Description
Cedar Leaf Essential Oil
Cedar Leaf Essential Oil is an extremely versatile aromatherapy oil, possessing many beneficial properties, which support the healthy systemic functions of our body. It is soothing, protective and restorative on every level.
Cedar Leaf Essential Oil is potently antibacterial with astringent properties, making it excellent for many chronic skin conditions, like acne. And, due to its anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties, it is also beneficial for autoimmune skin conditions like eczema and psoriasis etc.
It can revitalise and decongest dull and clogged skin by encouraging a healthy microbial balance.
Cedar Leaf Essential Oil is one of the many aromatherapy oils, made from plant materials obtained from trees, which emit phytoncides. It is these phytoncides which make forest bathing so beneficial.
Thus, diffusing Cedar Leaf Essential Oil is a great way to obtain the restorative effects of forest bathing whilst at home.
Cedar Leaf Essential Oil Distinctions
Cedar Leaf Essential Oil should not be confused with the various Cedarwood Essential Oils. It is from an entirely different plant family to Virginian Cedar, and Atlas Cedar trees etc.
To confuse things more, Cedar Leaf Essential Oil carries a good number of different names:
- Thuja Essential Oil
- Thuya Essential Oil
- Thuja Occidentalis Essential Oil
- Thuya Occidentalis Essential Oil
Cedar Leaf Essential Oil Health Benefits
Cedar Leaf Essential Oil health benefits are thought to include:
Abortifacient + analgesic + antianxiety + antibacterial + antidepressant + anti-inflammatory + antimicrobial + anti-rheumatic + antiviral + anxiolytic (reduces anxiety disorders) + astringent + circulatory stimulant + diuretic + emmenagogue (stimulates pelvic circulation & increases menstrual flow) + expectorant + febrifuge (reduces fever) + insect repellent + mucolytic + nervine + rubefacient (dilates capillaries & increases blood flow) + sedative + stimulant + tonic + vermifuge (kills intestinal worms)
For further information about these healing properties of Cedar Leaf Essential Oil, please consult the Glossary Of Terms.
Cedar Leaf Essential Oil Traditional Health Benefits
Cedar Leaf Aromatherapy Oil has been traditionally used to cleanse and disinfect. It is used during sacred Native American Indian ceremonies for its cleansing and medicinal properties, earning the name Grandmother Cedar.
Cedar Leaf Essential Oil traditional health benefits are thought to include:
- Respiratory infection: coughs + colds + bronchitis + expectorant
- Detoxification
- Gout
- Lymphatic support + stimulating lymphatic drainage & detoxification
- Digestive disorders + intestinal parasite treatment: roundworm + tapeworms + hookworms
- Neurological support + nervous disorders
- Trigeminal neuralgia
- Stress
- Fatigue
- Anxiety + depression
- Eruptive skin conditions: bacterial skin infections + warts + verruca’s + moles + polyps + skin tags + abnormal cellular growths + acne + rosacea + psoriasis + dermatitis etc
- Inflammatory conditions, particularly rheumatism
- Autoimmune conditions
- Urinary tract infections + cystitis
- Increasing Metabolism
- Stimulating blood flow / improving circulation
- Insect repellent
- Oral uses include strengthening gums when used consistently
- Menstrual relief: abdominal pain + cramps + nausea + + uterine stimulant
- Scurvy
- Heart tonic
Cedar Leaf Essential Oil Energetic Properties
Cedar Leaf Essential Oil enhances conscious thought, through a process of synthesis. It calms, soothes, and supports homeostasis, thereby providing us with the means of inhabiting our bodies fully. It removes the roadblocks to accessing our higher selves.
Thuja is derived from the Greek word thuo, which means to sacrifice or fumigate. From a metaphysical standpoint, this means it facilitates the letting go of all that does not serve us. This includes; physical infirmities, societal and personal conditioning, and detrimental behavioural patterns.
Cedar Leaf Essential Oil helps to cleanse and release all elements which create deviations on our path, gently reminding us that the middle road is the path to health.
Energetically, it is grounding, centring, and stimulating, facilitating spiritual growth and greater levels of awareness.
Put simply, Cedar Leaf Essential Oil helps our energy body to flow freely, allowing for the potential of unrestricted growth.
Cautions & Contraindications
Cedar Leaf Essential Oil contains a very high ketone content, making it unsuitable for use every day.
More specifically, the ketone thujone is toxic in high amounts. The thujone content of Cedar Leaf Essential Oil can be as high as 50% – 60%.
Not to be used by pregnant and breastfeeding mothers.
Avoid using on children under the age of 14 years of age.
Wild As The Wind Cedar Leaf Essential Oil
Wild As The Wind Cedar Leaf Essential Oil is a premium quality aromatherapy oil, suitable for therapeutic purposes.
- INCI: Thuja Occidentalis Leaf Oil
- Plant Family: Cupressaceae
- Extraction Method: Steam distilled
- Parts Used: Leaves & twigs
- Appearance: Clear to pale yellow, thin consistency
- Perfumery Note: Top
- Chemical family: Ketones
- Aroma: Fresh, cooling, sweet, sharp, camphorous & woody.
- Shelf Life: Up to 5 years
- Origin: Canada
Wild As The Wind Essential Oils
Wild As The Wind offer one of the most extensive ranges of premium quality, therapeutic grade UK essential oils available online.
Professional therapists use Wild As The Wind Essential Oils, including Osteopaths and Massage Therapists.
Wild As The Wind Essential Oils are also used domestically, for home remedies as well as in green cleaning products etc.
Wild As The Wind Essential Oils Are Suitable For:
- Diffusing & nebulising
- Diluting to make body & bath oils (1% dilution)
- Using in your household first aid kit (average 2% dilution)
- Adding to your shampoos, conditioners & liquid soaps (5 drops per 100ml)
- Diluting to make face oils (2% dilution)
- Formulating effective household cleaners & sanitisers (average 5% dilution)
Please consult How To Use Essential Oils for more information on how to use aromatherapy oils, and how to blend them.
However, not all essential oils are suitable for all applications. For this reason, you must read the specific safety advice, including cautions and contraindications, for the specific essential oils you intend to use.
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Wild As The Wind Essential Oil Availability
Wild As The Wind Essential Oils are available in the UK.
Wild As The Wind Customer Guarantees
Wild As The Wind essential oils are cruelty-free & vegan friendly. They are also some of the purest, most bio-active essential oils in the world.
Sarah Chatwin (verified owner) –
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