Cedarwood (Virginiana) 
Juniperus virginiana , 100% essential oil

Botanical name: Juniperus virginiana 
Origin: USA
Plant part: Wood, steam distilled
Chemical family: Sesquiterpenes 68.9%, Sesquiterpenols 20.05%
Main components: α-cedrene 31.2%, thujopsene 18.9%, cedrol 15.2%
Shelf life: suggested 8 years

Aroma: Middle-base note. Balsamic, resinous, woodsy, sweet, slight citrus, fresh.  Softer than Cedarwood Atlas and can be sometimes reminiscent of Sandalwood.

Therapeutic properties:

**Analgesic: blends well with other oils to help reduce pain
**Anti-inflammatory: along with pain reduction, can possibly help reduce inflammation.  Has shown to be significant in wound healing activity
**Anti-bacterial:  presence of cedrol has shown active against bacteria
**Astringent: contracts and tightens the skin–useful to protect body from bacteria. Tightens/firms the skin.
**Diuretic: promotes the elimination of excess in the body, used to alleviate kidney and bladder infections
**Expectorant: beneficial in respiratory blends to help promote clear breathing, clear cough and passageways
**Decongestant: often used to alleviate respiratory congestion
**Mucolytic: add to respiratory blends to help clear the breathing passages of mucous and control cough
**Tonic: can tighten and tone skin but also acts as a sedative for the nervous system while stimulating the respiratory to help heal infections
**Insecticide: has ability to repel insects
**Emotional: stable and grounding, can increase self esteem and confidence, support for challenging or difficult times

Suggestions: Add to cream, massage blends, diffuser, sprays, aromatherapy inhalers, balms, lip balms, bath products

Safety: Non-toxic. No specific safety issues with this oil.

Available in 5ml and 15ml euro dropper bottles. 100% essential oil.

*****This information has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. As with all essential oils, never use them undiluted, in eyes or mucous membranes. Do not overuse. Do not take internally unless working with a qualified and expert practitioner. Keep away from children. If applying an essential oil to your skin always perform a small patch test to an insensitive part of the body. Consult your doctor or qualified aromatherapist for the safety of using essential oils if pregnant, planning to become pregnant, nursing or if on medications.