Virginia Cedar Essential Oil

Latin name : Juniperus Virginiana

Part of the plant used: wood

Source : USA

Extraction method: steam distillation

Cedar is a plant native to cold climates and is typically found at high altitudes. The health benefits of cedarwood essential oil can be attributed to its properties as an antiseborrheic, antiseptic, antispasmodic, tonic, astringent, diuretic, emmenagogue, expectorant, insecticide, sedative, and fungicide.

Cedarwood Essential Oil relieves the symptoms of seborrhea. Seborrhea, or seborrheic eczema, is a troublesome condition caused by a malfunction of the sebaceous glands. This results in increased sebum production and subsequent infection of the epidermal cells. It is unsightly, as the skin, which turns white or pale yellow, begins to flake, particularly on the scalp, eyebrows, inner ear, and anywhere else with hair follicles. Cedarwood oil can be beneficial in treating this inflammatory condition and can reduce skin flaking, regulate sebum production, and treat the infection. The oil also reduces the unsightly redness and obvious signs of the condition while clearing it up.

Cedarwood oil prevents wounds from becoming septic and protects them from tetanus germs. By defending the body against toxins, cedarwood essential oil relieves white blood cells and the immune system of additional stress, allowing them to protect internal functions.

Cedarwood oil can be used as a general health tonic, as it tones organ systems and stimulates metabolism. It tightens and tones the muscles of the skin, stomach, and digestive system, and regulates brain function. It also enhances kidney and liver function, further improving overall health and well-being.