| Cedarwood is in the pine family of essential oils. It is | | | | Today?Cedarwood is a great insect |
| mentioned five times in Leviticus 14:4, 6, 49, 51, 52 | | | | repellent-especially for mosquitoes and fleas. It is |
| and again in Numbers- | | | | good for hair loss, tuberculosis, bronchitis, gonorrhea, |
| "The priests shall take cedarwood, hyssop, and | | | | and skin disorders. It is helpful as a decongestant for |
| crimson material, and throw them into the fire in | | | | the respiratory system and is helpful for |
| which the heifer is burning." Numbers 19:6. | | | | cystitis.Cedarwood is used for cellulite and to improve |
| The ancient oil used by the Egyptians was actually | | | | circulation and joint mobility in arthritis and |
| Cedrus libani. Cedrus atlantica is a close relative of the | | | | rheumatism. It helps relieve nervous tension and |
| biblical cedars of Lebanon which is not available today | | | | stress related conditions. It can enhance deep sleep |
| since the cedars of Lebanon are an endangered | | | | and emotional releases. Cedarwood can clear the |
| species. Solomon had most of the cedars of Lebanon | | | | mind and brain and has a calming effect on the whole |
| cut down to build his palace and temple. The oil from | | | | person. It's primary effect is anti-bacterial and for hair |
| the Lebanon cedar was used by the ancient | | | | loss. |
| Egyptians for embalming purposes, cosmetics, skin | | | | How Can We Use Cedarwood for our own Healing |
| care and perfumery. Cedarwood was used in ritual | | | | Today? |
| purification after touching anything "unclean." It was | | | | Cedarwood can be be diffused as well as used |
| also used in various medicines for its calming effects. | | | | topically, and as incense. It can be applied to the |
| Cedarwood was probably the first oil to be obtained | | | | healer's hands and run through the field for general |
| by distillation. Both cedarwood and sandalwood were | | | | support, strength and endurance. It can be applied |
| used similarly to cleanse lepers and evil spirits. The | | | | topically to the energy centers, brow, temples, soles |
| Egyptians and Sumerians were using this oil over | | | | of the feet. Cedarwood is non-toxic and non-irritating. |
| 5,000 years ago for embalming, as a disinfectant and | | | | Would you like to discover more about the healing |
| for other medicinal purposes. For biblical people, this oil | | | | abilities of cedarwood oil? Educational programs on |
| symbolized abundance, fertility and spiritual strength. | | | | aromatherapy will assist you in learning how to use |
| It is still used as a temple incense by the Tibetans | | | | essential oils safely. The Institute of Spiritual Healing |
| and is employed in their traditional medicine. | | | | & Aromatherapy offers such programs. |
| How Can We Use Cedarwood Oil for Healing | | | | |