Cedarwood (Cedrus atlantica manetti – Pinaceae Description Cedarwood oil is extracted through the process of steam distillation from the wood pieces of the cedarwood tree. This oil is mildly antiseptic and may be effective against hair loss, tuberculosis, bronchitis, gonorrhea, and skin disorders such as acne and psoriasis. It can reduce hardening of artery walls. It is high in sesquiterpenes which can stimulate the limbic region of the brain (the center of our emotions). It also may help stimulate the pineal gland, which releases melatonin, an antioxidant hormone associated with deep sleep. The other health benefits of Cedarwood Essential Oil are preventing dandruff, respiratory congestion, coughs, cystitis, sinusitis and fluid retention. Cedarwood can be used as a general health tonic since it tones the organ systems and stimulates metabolism. USE: Diffuse or apply topically to location with a carrier oil.
