Characteristics: Slightly orange-yellow colored liquid, not as viscous as Atlas Cedar.
Aroma: at first oily & woody with a sweet balsamic scent typical of cedarwood lumber.
The aroma becomes more drier & more woody, less balsamic as the oil dries out.
Chemical Constituents:
a-cedrene ................... (20.0%)
B-cedrene .................... (6.6%)
thujopsene ................... (18.9%)
Other sesquiterpenes .... (13.3%)
cedrol .......................... (31.6%)
widdrol ........................ (4.8%)
According to Gunther: trees less then 25 years old should not be cut.
The older trees will yield about 3.%5 of the volatile oil, while the younger
trees will yield less then 1%. Also, the scent is from the older trees vs the
younger trees differ considerably.
* Virginian cedarwood oil has a sedative effect.
* may be used in conditions of anxiety and nervous tension.
* recommended for coughs and chronic bronchitis.
* due to its astringent and antiseptic properties may be useful in hair,
and skin care for improving oily skin, acne, dandruff and seborrhoea of the scalp.
* regarded as an excellent insect repellent.
To quote Mojay G.:
Virginian cedarwood can assist an individual to take a negative or threatening situation ..
and transform it into an experience from which strength and wisdom can be derived.
Caution:
External use ONLY.
Do NOT use undiluted on the skin.
Keep away from children and pets.
Store away from heat and light.''
Ref:
S. Battaglia The Complete Guide to Aromatherapy Pg178
G. Mojay Aromatherapy for healing the spirit.
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