Cedarwood,
deodora, wild
Cedarwood,
wild (Cedrus deodora)
from the Himalayas Essential oil by Garden
Essence.
100% pure, single species, first distillation, guaranteed free of
pesticides and herbicides.
This majestic
tree was used to
build King Solomon’s temple because its fragrance was thought
to
lead worshipers to prayer and thus closer to God. The ancient Egyptians
used cedar as a preservative and for embalming, in cosmetics, and as
incense.
In India, Cedrus deodara oil has
been shown to
possess insecticidal and antifungal properties and to have some
potential for control of fungal deterioration of spices during storage.
Decoction of the wood is used in the treatment of fevers, flatulence,
pulmonary and urinary disorders, rheumatism, piles, kidney stones,
insomnia and diabetes. The leaves are bitter, acrid, thermogenic and
are useful in inflammations and tubercular glands.
Properties
of cedarwood: Antiseptic, astringent; brings on menstruation,
clears mucus, sedates nerves, and stimulates circulation
Uses
for cedarwood:
Inhale the steam of cedarwood essential oil to treat respiratory
infections and clear congestion. Add a few drops to a sitz bath to ease
the pain and irritation of urinary infections and to cure the infection
more quickly. Applied to oily skin, cedarwood essential oil is an
astringent that dries and helps clear acne. Incorporate it into a
facial wash, spritzer, or other cosmetic (10 drops of essential oil per
ounce of preparation).
Added to a salve (15 drops of
essential
oil per ounce of salve), it relieves dermatitis and, in some cases,
eczema and psoriasis. For bites and itching, mix cedarwood and an equal
part of alcohol or vegetable oil, and dab directly on the area. Add two
drops of essential oil to every ounce of shampoo or hair conditioner to
ease dandruff and possibly slow hair loss.
Warnings
for cedarwood: Both cedar and juniper are best avoided during
pregnancy. Deodora) is considered the safest.
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