Cedarwood, ORGANIC

Cedrus deodara

100% PURE & NATURAL

Common Method of Extraction: Steam Distillation

Parts Used: Wood

Chakra Association: root and heart chakra

Note Classificaiton: middle

Aroma: dry, woody, smoky, balsamic, a hint of spice.

Origin: India

Mental & Emotional Effects: Calms anger and eases nervous tension and stress. Provides spiritual strength. May instill a feeling of being totally safe and secure. As fear is released, the heart opens to love and feels protected which brings self-acceptance and self-love.

Traditional Use: Detoxifier, antiseptic

Blends well with:  sage, lavender, citruses

Other Interesting Notes:  Cedrus is a variant on the Arabic word "kedron" meaning "power". The Ancient Egyptians used Cedarwood for embalming the dead. Cedarwood has a warming and gentle effect on the mind and body.

It also has an amazing earthy scent! It's a great option for massage as it alleviates stress and muscular tension. Just mix a few drops into your favorite carrier oil (almond, jojoba, coconut, grapeseed) and let the sensual fun begin.

Folklore: The Sumerians believed that the mysterious woods of noble cedar trees were home to the god of wisdom and creation, Ea. Ea, also called Enki, was the lord of the Earth. He was the creator of the human race and the bestower of all the elements of civilization, such as the laws in moral codes, technology, the arts and healing spells. Branches of the cedar were used in ceremonies delivered under the cedar tree, the beloved of the great gods. They chose the cedar for its spiritual strength, its size, durability, and fragrance. They coul not deny the extraordinary qualities of the cedar and its woodward reflections of the presence of the divine inside the tree. If the highest god lived in the cedar, it was most appropriate to ask these trees to give their bodies for the paneling in the temple so that the innermost shrine resembled the inside of the sacred tree. It was deeply meaningful to have the doors to the throne room made from this wood, because the tree was a gate to the divine, and the king or the pharaoh in the throne room was the gods' representative. (Excerpted from "The Meaning of Trees" by Fred Hageneder, Chronicle Books, 2005)

Safety Data:  For external use only.  Not to be used at full strength.  

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