Himalayan Cedarwood Essential Oil
Himalayan Cedarwood is a relative of Atlas Cedarwood and comes from Himalayan evergreen trees.
- Botanical Family: Pinaceae
- Other Common Names: Indian Cedarwood
- Part of Plant Used: Wood
- Method of Extraction: Steam Distillation
- Variations: There are several types of Cedarwood: Atlas Cedarwood, Port Orford Cedarwood, and Virginia and Texas Cedarwood, which are not true Cedars, but are from the Juniper family.
- Chemistry: Himalayan Cedarwood is comprised of sesquiterpenes (β-himachalene, α-himachalene, γ-himachalene) and ketones ((E)-α-atlantone)
Common Uses
- Nervous System: reduces stress and anxiety and provides emotional grounding
- Respiratory: decongestant and expectorant for respiratory support
- Musculoskeletal: supports pain relief
- Pregnancy: helps with respiratory support and general discomfort, promotes relaxation and emotional grounding
- Skin: benefits oily skin and hair
- Reproductive: has aphrodisiac properties
- Spiritual: supports the Third Eye Chakra associated with intuition and imagination
Fragrance Details
- Scent Profile: Base note with a dry woodsy aroma. Vintage Himalayan Cedarwood has a deeper smokier aroma than the standard Himalayan Cedarwood.
- Longevity: The aroma of Himalayan Cedarwood can last up to 12 hours.
- Fragrance Classification: Woody
- Blends well with: Agarwood, Amber, Ambergris, Bergamot, Birch Tar, Castoreum, Cedarwood, Champaca, Clary Sage, Cypress, Dragons Blood, Frankincense, hyssop ct 1,8 cineole, Jasmine, Juniper Berry, Labdanum, Myrrh, Nag Champa, Oakmoss, Rosemary ct cineole, Sandalwood, Scots Pine, Smoke (Incense), Suederal, Vanilla, Vetiver, Ylang Ylang
Safety Info
- No known issues
Products Using Himalayan Cedarwood (Vintage) Essential Oil
References
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