CedarWood
Oil
1.
Antiseborrhoeic: Cedarwood
oil can be beneficial in curing
this
inflammatory situation and can reduce this skin peeling
regularizing
sebum production and treating the infection. The
oil
also reduces the ugly redness and obvious signs of the
condition
while treating it.
2.
Antiseptic: Cedarwood
oil prevents wounds
from
becoming
septic
as well as protecting them from tetanus germs. It can
safely
be applied externally on
wounds as an antiseptic,
and it
is
even used as an ingredient in herbal antiseptic creams.
3.
Anti-inflammatory: Although
the studies have mainly been
done
on animals, early human tests have been very positive in
terms
of cedarwood oil’s anti-inflammatory effects
on
arthritis.
4.
Antispasmodic: Relieving
spasms is yet another important
medicinal
property of Cedarwood Oil.. Nearly all types of
spasms
and related ailments can be relieved using this oil. This
includes
spasms that affect the respiratory system, intestines,
muscles,
heart
and
nerves.
5.
Tonic: Cedar
Wood Oil can be used as a general
health
tonic,
since
it tones the organ systems and stimulates metabolism.
It
tightens
and tones muscles, skin, nervous system, stomach,
digestive
system and brain functions.
6.
Astringent: As
an astringent, Cedarwood Oil helps to cure
toothaches,
strengthens the grip of gums on teeth and protects
them
from falling out. It also tightens loose muscles and gives a
feeling
of firmness, fitness and youth. This property can also be
used
to cure diarrhea,
by tightening the muscles of the
digestive
system and contracting those spasm-prone muscles.
7.
Diuretic: Its
role
as a
diuretic is another beneficial property
of
Cedarwood Oil that can help cure a number of ailments
including
obesity, hypertension, high blood pressure,
rheumatism,
arthritis, gout,
urinary tract infections and the
accumulation
of toxins in the blood. Being a diuretic, it
increases
the frequency of urination which serves as a medium
for
removal of fat, excess water and toxins like uric acid from
the
body.
8.
Emmenagogue: Those
who are having obstructed and
irregular
menstruation
can definitely benefit from using
Cedarwood
Oil, as it is an emmenagogue, which means it
stimulates
and bring about menstruation, while also
regularizing
the cycle. The pain and side effects like nausea,
fatigue,
and mood swings associated with menstruation are
also
relieved through the regular use of Cedarwood Oil because
it
can impact the hormonal function of various glands in the
endocrine
system.
9.
Expectorant: If
you are suffering from cough, cold and
related
congestion, you should try Cedarwood Oil to alleviate
the
irritation. It
is an expectorant and
efficiently eliminates
coughs
and removes phlegm from the respiratory tracts and
lungs,
thereby relieving congestion. It also gives relief from
headaches,
red and watery eyes, and other symptom of coughs
and
colds.
10.
Insecticide: Cedarwood
oil has been in use as a mosquito
and
insect repellant
for
a long time. When used in vaporizers, it
drives
away mosquitoes, flies and other insects in a large area
around
the house. It is regularly sprinkled on pillows or sheets
at
night so mosquitoes and other similarly irritating bugs and
pests
are driven away while you sleep.
Extraction
Method: Steam Distillation
A
Final Word of Warning
Despite
the versatility of this particular essential oil, it is important to
never
consume
essential oils internally. Inhale in the form of aromatherapy is safe
in
certain situations, but it is always better to speak with an
herbalist or an
aroma
therapist before embarking on this sort of alternative treatment.
Also,
due to high concentration of chemicals in these oils, undiluted oils
can
bet
very powerful and dangerous when your skin is directly exposed to it.
