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Cedarwood

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There are three types of cedar trees that produce oils for aromatherapy purposes...Red Cedar, Juniperus Virginiana. Native of North America is the first. This tree can grow up to 100 feet. It grows mainly in mountainous regions east of the Rocky Mountains. Distilling of it reddish heartwood and seed bearing cones, a yellow to orange oil is produced, with a sweet balsamic scent.

Next is the Texas cedarwood or Juniperus Mexicana. It is a smaller tree, grows to 21 feet. Native to Southwestern United States, Mexico and Central America. It gives off dark orange or brown oil and has a sweet smoky, woody scent. Distillation can come from the trees needles and twisted branches.

Third is the Atlas Cedar. or Cedrus Atlanticus. This tree grows on the Atlas Mountains of North Africa. It is the member of the Pinaceae family. Grow up to 100 feet. Steam distillation of chips of wood and sawdust, produces a thick yellow to honey colored oil. It has a sweet, warm, woody pine scent.

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Cedarwood - Cedrus

To produce one pound of oil it takes 29 pounds of plant material. The tree must be cut down. The first 2 can remain standing. It is said some cedars can live anywhere from 1,000 to 2,000 years.

Beauty Tips

Its oil can clear skin by healing skin rashes, and blemishes. It reduces excessive secretions of sebum or, oil. Normalizes dry, oily skin and hair. It can help control dandruff and seborrhea, stimulates the scalp and hair follicles. It can help reduce hair loss, some have claimed it promoted hair growth.

Emotional Helps

It is a calming oil, eases anxiety, nervous tension, stress related conditions.
Helps level out energy imbalances. Can help bring comfort and strength, reinforcing resolve and self security.
It is also said that cedarwood oil is an aphrodisiac, or so the claim goes.

Health Aid

May help the following,
Arthritis
Bronchitis
Cellulite
Cystitis
Dandruff (with a blend of Rosemary)
Acne
Eczema
Oily skin

WARNING: Do not use on sensitive skin. Do not use during pregnancy.

All information provided here is for information purposes only, you should consult a medical doctor if you have any health queries or problems.

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