Cedarwood (Virginian) Essential Oil

Emotionally
Cedarwood (Virginian) is naturally grounding and supportive. It can help to calm a restless or anxious mind and promote a feeling of euphoria.

Physically
Cedarwood (Virginian) can be used as a gentle decongestant to help ease the symptoms of colds and flu. It can also bring relief to tired, achy muscles when massaged into the skin, and can soothe and condition dryness and irritation. Its antibacterial properties make it especially helpful for oily and acne-prone skin.

Around the home
Cedarwood (Virginian’s) warm, woody fragrance can help keep moths at bay. Simply add a few drops of essential oil to a cotton wool ball and tuck into wardrobes or drawers. It can also be diluted and applied to exposed skin (avoiding the face) or used in a diffuser to help deter other flying insects.

Simple and effective ways to incorporate Cedarwood (Virginian) essential oil into your daily routine.

Diffuser Blend
Add 6-8 drops of Cedarwood (Virginian) to your diffuser to create a grounding atmosphere. Helps to ease an anxious mind. It is also helpful for relieving the symptoms of coughs and colds.

Massage Blend
Add up to 5 drops of Cedarwood (Virginian) per 10 ml of blending oil, or 2 drops per 10ml for a facial blend. Helps to soothe aching muscles and boost circulation.

Skin Blend
Add 2 drops of Cedarwood (Virginian) per 10 ml of blending oil for a facial blend, or up to 5 drops per 10 ml for use on the body. Helpful for all skin types, particularly dry, inflamed and oily skin due to its naturally antibacterial and disinfecting qualities.

Bath Blend
Add 4 to 6 drops of Cedarwood (Virginian) to 20ml of blending oil – enough for around 3 baths. Add to the water just before you get in and swirl it around. Helps to ground emotions and ease an anxious mind. Also helpful for providing relief to achy muscles and treating oily or inflamed skin.

Inhalation
Add 3 drops of Cedarwood (Virginian) to a bowl of hot water. Place a towel over your head, close your eyes and breathe in the steam to help soothe head colds, nasal congestion and other respiratory concerns. This application is not suitable for asthmatics. Instead use a diffuser.

Virginian Cedarwood essential oil has a sweet, fresh aroma with warm woody undertones.

Aromatically, Virginian Cedarwood is a middle note essential oil, the main body and balance of a blend, meaning its scent will last a few hours. It blends well with Orange, Ginger or Sandalwood.

Virginian Cedarwood essential oil is actually extracted from a species of Juniper tree known as Red Cedar. The bark of the tree, cultivated in the USA and Canada, is steam distilled, to release the essential oil.

The Cedarwood tree has been used by Native Americans for centuries. They peel the bark from the trunk to make a host of objects from homewares to totem poles. It is also popular with modern manufacturers to create bespoke furniture.

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