Cedar Essential Oil

Cedar oil, or cedarwood oil is one of the many essential oils that have multiple benefits of use.  One of its most common uses is that of an insect repellent, but many other benefits can be had using this fragrant oil. Cedar oil is derived from distilling sawdust and wood chips from the juniper tree and has had many important uses throughout history, one of which was the use of cedar oil in ancient Egypt for embalming purposes.

Cedar Oil As Insect Repellent
Cedar oil makes an effective insect repellent due to its insecticide properties. Pure oil can lose potency in just 1 to 2 hours so to get the most benefit, try mixing this oil with other essential oils like citronella or lemongrass, or purchase a commercial spray with cedar oil as the base. A great choice for commercial insect repellent using cedar oil is 32 Ounce Texas Cedarwood Oil.

Cedar Oil as an Anti Seborrhoeic
Seborrhoea in one form, is a type of eczema. Cedar oil is very helpful at clearing up inflammation caused by this condition and helps to reduce infection. If you have been diagnosed with this condition, use of cedar oil may be a less expensive and more beneficial remedy.

Cedar Oil as an Antiseptic
Cedar oil is often used as an ingredient in herbal antiseptic creams due to its cleansing properties. This oil can protect wounds from infection and prevent from additional germs, like tetanus.

Cedar Oil as an Anti Spasmodic
If you suffer from leg spasms, or other types of spasm such as those of the nerves, heart or intestines, cedar oil is very effective at relief. Apply externally.

Cedar Oil as a Tonic and Diuretic
Use cedar oil to stimulate metabolism, tone up muscles, stimulate brain function, and increase removal of unhealthy fat. Use of this oil can give relief to problems such as obesity, urinary tract infections, arthritis, and high blood pressure. Cedar oil helps to remove excess water and toxins like uric acid.

Other Uses of Cedar Oil
If you haven’t found enough uses for cedar oil, consider the following:

• relief from irregular and painful menstruation
• soothing, sedation and calming of mind
• relief from insomnia
• itch relief
• relief for fungal infections
• relief for cystitis
• clearing dandruff
• oily skin treatment
• clearing acne
• relief for arthritis

Caution When Using Cedar Oil
While this product includes all natural properties, pregnant women should avoid its use. When applying concentrated amounts of cedar oil to the skin, irritation could occur. Be careful with sensitive skin.

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