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Cedarwood Virginian Essential Oil |
| Cedarwood Virginian is a widespread North American species of juniper, known as Eastern Juniper or Eastern Redcedar (although it is not closely related to the true cedars, genus Cedrus); the Lakota Native American name is Chansha, "redwood" or Hante'. It is found from southeastern Canada to the Gulf of Mexico, east of the Great Plains. Eastern Juniper is a dense slow-growing tree that may never become more than a bush on poor soil but is ordinarily from 5-18 m tall, rarely 25 m, with a short trunk from 30-60 cm (1-2 feet) in diameter, rarely 120 cm (4 feet) diameter. The largest trees, on bottomlands in southeastern states of the USA, can be 300 years old. |
| Botanical Name: | Juniperus virginiana L.
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| Family: | Cupressaceae
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| Synonyms: | Sabina virginiana, Red cedar, eastern red cedar, coastal red-cedar, southern red cedar, bedford cedarwood.
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| Similar Oils: | Cedarwood Atlas, Cedarwood Western Red
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| Parts Used: | Waste wood, sawdust and shavings.
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| Extraction Method: | Steam Distillation,
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| Appearance: | Pale yellow to pale orange liquid.
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| Aroma Description: | Mild, sweet, balsamic, woody-pine.
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| Perfume note: | Base
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| Blends well with: | Sandalwood, rose, juniperberry, cypress, vetiver, patchouli, and benzoin.
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| Historical Uses: | Used for respiratory disorders by Native Americans. Decoctions of the bark, teigs, leaves and fruit also used for treating rheumatism. arthritis, venereal warts, gonorrhea, pyelitis and kidney infections.
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| Modern Uses: | Virginian Cedarwood is useful for acne, dandruff, eczema, oily skin, rheumatism, arthritis, respiratory conjestions and nervous tensions. Extensively used for room sprays and insect repellents and as a fragrance in soaps, cosmetics and perfumes..
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| Cautions: | Cedarwood Virginian externally non toxic, some reports of skin irritation, possible skin sensitizer.
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| Aromatherapy Uses: |
Circulation, Joints and Muscles - Arthritis, rheumatism.
Nervous System - Nervous tension, stress related conditions.
Respiratory System - Bronchitis, catarrh, congestion, coughs.
Skin Care - Acne, dandruff, dermatitis, eczema, fungal infections, greasy skin, hair loss, oily skin, psoriasis.
Genito-Urinary System - Cystitis, leucorrhea, pruritis.
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| Main Constituents, % |
| Cedrol |
24.0 |
| β-cedrene |
21.3 |
| Thujopsene |
10.2 |
| α-Cedrene |
3.1 |
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| Physical Actions |
| Abortifacient, antiseborrheic, antiseptic, antispasmodic, astringent, balsamic, diuretic, emmenagogue, expectorant, insecticide, sedative(nervous), stimulant(circulatory). |
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| Toxicity |
LD50 - (oral) rat > 5g/kg; (dermal) rabbit >5g/kg.
Irritation/Sensitisation - Nil at 8% (Human)
Phototoxicity - Nil |
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