Cedarwood Texas

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(Juniperus mexicana or Juniperus ashei)
Blends well with men's fragrances, soaps and potpourri. Some use this oil to liven up the cedar in closets for insect/rodent deterrent.

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Cedarwood Texas
Juniperus mexicana or Juniperus ashei
Similar to Virginian Cedarwood

Plant Origin: USA
Method: Steam distilled from heartwood
Cultivation: Unsprayed (grown organically but not certified)
Chemical Family: Sesquiterpene, Sesquiterpenol
Aroma: Balsamic, herbaceous, slightly sweet, woody, cedarwood lumber
Note (Evaporation Rate): Base

Key Constituents from GC/MS Analysis: Lot #CWT-1035
alpha cedrene 23.54%
thujopsene 24.68%
cedrol 24.42%
beta cedrene 4.37%
chamigrene 1.02%
himachalene 0.64%
widdrol 2.46%

Safety Information
Children: Suitable

Pregnancy/Breastfeeding: Suitable

Medication/Health Issue: There are no known contraindications.

Therapeutic Uses
Texas Cedarwood may support, aid, ease, soothe, reduce, calm, relax, promote and/or maintain healthy function of the following:
Astringent
Decongestant
Insect deterrent
Lymph
Nervous Tension, Stress
Respiratory
Rodent deterrent
Veins

Blends well with men's fragrances (such as patchouli, pine and vetiver), soaps and potpourri. Some use this oil to liven up the cedar in closets for bug repellent.

Application Suggestions (See Essential Oil Usage for more information and a Dilution Chart.)

Topical: Dilute with a carrier oil, unscented lotion or unscented cream and apply on area of concern or as desired. Consider using a roll-on applicator for ease of application of prediluted oil.

Since Cedarwood Texas does not have a limiting dilution parameter, we suggest that adults follow the General Guidelines found on the Dilution Chart, which is:
2-3% for daily application
Up to 25% for short-term use

Children: For infants and children, please follow the Dilution Chart on the Babies and Children page.

Inhalation: Diffuse or use a personal Nasal Inhaler

Internal: Texas Cedarwood is suitable for internal use within safe parameters if such use is deemed appropriate. We feel that internal use is rarely *needed* and should only be used with respect for how concentrated the oils are. HEO does not advocate internal use of essential oils without appropriate knowledge and understanding of how to administer, for what purpose, how much, which essential oils, safety concerns and so on. In our experience, essential oils are generally more effective used topically with proper dilution or inhaled. Kurt Schnaubelt Ph.D. notes that "French aromatherapy literature contains many references to using oils orally." He goes on to note that "generally 1 drop is always enough when ingesting essential oils." A potential toxicity hazard could occur when untrained people use essential oils orally and ingest too much. Keep in mind that while medical doctors or health care practitioners may prescribe essential oils for internal use, they are trained and experienced in the safe application of essential oils. It is not a matter of using "French aromatherapy" or "British" methods, it's a matter of experience and appropriate application.
Click here for information about internal usage.

Is your Cedarwood Thick?
The viscosity (consistency) of some oils are just naturally thicker while some are thinner. For example, citrus oils are very thin, but root oils are thicker. From a chemistry perspective, the lighter/smaller molecules (such as those that make up citrus oils) are thinner, and heavier/larger molecules (such as those that make up root oils) are thicker.

Thicker oils can be more difficult to use. Gently warming the oil bottle in the hands before use may help (takes patience!), or you may need to warm in a water bath.

Warm Water Bath: First, place the oil bottle in a bowl (a glass baby food jar is perfect) and set in a pan of warm water (or double boiler) with enough warm water to affect the temperature of the oil. Avoid any possibility of allowing the water to get into the bottle. (I put my bottle in a ziplock bag and make sure it is standing upright.) Allow it to warm for about 15-20 minutes, replacing the water as needed if it evaporates. Continue warming until you get the oil at the right consistency to work with. Different oils take varying amounts of time to liquify, and this somewhat depends also on how thick they are and their ability to soften. You may also want to use a pipette to help dispense.

If using the oil frequently, you may want to use a rubber bulb/glass pipette that screws onto the bottle.Be aware that you need to be careful not to let the essential oil get on the rubber, so make sure to wipe the rim of the bottle clean before recapping, and do not let the bottle tip over. Overtime, the rubber will degrade, so you must be careful to observe this and replace the pipette when necessary.

Safety
Cedarwood is non-toxic, non -irritant and non-sensitizing.

Avoid contact with the eyes and other sensitive areas. Essential oils are both lipophilic and hydrophobic. Lipophilic means they are attracted to fat— like the membranes of your eyes and skin. They are also hydrophobic, meaning they do not like water. Applying a carrier oil will create another fat for the essential oil to be attracted to other than the membranes of the eyes or skin. Tisserand suggests: "With essential oils, fatty oil has been suggested as an appropriate first aid treatment, though the advantage of saline [eyewash] is that the eyes can be continually flushed, and this is less easy with fatty oil.” We are not aware of a case where essential oil in the eyes caused permanent injury or long-term discomfort, but if you feel concerned, please call your health care provider.

References
Battaglia, Salvatore, The Complete Guide to Aromatherapy, 2002, page 178.
Tisserand, Robert; Young, Rodney, Essential Oil Safety: A Guide for Health Care Professionals, Elsevier Health Sciences UK 2nd Edition 2014, pages 239-240 .

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