Western Red Cedar Essential Oil 5ml

Wildcrafted & steam distilled in British Columbia.

100% pure Western Red Cedar (Thuja plicata) essential oil. 

Western Red Cedar is the official tree of British Columbia. It is a medium to large evergreen conifer with a forked top and thin and fibrous bark. It is highly valued due to durability and texture of its wood. Its oil has a sweet, spicy, coniferous, camphoreous aroma. This versatile oil is primarily used for purification purposes but can also help with relaxation and meditation.

Benefits, Uses and Directions

• This oil helps to create a calming environment, which can enhance meditation, thanks to its high ketone content (e.g. alpha-Thujone, beta-Thujone, etc.)

• Thujones, have been shown to kill microorganisms, which is why this oil is used for purifying the air

• Terpinen-4-ol has also been shown to kill bacteria and fungus, contributing to its ability to purify the air

• Add a few drops of Western Red Cedar oil into a diffuser to help with relaxation

• Dilute to 1-2% for an amazing fabric or room spray

• Due to its strong aroma, only a small amount is needed to add a sweet, calming yet purifying note into your blend

• Western Red Cedar oil contains high amounts of thujone and camphor, which can be neurotoxic at high concentrations; therefore, it is not recommended to use topically (e.g. only use for aromatic purposes) 

• This oil has also been shown to cause severe skin irritation

• Consult with a qualified aromatherapy practitioner or your physician prior to using essential oils with children, the elderly, pregnant or nursing women, and those with medical issues or are taking medications

• Always dilute essential oils prior to use.

• Do not apply any essential oils internally, eyes, inner ears and other sensitive areas, even if diluted