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There is a reason the cedar tree is given mention in the bible as a popular and recommended tree for its symbolism of protection, wisdom and abundance. The properties it contains are numerous and give it a most beneficial role in the lives of mankind.
The cedar tree belongs to the coniferous cypress family which is renowned for its healing and therapeutic abilities. The Juniperus Virginiana grows very tall and favors high altitudes. Cedar wood essential oil is extracted from the wood pieces through steam distillation which then produces the viscous yellowish amber color of the essential oil.
Historically, the tree was used to make poultices. Using the leaves and sprigs and heating these on hot stones could help relieve rheumatic ailments and arthritis. Today use of the cedar as an essential oil has dominated the pharmacopoeia world.
The essential oil can be found to form small crystals at low temperatures which dissolve back to liquid form when the temperatures improve, at around 16o centigrade.
Effective blending
Like all other essential oils, the cedar wood has even more effective benefits when blended or mixed with other oil bases. Particularly potent is when it is mixed with Wintergreen in a diffuser. The warmth of the herbaceous aroma that is characteristic of the cedar will form an awesome base scent. The following is a list of some of the favorite blend companions for cedar;
| Clary Sage | Cypress | Frankincense |
| Chamomile Roman | Citronella | Lemon eucalyptus |
| Lemon-grass | Rosemary | Patchouli |
Essential benefits
There are boundless benefits that can be derived from the cedar wood essential oil. It is highly rich in some major components like alpha-cedrene, cedrol, beta-cedrene, widdrol and the most prominent thujospene. Thujospene belongs to the sesquiterpens which possess really vast ability to improve and vitalize the body’s health in several ways.
Vitality Gem
Cedar wood can be used during a workout to increase vitality and pace. By massaging the chest just before or during a work-out, you will find that the whole activity becomes livelier. You can also use it to revitalize the skin where there are certain imperfections. There is ability in the wood oil that can cleanse the skin thereby giving it full luster.
Emotional Grounding
The oil carries within it certain properties that promote the sense of relaxation and emotional grounding when one is emotionally distressed. This can be diffused by diffusing the oil into the air around you. The woody sweet smell is a miracle worker when it comes to helping you relax on an emotional level. You can also apply the oil to the feet and simply inhale it for physical relaxation.
Insect Repellent
During particular periods of the year, the garden and you home may be prone to attack and infestation of certain bugs and insects. The cedar has an uncanny ability to keep these at bay. You simply need to add a drop onto a cotton ball and place it where the insects roam the most. When the scent is fading away you just replace the swab of cotton or add some more cedar wood essential oil drops.
Other uses for the cedar wood essential oil
This invaluable multi-purpose oil is an answer to a number of specific physical conditions and ailments such as;
- Spasmodic conditions
- Loss of Hair
- Eczema
- Dry scalp
- Arthritis
The cedar is an all-time essential oil which can be used for a number of uses industrially. It is a great additive in deodorants and some antiseptic products. It also works in certain food stuff-s as a flavor heightening agent. Cedar wood also aides as an analgesic for toothaches, and muscle strains. It should be used with care as some may be skin-sensitive and for the pregnant, the nursing and those under the care of a medical doctor, only use the oil with approval from your doctor.
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