Cedarwood Essential Oil (Virginian)

VIRGINIAN CEDARWOOD ESSENTIAL OIL

Cedarwood Virginian Essential Oil is a popular essential oil used in aromatherapy and personal care due to its unique and comforting woody scent. This oil is extracted from the wood of the Juniperus Virginiana tree, a slow growing evergreen tree that is commonly found in North America, and has very dense branches that can reach up to 20m high.

The oil is extracted using the steam distillation method, which ensures that the oil retains its natural purity and therapeutic properties. The warm and grounding aroma of Cedarwood Virginian Essential Oil makes it an excellent choice for promoting relaxation, soothing the mind and body, and creating a peaceful environment. It’s a popular essential oil to use in products formulated for men due to its woody, outdoor scent.

Cedarwood Virginian Essential Oil is a popular choice for its numerous benefits which have been known to;

• Create a peaceful and restorative environment with its clarifying, healing, and relaxing properties. Its calming effects on the mind and body make it an ideal choice for use during meditation and yoga sessions.
• Support healthy skin with its natural antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties. Its soothing effects can help to alleviate irritation, reduce blemishes, and promote a clear and healthy complexion.
• Antifungal and antibacterial properties help to promote healthy hair growth, as well as keep the scalp clean and free from dandruff.
• Naturally repel insects with its distinct and powerful aroma, making it an excellent addition to insect repellent products.
• Cedarwood Virginian can be added to a massage oil or carrier oil base to help boost circulation, flush toxins and ease aching muscles.

Overall, Cedarwood Virginian Essential Oil is a versatile and highly beneficial oil that is well-suited for use in a wide range of personal care and wellness products. Its warm and woody aroma, combined with its natural healing properties, make it a popular choice for anyone looking to promote relaxation, reduce stress levels, and promote healthy skin and hair.

AWO stocks several Cedarwood Essential Oils. Cedarwood Virginian Essential Oil is considered to have a softer aroma when compared to the others, and has often been described to have a similar aroma to freshly sharpened pencils. Cedarwood Atlas has a slightly sweet and spicy aroma, with a rich woody undertone, reminiscent of cedar lined chests. Cedarwood Himalayan on the other hand is a little sharper, with a balsamic, honeyed note.

Cedarwood Virginian Key Benefits:

• Helps provide a clarifying, healing, and relaxing atmosphere
• Promotes healthy skin when diluted and applied topically to the face and body
• Can help to ease aching muscles
• Promotes healthy hair growth and reduce hair loss
• Can be used as a natural insect repellent

Cedarwood Virginian Oil Therapeutic Properties:
Antiseptic, Anti-inflammatory, Astringent, Antibacterial

Cedarwood Virginian Oil General Uses:
Aromatherapy, Personal fragrances, Skincare products, Hair care products, Insect repellent products

Cedarwood Virginian Oil Emotional Benefits:
Grounding, Calming, Relaxing, Soothing, Clarifying, Meditative

Cedarwood Virginian Blends Well With:
Bergamot, Clary Sage, Cypress, Frankincense, Lavender, Rosemary and Sandalwood

How to use Cedarwood Virginian Essential Oil

• Diffuse: Add a few drops to an aromatherapy diffuser or electric vaporiser and let the soothing aroma of Cedarwood Virginian Essential Oil fill your environment.
• Topically: Dilute a few drops of Cedarwood Virginian Oil into a carrier oil, massage oil, or moisturiser to soothe sore, tight and fatigued muscles.
  See topical dilution guide below for safe topical application
  
• Bath: Add a few drops of Cedarwood Virginian Essential Oil to a warm bath to promote relaxation and ease tension in the body.
• Foot Spa: Along with Juniper Berry or Cypress, add Cedarwood Virginian Essential Oil to a pool of warm water before soaking your feet.
• On The Go: Add 4-6 drops of Cedarwood Virginian Oil to a 15ml roller bottle and top with Fractionated Coconut Oil to create an on-the-go grounding roller blend.
• Fast Remedy: Add 1-2 drops of Cedarwood Virginian Oil to a tissue and inhale at a distance while ensuring that the oil does not come into direct contact with the skin. Alternatively, you can smell the oil directly from the bottle!

Topical Dilution Guidelines
Please note that the following guidelines are recommended for healthy adults:

• General Use: 2 – 4% dilution (4 – 8 drops per 10ml)
• Facial Application: 1 – 2% dilution (2 – 4 drops per 10ml)