Virginia Cedar Essential Oil

Latin Name: Juniperus VirginianaPart of Plant Used: WoodSource: USA Extraction Method: Steam DistillationCedar 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 antiseborrheic, antiseptic, antispasmodic, tonic, astringent, diuretic, emmenagogue, expectorant, insecticide, sedative, and fungicida.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 increased sebum production and subsequent infection of epidermal cells. It looks very ugly, as the skin, white or pale yellow, begins to slough off, particularly from the scalp, eyebrows, inner ear, and anywhere else with hair follicles. Cedar oil can be beneficial in curing this inflammatory situation and can reduce this skin flaking, regularize sebum production, and treat the infection. The oil also reduces ugly redness and obvious signs of the condition while eliminating it. Cedarwood oil prevents wounds from becoming septic, as well as 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 overall health, as it tones organ systems and stimulates metabolism. It tightens and tones the muscles of the skin, stomach, digestive system and regulates brain functions. It increases kidney and liver functionality, which further improves overall health and well-being.