History:
The Cedarwood oil is distilled from the wood of the native Texas cedar tree, by steam distillation.
Details:
Botanical Name: Juniperus mexicana
Family : Pinaceae
Country of Origin: USA
Extraction Method: Steam Distilled
Plant Part Used: Wood
Note: Mid note
Aroma : Woody, Herbal ,strong
Color: Clear to Pale yellow
Blends well With Lemon, peppermint,Rose, Jasmin,basil
Shelf Life: 4 – 5 Years
Safety
- For topical application don’t use directly on the skin, dilute with a carrier oil
- A patch test should be performed before use for those with sensitive skin.
- Discontinue use if skin sensitivity occurs
- Add 4-5 drops for Diffusing
- Don’t ingest
- Keep out of reach of children , Avoid using if pregnant or nursing
References:
- Essential oil safety ( Tisserand and young ) second Edition
- Charles Fetrow & Julian Avila (2000) The Complete Guide to Herbal Medicine
- https://www.foodchemicalscodex.org/
- Lawrence BM, Essential oils from Agriculture to Chemistry
- The Complete Guide to Aromatherapy, Salvatore Battaglia
- Arcatender Perfume and flavor materials of natural origin
Cedarwood Oil (Juniperus mexicana) 15 ML
BY GC-MS analysis
GC : Agilent 6890N
Column: HP-5
Carrier gas: Helium
Name
% Result
Chemical Family
Thujopsene
25 %
Sesquiterpene
α Cedrene
26 %
Sesquiterpene
Cedrol
15 %
Sesquiterpene
β-Cedrene
5 %
Sesquiterpene
Cuparene
1.8 %
Sesquiterpene
Widdrol
1.2 %
Sesquiterpene
Chamigerene
1.4 %
Sesquiterpene
Selinene
1 %
Sesquiterpene
α-Himachalene
1.12 %
Sesquiterpene
Chamigrene
0.9 %
Sesquiterpene