Cedarwood (Virginian) Essential Oil

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Botanical Name: Juniperus virginiana

Main Constituents:
Cedrol: 22.53%
Thujopsenene: 20.31%

Plant Part: Wood

Origin: USA

Processing Method: Steam Distilled

Product Description: Juniperus virginiana is a broadly conical, sometimes columnar, dense, evergreen conifer with horizontal branching that typically grows to 30-65’ tall. Gray to reddish-brown bark exfoliates in thin shreddy strips on mature trees. The fine-grained, soft brittle pinkish- to brownish-red heartwood is fragrant, very light and very durable. It has a soft, woody smell with a faint undertone of sandalwood. The wood is marketed as “eastern redcedar” or “aromatic cedar”. The best portions of the heartwood are one of the few woods good for making pencils, but the supply had diminished sufficiently by the 1940s that it was largely replaced by incense-cedar.

Cautions: Dilute before use; for external use only. May cause skin irritation in some individuals; a skin test is recommended prior to use. Contact with eyes should be avoided.

NOTE: This oil may form crystals during transit or storage. Gentle warming in a hot water bath and stirring  may be required.

Storage: It is recommended that oils packaged in metal containers (for safe shipping), be transferred into dark glass containers to maintain freshness and attain maximum shelf life.