes more irregular and loses its original pyramidal shape.
Its evergreen leaves are needle-like and grow in clusters on short twigs.
Cedarwood is cultivated in temperate climates as an ornamental tree and is notably resilient to dry and hot weather conditions.
Benefits
The benefits of cedarwood essential oil are as follows:
Prevents infections: Cedar oil prevents wounds from becoming septic and protects them from tetanus germs.
Reduces inflammation: Inhaling or topically applying this oil to the skin reduces inflammation in joints and tissues, which results in debilitating pain or discomfort.
Spasms: People who have trouble sleeping due to restless leg syndrome, respiratory seizures, asthma, and other spasmodic conditions affecting the respiratory system, intestines, muscles, heart, and nerves also find relief with the calming properties of cedar oil.
Health tonic: It tones the organ systems and stimulates metabolism.
Acts as an astringent: It helps cure toothaches, strengthens the grip of the gums on the teeth, and protects them from falling out.
Promotes urination: It can help treat a range of conditions such as obesity, hypertension, hypotension, rheumatism, arthritis, gout, urinary tract infections, and the accumulation of toxins in the blood.
Stimulates menstruation: Cedar oil is an emmenagogue, meaning it stimulates menstruation while regulating the cycle.
Relieves cough: It is an expectorant and effectively relieves coughing and clears phlegm from the respiratory system and lungs, thus relieving congestion.
Kills insects: Mosquito and insect repellent.
Sedative effect: Cedar oil is an excellent sedative and has a calming effect on the mind. It cures inflammation and itching on the skin while relieving tension and anxiety.
Cures fungal infections: Cedar oil has effective fungicidal properties and can be used to treat both external and internal fungal infections.
The therapeutic properties of cedarwood oil are as follows:
Anti-inflammatory
Antiseborrheic
Antiseptic
Depurative
Pectoral
Regenerative
Restorative
Tonic
Organoleptic properties
Cedarwood essential oil is liquid appearance that has a color that ranges from light yellow to brown and the characteristic sweet and woody olor.
Olor
Characteristic sweet and woody smell
Colour
From light yellow to brown
Appearance
Liquid
Components
Major components of cedarwood essential oil are beta-himachalene, gamma-himachalene and alpha-himachalene.
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