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Essential Oils

Angelica Root
Anise
Bay
Bergamot
Birch
Black Pepper
Blue Hungarian Chamomile
Buchu Leaf
Cananga Java
Caraway
Cardamom
Carrot Seed
Cassia, Chinese
Cedarleaf
Cedarwood
Celery Seed
Chamomile, Roman
Cinnamon Leaf
Citronella
Clary Sage
Clove Bud
Clove Leaf
Clove Stem
Cognac
Coriander Seed
Cornmint
Cumin
Davana
Dillweed
Eucalyptus
Fennel, Sweet
Galbanum, Terpeneless
Garlic
Geranium
Ginger
Grain Fusel
Grapefruit, California
Gurjun Balsam
Jasmine
Juniper Berry
Lavandin Abrialis
Lavender, Bulgarian
Lavender, French
Lemon
Lemongrass
Lime
Mandarin Orange
Neroli Bigarade
Nutmeg
Onion
Orange
Oregano
Parsley Seed
Patchouli
Peppermint
Petitgrain
Pimento Berry
Pine
Rose, Bulgarian
Rosemary
Sage
Sandalwood
Spearmint
Tagetes
Tangerine
Tea Tree
Thyme
Vanilla
Vetiver
Wintergreen
Ylang Ylang

Cedarwood

juniperus virginiana

General Description
This oil was widely used by native Americans for respiratory diseases. It has also been widely used as a pest repellent driving away everything from rats to flies.

How It's Made
Timber waste, sawdust and shavings are used in steam distillation to extract the oil needed.

Aroma: Soft and woody. Reminiscent of old cedar furniture.

Strength: Medium

Properties
Muscles
Helps with Arthritis
Helps with Rheumatism

Respiratory
Helps with Bronchitis
Helps with Coughs

Skin
Hair Rinse for Dandruff, Grease, and Lifeless Hair
Reduces Acne
Acts as Insect Repellent


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