| The aromatic oil from the evergreen cedar tree has | | | | benefits the urinary track system. Cedarwood |
| been used by various cultures around the world for | | | | stimulates the circulation to relax the nervous |
| centuries. Each civilization has their unique applications | | | | system. It is also known to have a tonic effect on |
| for the woodsy essential oil. Traditionally, Native | | | | the entire body. On an emotional level, cedarwood oil |
| Americans used it for respiratory infections. The | | | | helps to relieve nervous tension and stress-related |
| ancient Egyptians utilized cedarwood essential oil for | | | | conditions, dispel gloomy thoughts, anxiety, and fears. |
| embalming. The people of the Middle East have | | | | Today, cedarwood essential oil is used extensively as |
| employed it for various practices since Biblical times, | | | | a fixative in perfumery, particularly in soap making. It |
| and Tibetan monks use it today as incense and to | | | | is also used in room sprays, disinfectants, and other |
| help in meditations. | | | | household products. It is an excellent insect repellent |
| The cedar tree is a slow-growing evergreen tree | | | | and was once used with citronella as a commercial |
| with reddish heartwood and brown cones that can | | | | insecticide. |
| get up to 108 feet high and can have a trunk | | | | Used externally, cedarwood oil is relatively non-toxic |
| diameter of over 5 feet! Cedars are native to North | | | | but can cause acute local irritation and sensitivity in |
| America, especially the Rocky Mountain regions. Its | | | | some people. If applying to your skin always perform |
| strongly aromatic wood contains a high percentage | | | | a patch test. As with all essential oils, never use them |
| of essential oil. The essential oil is extracted by steam | | | | undiluted. Do not take internally and keep away from |
| distillation from the timber waste, sawdust, shavings, | | | | children. |
| and the like. The pale yellow or orange oily liquid has | | | | Antidandruff Treatment Recipe: |
| a mild, sweet balsamic scent. | | | | Add 6 drops cedarwood, 6 drops rosemary, and 4 |
| The cedarwood scent blends well with neroli, jasmine, | | | | drops cypress essential oils to 1 1/2 fluid ounces (50 |
| juniper, chamomile, geranium, lavender, frankincense, | | | | mL) olive oil. Massage into the scalp with your |
| ylang ylang, rosewood, vetiver, rose, and patchouli. | | | | fingertips, cover, and leave overnight (if possible). |
| Its antiseptic properties make it a popular choice for | | | | Shampoo thoroughly the following morning. Use half |
| treating acne, oily skin, and dandruff. As a diuretic, it | | | | of the recipe for children. |