Essential Oil

Cedarwood (Himalayan) Essential Oil

Cedrus deodara

  • Certified Organic Available
Studied Properties

GENERAL CHEMICAL COMPOSITION

Main constituents:
α-himachalene
α-cedrene
β-himachalene
deodarone
β-cedrene

ALLERGENS: No known allergens

Cedarwood Himalayan Oil has anti-inflammatory, anti-microbial and insecticidal properties.

Common Uses

Insect Repellents:
The insecticidal properties make this oil a valuable ingredient in natural insect repellents.

Skin Care:
The anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties make it a useful ingredient in skin care products aimed at teenage, acne, oily, mature and problem skin.

Hair Care:
These properties also make it beneficial in hair care products to aid scalp conditions.

Diffusers and Air Freshening Products:
Cedarwood Himalayan Oil will help deodorise and freshen a room – making it a great addition to air freshening products. When used with a diffuser, Cedarwood can be uplifting, calming and energising at the same time.

Aromatherapy:
In aromatherapy it is often found in meditations blends for its grounding and soothing properties. It also aids concentration when studying and is known to help ease coughs and bronchitis.

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There are several varieties of Cedarwood oils. This oil is very similar to Cedarwood Atlas both in aroma and benefits, except that its scent is a little bit sharper. It is a yellow to brownish yellow viscous oil, extracted from the wood. It is also incredibly beneficial for emotional and respiratory support. Coming from a cold climate, high altitude and native to the Himalayan mountains of northern India, Pakistan and Afghanistan, Cedarwood Himalayan is the most prized Cedarwood and has similar properties but a slightly different aroma to the Cedarwood Atlas. It can grow up to 50 meters high. The tree and its oil are highly sought after in India. The oil has valuable anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial and insecticidal properties.

More about Cedarwood (Himalayan) Essential Oil

Studied Properties

  • Antimicrobial
  • Anti-inflammatory
  • Calming
  • Energizing

Common Uses

  • Aromatherapy
  • Blemish
  • Colds & Respiratory
  • Fragrance
  • Hair & Scalp Care
  • Insect Repellant
  • Oily Skin
  • Skin Care

Feature Constituents

  • α-himachalene
  • α-cedrene
  • β-himachalene

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