CEDARWOOD VIRGINIAN ESSENTIAL OIL
A grounding and spiritually strengthening essential oil traditionally valued for skin, respiratory, and emotional wellbeing.
Botanical Information
Botanical Name: Juniperus virginiana
Family: Cupressaceae
Origin: North America
Method of Extraction: Steam distilled from wood chippings and sawdust
Note: Base
Colour: Pale yellow
Aroma: Woody, sweet, balsamic
About This Essential Oil
Cedarwood Virginian Essential Oil is a deeply grounding oil traditionally valued for skin care, respiratory support, emotional resilience, and spiritual practice. Known as an oil of strength, it is widely used in aromatherapy for supporting balance, stability, and wellbeing.
Key Benefits
• Traditionally supports healthy skin and scalp care
• Encourages emotional balance and resilience
• Supports respiratory wellbeing
• Popular for meditation and prayer
• Traditionally valued for urinary and circulatory support
• Warm, woody, balsamic aroma
History
Cedarwood Virginian was traditionally used by Native American peoples for respiratory conditions, particularly those involving catarrh. It has long been regarded as one of the best essential oils for oily skin and scalp conditions. Cedarwood is also recognised as an oil of great spiritual strength and has been valued in meditation and contemplative practices.
Main Chemical Components
60% Sesquiterpenes, 30% Alcohols
Properties
• Antiseptic
• Aphrodisiac
• Anti-seborrhoeic
• Astringent
• Cicatrisant
• Diuretic
• Emmenagogue
• Expectorant
• Insecticidal
• Sedative
Traditional Uses
• Skin – Traditionally used for oily skin, acne, eczema, dandruff, seborrhoea of the scalp, shaving preparations, baldness, and supporting healthy hair growth.
• Nervous System – Traditionally valued for anxiety, nervous tension, and chronic stress-related conditions.
• Circulatory – Traditionally used for cellulite, fluid retention, haemorrhoids, and supporting healthy circulation.
• Respiratory – Traditionally used for catarrhal conditions, coughs, chronic bronchitis, respiratory congestion, tuberculosis support, and infections.
• Urinary – Traditionally valued for cystitis, urinary tract infections, kidney support, and as a strong diuretic.
• Reproductive – Traditionally used for leucorrhoea and vaginal infections.
• Other – Traditionally valued for arthritis and rheumatism.
Psychological & Emotional Uses
• Traditionally used to clear the mind and deepen the breath during meditation and prayer
• Encourages inner peace and emotional stability
• Helpful during anxiety, agitation, fear, and emotional sensitivity
• Traditionally used to support the release of anger, aggression, trauma, and fixation on the past
• Supports emotional resilience and finding peace during difficult times
• Grounding and strengthening for the spirit
Blends Well With
Bergamot, Cypress, Frankincense, Juniper, Lavender, Lemon, Lime, Neroli, Rose, Sandalwood, and Vetiver.
Health & Safety
• Do not use during pregnancy.
• For external use only.
• Keep out of reach of children.
