Cedarwood Oil
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Cedarwood essential oil is extracted through the process of steam distillation from the wood pieces of the cedar wood tree. The health benefits of cedarwood essential oil can be attributed to its properties as an antiseborrheic, antiseptic, antispasmodic, tonic, astringent, diuretic, emmenagogue, expectorant, insecticidal, sedative, and fungicidal substance.
Details
- Name: Cedarwood Oil
- Botanical name: Steam distillation of chipped wood
- Ingredients: Almond fruit
- Colour: Yellowish
- Storage: Cool & Dry Place
- Shelf Life: 36 months from packaging
Contents & Properties :
- Insoluble in water but soluble in alcohol and other organic solvent
- Viscous and woody odour
- Acidic value of NMT 5
- Cedrol 4%
- Atlantone 10%
- Cedrene 17%
- Himachalene 43%
Features & Benefits
- Its potent antibacterial properties can ward against infections when applied in its diluted form to topical wounds.
- It has distinct properties for fighting afflictions like athlete's foot and nail fungus.
- Works great for moisturizing dry hair and scalp
- It's massage is highly effective in easing joint pain and stiffness caused by arthritis
- Chronic coughing can also be eased by inhaling this essential oil's scent
- Cedarwood also facilitates the release of serotonin, a neurotransmitter that's converted by your brain into melatonin to promote uninterrupted and restorative sleep.
