Cedar essential oil
Name: CEDAR (HIMALAYAN) ESSENTIAL OIL
Botanical name: Cedrus deodara
Country of origin: India
Organic: No
Chemotype (main components): α,β,γ,-Himachalene, α-Atlantone
Extraction method: distillation
Plant part: wood chips
Aroma: sweet woody oil with a sandalwood undertone
Perfumery note: base note, fixative
Name: CEDAR (ATLAS) ESSENTIAL OIL
Botanical name: Cedrus atlantica
Country of origin: Morocco
Organic: Yes
Chemotype (main components): α,β,γ,-Himachalene, α-Atlantone
Extraction method: distillation
Plant part: wood shavings
Aroma: rich, sweet, woody, balsamic, warm.
Perfumery note: base note, fixative
Name: CEDAR (VIRGINIA) ESSENTIAL OIL
Botanical name: Juniperus virginiana
Country of origin: USA
Extraction method: steam distillation
Certification: wild raw material
Plant part: wood shavings
Perfumery note: base note, fixative
Aroma: dry, sweetish-woody, smoky.
Warnings: may be phototoxic
GENERAL INFORMATION:
Atlas cedar (Cedrus atlantica) and Himalayan cedar (Cedrus deodara) – are true cedars and are widely used in aromatherapy. They have a warm, balsamic aroma and have a grounding, relaxing effect, help prepare for sleep, reduce stress, and are diffused during meditation and yoga practices.
Another "cedar" oil - Virginia cedar (Juniperus virginiana) - is actually a juniper, so its scent and properties differ. This cedar is characterized by a dry, rich, smoky aroma, most commonly used in perfumery.
Atlas cedar (Cedrus atlantica) – true cedar, with a warm, woody and balsamic scent.
- used to calm the mind and promote inner balance.
Himalayan cedar (Cedrus deodara) – essential oil with a soft, sweetish-woody aroma.
- valued for its cleansing and relaxing properties.
Virginia cedar (Juniperus virginiana) – although not true cedar, it has a dry, smoky scent.
- for air purification, supports emotional stability.
SAFETY!
Must be diluted.
For pregnant women: the effects on pregnant women have not been fully studied, therefore we recommend consulting a doctor- aromatherapist before use.
The golden rule of aromatherapy – less is more, i.e. essential oils work better in small doses.
| Effect on emotions | Balances/harmonises, Calms/relaxes, For sleep, Stress management |
| Effect on environment | For sauna, Insect repellent |
| For cosmetics and massage | For facial cosmetics, Regenerative |
| Age groups | Expectant/pregnant, For mothers/nursing, For babies, Children from 0 months |
| By plant part | Wood |
| Suitable for animals | For dogs |
| By method of use | Essential oils for diffusion, For use on skin, Facial cosmetics, For perfumery |
| Certification | Non-organic |
| Perfumery note | Base note |
| Extraction method | Distillation |
