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Product Description
* Botanical Name: Cedarus deodora
* Plant Part: Wood
* Extraction Method: Steam Distillation
* Origin: The Himalayas of India
* Description: Cedarwood Himalayan is a tall, evergreen tree up to 150 feet high, occasionally more. It grows extensively on the slopes of the Himalayas in northern India, Pakistan and Afghanistan.
* Color: Pale yellow green
* Common Uses: Antiseptic, anti putrescent, antiseborrheic, aphrodisiac, astringent, diuretic, expectorant, fungicidal, mucilytic, sedative (nervous), stimulant (circulatory), tonic. In India, Himalayan Cedarwood oil has been shown to possess insecticidal and anti fungal properties and to have some potential for control of fungal deterioration of spices during storage.
* Consistency: Medium
* Note: Base
* Strength of Aroma: Strong
* Blends well with: the citrus oils, giving them a base note that very nicely complements them. Also with Rosemary, Chamomile, Eucalyptus and many more.
* Aromatic Scent: Cedarwood Himalayan has a dry - woody aroma, slightly camphoraceous, smoky, balsamic, very subtle with a hint of spice.
* History: Also called Tibetan Cedarwood. The ancient Egyptians already used this oil, namely to embalm, for cosmetics and perfumery.
* Cautions: Non-toxic, non-irritant. Avoid during pregnancy. For external use only.
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