Cedarwood

Cedarwood, Cedrus atlantica

Okay this is one of the ‘bloke’ types of oils, it is pungent and woody.

Be warned it can turn the head of a cool hearted woman to encourage her to come back for a second bite. You can find this oil bringing the occasional placid woman totally undone.


A provocatively rich, spicy, warming oil. Harmonizing, restorative and spiritual - with a little sensuality mixed in.


This enchanting oil is believed to be life-giving. Let the evocative essence of Cedarwood calm, sooth and comfort you.


It may help to stabilize energies thrown out of balance, bringing harmony and clarity.


While enhancing meditation, it supports and heals many body systems, restoring and returning the sense of well-being and self-esteem.


It is reminiscent of sandalwood, but slightly dryer, it is pleasantly deep, woody and balsamic.


The calming, soothing, harmonizing and comforting action of Cedarwood makes it a valuable aid to deepen meditation and strengthen focus.


It is of great benefit to nervous tension, anxiety and stress-related problems.


Believed to dispel gloomy thoughts and depressive moods it helps clear obsession, and diffuses fear. It will aid in clearing anger and aggression, and give the heart a warming courage.


Its subtle properties may balance your energies and help you find clarity of mind. When added to a massage oil it is reputed to increase sexual response. As a tonic to the body, its stimulating effect on the soul, combined with the stress-reducing properties may give some foundation to this belief.


Cedarwood is used widely against numerous respiratory disorders, and has a tonic action on the nervous, urinary and endocrine gland system, so helping to regulate homeostasis, thus restoring the balance within the body. It may relieve painful arthritis and chronic rheumatism. Its strengthening, detoxifying, antibacterial and antifungal properties help with numerous conditions of the skin and hair.


This essential oil blends wonderfully with many other 'tree' oils. Try it with bergamot, cinnamon, cypress, frankincense, jasmine, juniper, lavender, lemon, linden blossom, Neroli, rose and rosemary.


Effective in room sprays and diffusers as an air purifier and insect and vermin repellent. Particularly effective against mosquitoes, moths, woodworm, termites, ants, leeches and even rats. It will help keep moths away from your woolies.

Essential safety precautions:

Cedarwood should be avoided during pregnancy as it can induce menstruation. It may cause skin irritation and sensitization on sensitive skin or if used in high concentrations.

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