Essential Oil, Cedarwood Himalayan

Name: Cedarwood (Himalayan)

Botanical Name: Cedrus deodora

Main Constituents: ß-Himachalene: 34-46%, a-Himachalene: 10-20%

Origin: India

Extraction Method: Steam Distilled 

Part of Plant: Wood

Description & Colour: A yellow to brownish liquid, thin consistency 

Aromatic Summary: A slightly sweet, smoky, woodsy, middle-note aroma. 

Flashpoint: 112°C

Storage:  Transfer out of any metal and shipping containers (used for safe shipping), keep in dark glass container 

Safety Notes: For external use only; dilute before use. May cause skin irritations, a skin test is recommended prior to use, avoid contact with eyes.

Usage: Oily or acneic skins respond well to their antiseptic actions and as a nervous system sedative, it helps with eczema and stress related conditions. Antiseptic (urinary, pulmonary), antiputrescent, antiseborrheic, aphrodisiac, astringent, emollient, expectorant, fungicidal, insecticidal, mucolytic, lipolytic, sedative, tonic-lymphatic.

Blends well with: Rosewood, Bergamot, Cypress, Cassia, Jasmine, Juniper, Neroli, Labdanum, Clary Sage, Vetiver, Rosemary, Ylang-ylang.

Himalayan Cedarwood is part of the Evergreen tree family. The trees grow up to 50 meters, on the slopes of the Himalayas in northern India, Pakistan and Afghanistan.  

This information is for education purposes only and in no way is meant to serve as medical or professional advice. We are not responsible for any products made using these oils or the outcome of any application thereof. As always we recommend testing all products.