Crysalis Cedar Wood Oil 30 ml

Botanical Name : Juniperus virginiana Origin : India Mode of Extraction : Steam distilled Main Constituents : Cedrene, cidral Description : Clear Transparent Liquid Appearence : Colorless or slightly yellow, somewhat viscid liquid Organoleptic properties : Woody spicy odour Refractive index at 20 ?C : 1.495-1.510 Specific Gravity at 20 ?C : 0.910-0.950 Solubility : Insoluble in water; soluble in 10-20 volumes 90% alcohol; soluble in ether Use : In perfumery; as aromatherapy oil; as insect repellent Storage : Well closed in air tight containers away from sunlight and heat preferably in amber color glass containers. Extraction : It is extracted by the process of Steam Distillation. Chemical Composition : A-cedrene, b-cedrene, thujopsene, other sesquiterpenes, cedrol and widdrol. Essential Oil Information : Cedar wood oil is extracted from Juniperus virginiana of the Cupressaceae family. 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. Oil Properties : It is soluble in Alcohol and other Organics solvents & insoluble in water. The odour is somewhat Viscous & of rich Sweet Woody almost Balsamic. Uses: It 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 very effective in cases of arthritis and rheumatism. Therapeutic Properties: Antiseborrhoeic, antiseptic, antispasmodic, tonic, astringent, diuretic, emmenagogue, expectorant, insecticide, sedative and fungicide. Blends well with : Benzoin, bergamot, cinnamon, cypress, frankincense, jasmine, juniper, lavender, lemon, neroli, rose and rosemary. Summary : This oil is very effective as massage oil or a vaporizer to relieve nervous tension, stress and mild anxiety. It is used as an inhalation and helps to relieve from the symptoms of catarrh and temporary relief from coughs due to bronchial congestion. The woody scent of cedarwood is also known for its soothing, restful and harmonizing effect. Precautions : It may irritate the skin and it should be avoided in pregnancy.