Virginia Cedarwood Essential Oil

Latin name: Juniperus Virginiana

Plant part used: wood

Source: USA

Extraction method: steam distillation

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

Cedarwood Essential Oil relieves the symptoms of seborrhea. Seborrhea or seborrheic eczema is a terrible disease caused by a malfunction of the sebaceous glands. This results in an overproduction of sebum and the subsequent infection of the epidermal cells. It looks very ugly, as the skin, white or pale yellow in color, begins to peel off, particularly from the scalp, eyebrows, inner ear, and anywhere else with hair follicles. Cedar oil can be beneficial in curing this inflammatory condition and can reduce this skin peeling, regulate sebum production, and treat the infection. The oil also reduces the ugly redness and obvious signs of the condition while eliminating it.

Cedarwood oil prevents wounds from becoming septic, in addition to protecting 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.

Cedar oil can be used as a tonic for general health, as it tones the organ systems and stimulates metabolism. It tightens and tones the muscles of the skin, stomach, and digestive system, and regulates brain functions. It increases the functionality of the kidney and liver, which further improves overall health and well-being.