Cedarwood Essential Oil
Best for: Grounding, woody diffuser blends for calm and focus
- Ships NZ-wide from our Kaiapoi warehouse
- Questions? Call 0800 228 767
Description
Cedarwood essential oil is steam distilled from the roots and stumps of Himalayan cedar, Cedrus deodara, left behind after timber harvesting. It has a warm, woody, balsamic aroma with a slightly camphoraceous edge, and acts as a steady base note.
Its calming, grounding aroma is traditionally associated in aromatherapy with easing nervous tension, which makes it a popular choice for meditation and quiet reflection. It anchors floral, citrus and woody blends beautifully and is also used in scalp and hair care. Always dilute it before skin use, and take extra care during pregnancy and breastfeeding, with children under 6, or if you have epilepsy.
- Warm, woody, balsamic aroma
- Steady base note that anchors floral and woody blends
- Traditionally associated with calm and easing nervous tension
- Pairs well with bergamot, lavender, frankincense and vetiver
Blends well with: Bergamot, clary sage, cypress, frankincense, geranium, grapefruit, jasmine, juniper, lavender, rosemary, sandalwood and vetiver
About this oil
Cedarwood essential oil is steam distilled from the roots and stumps of Himalayan cedar, Cedrus deodara, left behind after timber harvesting. It has a warm, woody, balsamic aroma with a slightly camphoraceous edge, and acts as a steady base note.
Its calming, grounding aroma is traditionally associated in aromatherapy with easing nervous tension, which makes it a popular choice for meditation and quiet reflection. It anchors floral, citrus and woody blends beautifully and is also used in scalp and hair care. Always dilute it before skin use, and take extra care during pregnancy and breastfeeding, with children under 6, or if you have epilepsy.
- Warm, woody, balsamic aroma
- Steady base note that anchors floral and woody blends
- Traditionally associated with calm and easing nervous tension
- Pairs well with bergamot, lavender, frankincense and vetiver
Uses
- Diffuser or vaporiserAdd 3–4 drops to your diffuser or oil burner with water, on its own or with bergamot or lavender, for a warm, grounding room aroma.
- BathMix 2–3 drops into a tablespoon of carrier oil or unscented bath base first, then add it to a warm bath. Never add undiluted essential oil to bath water.
- Massage and aromatherapyIf you use it in massage, aromatherapy or other skin applications, always dilute it in a carrier oil (around 1–2%, roughly 6–12 drops per 30ml). Patch test first.
Blends well with
Cedarwood Essential Oil pairs nicely with these oils. Tap one to find it in the shop.
Specifications
| Botanical name | Cedrus deodara |
|---|---|
| Plant part | Roots and stumps (post-timber extraction) |
| Extraction | Steam distillation |
| Purity | 100% pure, natural, undiluted |
| Appearance | Clear, pale yellow to amber liquid |
| Aroma | Warm, woody and balsamic with a slightly camphoraceous edge |
| Size options | 10ml, 25ml, 50ml, 100ml, 200ml, 500ml |
| Origin | Kannauj, India |
| Shelf life | 3–4 years when stored correctly |
Safety & storage
- For external use only. Do not take internally.
- Never apply undiluted to the skin. Always dilute in a carrier oil.
- Patch test the diluted blend on a small area for 24 hours before full use.
- Keep away from eyes and mucous membranes. Do not use on broken or irritated skin.
- Take extra care during pregnancy and breastfeeding, with children under 6, or if you have epilepsy, and seek advice from a qualified practitioner first.
- Keep out of reach of children and pets.
Storage: Store tightly capped in the original dark glass bottle, away from heat and direct sunlight.
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Shipping & returns
We aim to dispatch within 1 working day from our Kaiapoi warehouse. Delivery usually takes up to 2 working days in the South Island and 2–3 in the North Island (rural addresses 1–2 days longer). Shipping is calculated at checkout.
See our shipping policy and returns policy, or call 0800 228 767.
