Whether you diffuse Cedarwood or dilute it in lotion or oil for a massage, you can tap into the power of aromatherapy and keep connected to the natural world. Let Cedarwood help you stay in touch with nature.

Spiritual Enlightenment and Meditation - Make a traditional fragrance to enhance meditation. Mix 2-3 drops each of cypress, frankincense, sandalwood and cedarwood oils and add to your diffuser or Aromatherapy lamp.

Uses of Cedarwood Essential Oil

• An aromatherapy steam with cedar essential oil treats respiratory infections and clears sinus and lung congestion. The essential oil is also an astringent that dries oily or blemished skin when used in a facial wash or spritzer. Added to a salve or hair conditioner, it relieves eczema, psoriasis, skin inflammation, and dandruff, especially when these conditions are related to excessively oily skin. Cedarwood is also good for dry hair because it increases the ability of your skin and scalp to hold in water. You can also put it on itchy bug bites. It is reported to slow hair loss.

• Mental Clarity & Emotional recovery - Cedarwood helps to alleviate anxiety, stress and tension. It also improves mental clarity and concentration and assists meditation. Blend 6 drops of cedarwood and 2 drops each of geranium and lemon oils in 1 ounce of sweet almond oil or any of your favorite massage oils. Use the blend to massage the neck and shoulders.

• Skin tone - Cedarwood oil, an astringent and antiseptic, is a common ingredient in many body care lotions and creams. Add 2-4 drops of cedarwood oil to 1 tbsp. of your favorite *(safe) lotion, and massage it into the skin. It will help tighten your pores and even out your skin tone.

• Muscle pain - Cedarwood oil has a cooling, antispasmodic effect that can help to relax your sore, tight muscles and lessen Pain. Fill a bath with warm water; add 4-6 drops of cedarwood oil and soak for 20-30 minutes.

• Respiratory - For coughs, upper-respiratory congestion, bronchitis, colds and sinusitis, cedarwood oil’s expectorant effect opens the sinuses, thins mucus, relieves congestion, combats infection and eases difficult breathing. May also be effective against tuberculosis combine 7drops of cedarwood oil, and 3 drops of lavender oil to 1 ounce of sweet almond or olive oil and blend well. Gently massage this mixture into your chest and upper body.

• Insomnia - Cedarwood oil’s calming effect eases tension and anxiety that may cause insomnia and helps to promote a deep, restorative sleep. Before bed, fill a bath with warm water, and add 3 drops of cedarwood oil and 2 drops each of ylang-ylang and rosemary oils. Soak for 15-20.

• Skin conditions - Cedarwood oil relieves many skin conditions, benefiting the skin and underlying tissues. Add 3drops of cedarwood oil and 2 drops of lavender oil to 1/4 cup of warm water. Soak a soft washcloth in the water, wring it out and then apply it to the affected areas. Be careful to avoid the eyes. When the cloth cools, soak it again in warm water, and reapply.

• Dandruff, Scalp Conditions & Hair Loss - To help relieve dandruff, control oily hair, improves hair condition and stimulates the scalp and the hair follicles. May also be effective again hair loss (alopecia areata). Combine 2 drops of cedarwood, 1 drop of cypress and 2 drops of rosemary oil in 1 tbsp. your favorite mixing oil. Massage the mixture into the scalp for 3 min. leave it on the hair for 20 min; then shampoo. Repeat weekly.

• Dandruff - Be sure that you buy natural shampoos without sodium laurel Sulphate in them, without other damaging chemicals as well. I recommend adding Cedarwood oil to shampoo, since it effectively eliminates dandruff, stimulates healthy hair growth, and aids clear thinking! You can also add essential oils to conditioners, to allow the healing factors to keep working on the hair and scalp. If you are dealing with a difficult dandruff problem, drop 25-35 drops per ounce of olive oil or Neways Mixing oil. Sectioning the hair, massage this oil into the scalp. You can put on a warm, moist towel for ten to fifteen minutes, to help the oil soak into the scalp. Shampoo as usual; you will be amazed that the dandruff disappears. You can also try this with Wild Rosemary oil

• Sensuality - Cedarwood oil is believed to heighten the senses and relax the body. People have long relied on the oil to create an atmosphere of romance and sensuality and to enhance sexual desire: In fact, the oil is a renowned aphrodisiac. To use, place 5-10 drops in an diffuser or Aromatherapy lamp in your bedroom, add it to a warm, candle lit bath or apply it to clothing. You can add 5-10 drops of one or more of these aphrodisiac oils, as well: jasmine, sandalwood, clary sage, patchouli, rose, neroli and ylang-ylang.

• Use in a sitz bath to reduce the pain and irritation of a bladder, kidney infection or cystitis.

• For cellulite use 3 drops each of cedar wood, eucalyptus, lemon, clary sage & cypress in ½ cup of carrier oil.  Apply two or three times a day for a month.  Works wonders in relieving cellulite by stimulating circulation and elimination.

• Insect Repellent -  get rid of insects such as aphids, weevils, snails, slugs, and gnats. To keep insects out of the home, use 3-5 drops of cedarwood oil in a diffuser, or in a spray bottle for misting. (my personal favorite)

• May help with fluid retention.

• Helpful for treating arthritis and rheumatism.

• Beneficial for anxiety, fear, depression, and stress related complaints

• May be used to treat coughs, catarrh, hay fever, sinusitis, colds and flu, mouth infections, and sore throats inhale or use in standard dilution as a chest rub.

• Helpful in treating acne, boils, spots, wounds, and oily and greasy complexions/scalps .