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Cedarwood Essential Oil Benefits And Uses Explained

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High blood pressure and obesity are some of the most common ailments in our society these days. However, in our modern fast-paced and generally superficial lifestyle, we tend to overlook some of the more obvious causes for such ailments. Stress is the number one cause of a wide variety of health issues that affect us all. Pure essential oils have been a part of medicine and healing for a long time. They’ve even been used for their soothing role in aromatherapy and diffusing.

There are plenty of types of essential oils that you might have heard of such as vetiver oil, frankincense oil, bergamot oil, peppermint oil, and sandalwood oil. Yet are you familiar with cedarwood oil? It’s a particularly calming essential oil that has formed the basis of many early and even modern medicinal practices. It’s a wonderful, natural product and is widely considered a cure-all treatment for a variety of health ailments from hair loss and sleeplessness, to even canine flea infestations. The balsamic and woody aroma of cedarwood essential oil can help a person feel Zen. The oil is also used in relaxation products such as massage oil or lotion. You can even find it in self care products such as beard oil.

Though there are many chemical treatments for these issues and ailments on the market, they often come with unpleasant side effects and can cause addiction. And no need to cause harm to yourself when you’re trying to make yourself healthier and happier! While you may become “addicted” to essential oils because they are so useful and effective, they do not actually cause addiction. So they’re much safer both in short and especially long term. Plus, cedarwood essential oil is generally safe, so it’s a good option to try for some basic yet important solutions.

What Is Cedarwood Essential Oil?

Pincones.

Cedarwood.

Cedarwood essential oil, also known as cedar oil, comes form a variety of conifers. One such tree is the cedar tree cedrus deodara. Yet ironically, most of the oil is not derived from true cedar trees. Rather, it comes from a variety of juniper and Cypress trees such as juniperus virginiana.

Originally, the majority of cedarwood essential oil was produced directly from the Lebanese cedar tree. This is especially true of the Sumerians and Egyptians, who knew of the benefits of this oil long ago. However, over time, their numbers diminished significantly and production had to stop as the tree’s numbers began dwindling. One of the more commonly utilized true cedarwood trees for oil production these days is the Cedrus atlantica, which is native to northern parts of Africa such as Morocco. There are also other types of cedarwood oil. For instance, Virginian cedarwood oil comes from the southern red cedar, and Texas cedarwood oil (Juniperus ashei) comes from Juniperus mexicana

Cedarwood essential oil is distilled from the foliage of the tree as well as plant parts such as the root, parts of the wood, and even the bark. The most common mode of this extraction method is steam distillation. The cleanest and purest natural extract is oil that was steam distilled. This method allows the phytochemicals and nutrients to remain intact and results in a quality oil.

Before using any essential oil, it is imperative that you find out how it was distilled. Certain distillation processes are not suitable for use on the surface of your skin and may contain leftover traces of chemicals that could be absorbed into the bloodstream and cause other, internal issues.

One benefit of cedarwood essential oil is that it contains cedrol. This compound provides the oil with anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and antifungal properties. Cedrol, along with cedrene, also helps contribute to the oil’s aroma. And both cedrol and cedrene, in addition to sesquiterpenes, thujopsene and widdrol, help cedarwood oil deliver all of its health benefits.

Be wary when reading that a company’s cedarwood oil is “therapeutic grade”. There is no office or department which regulates the quality of essential oils, so technically any business can call their essential oils “therapeutic grade”, but this title is meaningless.

Cedarwood Essential Oil For Hair Growth

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Using cedarwood essential oil can help your hair health.

Cedarwood essential oil can do a lot to benefit your scalp and hair health. It is a favorite of aromatherapists for its ability to help strengthen hair and revitalize hair growth. This works for both men and women and can be used in a variety of ways. You can dilute it with a carrier oil or mix it with your shampoo or conditioner.

Try combining 4 drops of cedar oil with 6 drops of rosemary oil, 4 drops of thyme oil, 6 drops of lavender oil, along with 6 ml of jojoba oil and 40 ml of grapeseed oil. Massaging this combination into your scalp each night for a few minutes with a warm towel around your head can help treat bald spots.  

Male pattern baldness is generally the result of a buildup of excess testosterone underneath the surface of the scalp. Over time, the testosterone converts into a chemical known as 5 alpha-reductase. This chemical blocks the pores of your scalp, starving your hair of essential nutrients it needs to grow and stay healthy. The high amount of sesquiterpenes contained in cedarwood extract helps to reduce the buildup of the 5 alpha-reductase, thus stimulating hair growth and allowing for a full and healthy head of hair. The oil also helps to moisturize your scalp, which means that it can reduce the effects of dandruff. 

For maximum effect, I recommend heating 6-8 drops of the oil in a carrier oil such as olive, canola or castor and then allowing it to cool (so that it is warm, but not hot). Rub the oil mixture into your scalp and wrap your head with a towel or plastic sandwich wrap and allow the oil to sit for 30 minutes to an hour. Then just rinse the oil from your hair and condition as usual. Do this twice a week, and you should start noticing the effects after just one or two weeks.

Cedarwood Essential Oil For Sleep

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Using cedarwood essential oil can help you sleep.

There’s nothing as frustrating as not being able to sleep. Well lucky for you, cedarwood essential oil is here to help. It is a popular sedative which aromatherapists have used for many years to help treat patients who suffer from insomnia. It’s also a fantastic alternative to the very real danger of addiction that pharmaceutical sedatives can cause, and it is perfect for helping to wean people off of them.

The natural chemical compounds of cedarwood essential oil stimulate the release of serotonin in your brain. Serotonin converts to melatonin – a chemical that causes fatigue and a sense of calm throughout our bodies and helps us get to sleep. 

There are a variety of ways you can use the oil to treat insomnia. For instance, you can rub the oil on your neck and chest. You can dab drops of the oil onto your pillow, simply inhale the oil from the container, or try using the steaming method:

Add 8 – 10 drops of cedarwood oil to a bowl of boiled water and cover the bowl with a towel. Then, place your head under the towel and close your eyes. Breathe in the steam for about 5 – 10 minutes. You should feel a lot calmer after doing this. But if you feel like you need a bit more, you can repeat the process or follow through with some of the other methods after the steam treatment.

Cedarwood Essential Oil For Fleas And DIY Flea Remedy

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Cedarwood Essential Oil for fleas.

Fleas are no doubt one of the peskiest and most annoying infestations anyone can encounter at home. They’re hard to get rid of and can cause disease – not mention the endless itching and scratching! There are many flea treatments available on the market, but almost all of them are based on harmful chemical pesticides and can make you and your pet seriously ill if used incorrectly. So why take the risk? Here’s a solution for getting rid of those pesky fleas once and for all. It’s cheap, natural and totally safe to use on your pets.

Ingredients

  • 2 teaspoons of cedarwood essential oil
  • 10 tablespoons of distilled water
  • 10 drops of lemongrass, lemon, orange, tea tree or eucalyptus oil
  • 1 plastic spray bottle

To make the mixture, simply pour the water into the spray bottle, then add the essential oils and shake well.

First, you must comb the dog’s hair (against the grain) in order to reveal the skin. Do this in the bath, as you don’t want the fleas all around your house. Keep spraying the mist onto your pet’s hair and skin, and brush repeatedly with a fine comb brush. This helps to capture those pesky fleas. You can also apply some oil to your hands and gently rub it behind your dog’s ears and face. If you do this, you must make sure you avoid the eyes! Repeat this a few times until you have relieved the worst of the infection.

Cedarwood Essential Oil For Use In Microscopy

Although not a widely popular use for the oil, cedarwood essential oil is particularly useful in the process of oil immersion. This relates to the use of microscopes for scientific study and research. You can apply the oil to both the specimen and lens to help increase the refractive qualities of the lens. This makes studying the specimen a lot easier.

Cedarwood Essential Oil vs. Lavender Essential Oil

Lavender plants.

Lavender

Cedarwood and lavender essential oil actually have very similar properties, and the two work together well. They are both strong, natural antiseptics and have strong antimicrobial qualities. You can use them both topically to treat a variety of skin irritations. 

Both of the oils are natural astringents, which means that they help lift and tighten skin cells. This helps to slow the signs of aging and prevent wrinkles. They are also natural insecticides and work well together in an oil burner or a diffuser. Cedarwood and lavender essential oil really compliment each other, so I’d suggest using them together for maximum effect.

Conclusion

Essential oils are rapidly becoming a healthy alternative for thousands of individuals. More and more, people are realizing that the long-term costs of chemical treatments are just not worth it. Both the price and the long-term health effects make use want to find other, better solutions. So spare yourself the trouble and make the switch to a more holistic approach.

Cedarwood essential oil may be able to save you (and your dog) the time, money and trouble that you’d be wasting on a pharmaceutical prescription. You can buy just one jar at a time, or you can keep scrolling on the qty (quantity) tab to purchase a few at once. This way, you have extra stock for when you run out. Just make sure to keep it out of the reach of children so that they don’t use it improperly or spill it down the drain!

Cedarwood oil has got you covered for your hair, sleep and flea needs. And it has plenty of other uses too. The scent of cedarwood oil is great for calming aromatherapy, and the oil is even good as an insect repellent. Its addition to countless self care products is no coincidence- its many benefits make it a highly desired product!

Make sure to test out the essential oil on a small patch of skin to determine if you have any sensitivities before proceeding to use it on larger areas. If you notice any adverse reactions, consult with a health care professional to determine if this oil is okay for you to use. Yet don’t worry, the oil is generally considered to be safe by the FDA, so you’ll likely be able to use this oil without any downsides.