cedarwood essential oil??

[moniek]

Does anyone know if cedarwood eo could be used for lip balm? :undecided

[lindsaycb]

I don't see why not...not sure if it would do much for me in a lip balm. Combo it with some orange?

Status: Wildcrafted

Latin Name: Cedrus atlantica

Origin: Morocco

Extraction: Steam distillation

Part Distilled: Heartwood

Odor: Sweet and woody

Aromatherapy Uses:

This ancient oil was used extensively by the Egyptians in daily beauty rituals. Oily or acneic skins respond well to its antiseptic actions and as a nervous system sedative it helps eczema and stress related conditions. Antiseptic (urinary, pulmonary), antiputrescent, antiseborrheic, aphrodisiac, astringent, emollient, expectorant, fungicidal, insecticidal, mucolytic, lipolytic, sedative, tonic-lymphatic

Major Constituents:

sesquiterpenes: cedrene, caryophyllene, cadinene, himachalene

sesquiterpenols: atlantol, cedrol, cedrenol

ketones: a & b-atlantones

Skin: acne, oily skin, (scalp & hair), fungus, scabs, pus, chronic dermatosis, conditions, aids seborrhea, dandruff, alopecia; aids “cellulite”

Respiratory: respiratory infection or congestion, chronic bronchitis & coughs, dries excess phlegm; in diffusor, kills airborne bacteria, fungus.

Muscular/Skeletal: rheumatism and arthritis pain

Cardio-vascular/Lymphatic: stimulates lymph circulation, aids artherosclerosis

Immune: stimulates immune system

Endocrine: regulates glandular system

Genito-Urinary/ Reproductive: urinary infections, (gonorrhea)(MDR), chronic urethritis, vaginitis, metritis (MDR), cystitis pain, tonic for kidneys, aids edema (simple water retention)

Nervous/ Brain/ Mind: regulates nervous system, sedative, nervous tension, fear, anger, disconnectedness, lacking integrity & independence soothes anxiety, meditation

Emotional/Energetic: Instills immovable strength in times of crisis, helps to resist powerful emotions that may undermine our confidence. Restores a sense of Spiritual certainty

Blends well with: cinnamon, cypress, frankincense, ginger, patchouli, orange, vetiver, ylang ylang.

Satety Data: tested non-toxic, non-irritating and non-sensitizing; however possible irritationwhen used in high concentration. Avoid in pregnancy.

SOURCES:

Sheppard-Hanger Sylla, THE AROMATHERAPY PRACTITIONER REFERENCE MANUAL, Tampa, 1998

Mojay, Gabriel, Aromatherapy for Healing the Spirit, London, 1996

Battaglia, Salvatore, The Complete Guide to Aromatherapy, Brisbane, 1997