Cedarwood oil is a kind of essential oil that has a tremendous soothing effect on your body and mind. Cedar wood essential oil is extracted from Atleas cedar wood, scientifically called Cedrus atlantica.
Cedarwood essential oil is instrumental in calming and de-stressing. Some of the benefits of cedarwood essential oil are as follows :
Cedarwood oil is anti spasmodic in action. Cedar oil is instrumental in curing all kinds of spasms including those in the muscles, intestines, respiratory tract and heart.
Cedarwood oil has antiseptic properties. Cedarwood oil protects the wounds from tetanus germs and becoming septic and as such, cedar wood oil is a vital ingredient of herbal antiseptic ointments.
Cedarwood oil stimulates your metabolism and tones the various physiological systems of the body. As such, cedarwood oil may be consumed as a revitalizing tonic.
Cedarwood oil has anti inflammatory properties. Cedarwood oil is used to cure Seborrhoea, a disease which is caused by the malfunctioning of the sebaceous glands, thereby leading to an infection of the epidermal cells.
Cedarwood oil is also a powerful astringent that closes your skin pores, thereby protecting your skin against dust and germs.
Cedarwood oil is also instrumental in curing toothaches. Cedarwood oil protects the tooth from loosening by strengthening the grip of the gums on the teeth.
Cedarwood oil is a diuretic. Cedarwood oil causes frequent urination, thereby leading to excretion of excessive fats, water, and toxins from the body. As such, cedar wood oil is instrumental in curing ailments like hypertension, obesity, arthritis, urinary tract infections, gout, and rheumatism.
Cedarwood oil is a potent emenagogue which helps in reducing the symptoms associated with menstruation and also regularizes the menstruation cycle.
Cedarwood oil is best known for its sedative property. Cedarwood oil is a potent tranquilizing and calming effects on the body and mind. It cures the inflammatory ailments and relieves stress and tension and thereby provides a soothing effect to your body.
Cedarwood oil may also be used as an insect and mosquito repellant.
Cedarwood oil may also be used to cure bronchitis, dandruff, and acne.
Cedarwood oil has anti fungal properties and as such, it may be employed to cure fungal infections.
Cedarwood oil is also an expectorant and may be used to treat cough, cold, and congestion.