Family: Cupressaceae
Description & Extraction:
Cedar wood essential oil is extracted from Juniperus virginiana of the Cupressaceae family. It is also known as Virginian, red, eastern red or southern red cedar, as well as Bedford cedar wood. This clean smelling, balsamic oil does not only help calm and balance energy, but also promotes spirituality, while helping to clear the respiratory system of excess phlegm and catarrh. It sorts out urinary tract infections, as well as bladder and kidney disorders, while improving oily skin and clearing up dandruff. Wood chips and sawdust are subjected to steam distillation to extract the oil and the yield is about 35 %. It blends well with benzoin, bergamot, cinnamon, cypress, frankincense, jasmine, juniper, lavender, lemon, neroli, rose and rosemary.
Chemical Components:
The main chemical components of cedar wood oil are a-cedrene, b-cedrene, thujopsene, other sesquiterpenes, cedrol and widdrol.
Toxicological Properties:
Cedar wood oil are antiseborrhoeic, antiseptic, antispasmodic, tonic, astringent, diuretic, emmenagogue, expectorant, insecticide, sedative and fungicide.
Uses & Precaution:
Cedar wood oil benefits the skin by its sedating ability which relieves itching. Its astringent action is great for acne, oily skin, as well as for hair and dandruff. It helps with chest and urinary infections, acts as a general tonic and has a pronounced effect on mucus membranes.
It has a calming and soothing effect on the mind and is of great help in conditions associated with anxiety and nervous tension. It is also of value in cases of arthritis and rheumatism.
In high concentration, cedar wood oil may irritate the skin and it should be avoided in pregnancy.
Product Name | Cedarwood Oil |
Botanical Name | Cedrus Deodara |
Appearance | Fluid Liquid |
Colour | Yellowish to Brown Yellow |
Odour | Sweet Woody Odour. |
Brand | Kanta |
Pay Mode Terms | L/C (Letter of Credit),T/T (Bank Transfer) |
Physico-Chemical Properties | |
Optical Rotation | -40 / -18 |
Refractive Index | 1,5000 - 1,5100 |
Specific Gravity | 0.97200 to 0.98300 @ 25.00 °C. |
Established in the year 2005, Kanta Enterprises Private Limited, New Delhi, is among the leading manufacturer, supplier & wholesaler of a wide range of high quality Natural Essential Oils, Spice Oils and Natural Crude Oils. Our effective product range is inclusive of Natural Essential Oils, Spice Oils and Carrier Oils. These oils are extracted from natural sources and are free from any type of contamination. The offered natural essential oils are commonly used in various cosmetics, perfumery and for the treatment of depression and related disorders as well. Keeping in mind our customer’s convenience, these oils are available with us in bulk with standardized packaging. These oils are known for their purity, aroma and medicinal value.
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