Cedarwood Virginian

Botanical Name: Juniperus virginiana

Botany and Origins: It is a slow growing evergreen tree with a narrow, dense and pyramidal crown. It grows in a fairly continuous belt running approximately from the central part of Virginia, through North Carolina and the northern edge of South Carolina, into Tennessee, central Kentucky and northern Alabama. Other species include the Juniperus sabina, known as savin, Juniperus mexicana, known as Texas Cedarwood, and Juniperus procera, known as East Africa Cedarwood.

Method of Extraction: Cedarwood Viriginian essential oil is obtained by steam distillation of the wood.

Cultivation: Conventional

Historical and Traditional Uses: The wood from Cedarwood Virginian is highly prized for furniture making. Older trees are preferred since they contain more of the reddish heartwood which not only gives a beautiful surface when polished, but also yields more essential oil than wood from young trees. Cedarwood Virginian essential oil has been used as an insect repellent. Decoctions of the leaves, barks, twigs and fruit were used to treat conditions such as coughs, bronchitis, rheumatism, venereal warts and skin rashes.

Indications:

• Nervous System: Cedarwood Virginian has a sedative effect and may be used in conditions associated with anxiety and nervous tension. It is generally more useful for chronic conditions than acute ones.
• Respiratory System: It is recommended for treating catarrhal conditions, coughs and chronic bronchitis.
• Urinary System: The oil is recommended for the treatment of cystitis and urinary tract infections.
• Skin Care: Because of its astringent and antiseptic properties, it is recommended in hair and skin care for improving oily skin, acne, dandruff and seborrhoea of the scalp. It is regarded as an excellent insect repellent.

Safety: Non irritating and non sensitising and non toxic. Avoid during pregnancy.

Country of Origin: USA

Size: 10ml, 30ml, 50ml (for 100ml and above, please contact us)