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Cedarwood Virginia: Juniperus virginiana (L.)

Why Cedarwood Virginia? The sweet, mild, balsamic aroma of cedarwood Virginia essential oil has been traditionally used in Native American culture to encourage deep, cleansing breaths. In addition to inhalation, cedarwood Virginia is commonly applied to skin to provide a tender, soothing experience.

Quality Assured: Our cedarwood Virginia essential oil is responsibly sourced from the USA. The essential oil is distilled from the wood shavings by-product at sawmills that process Virginia cedarwood for veneer preparation. Additionally, our expert aromatherapists here at the Apothecary Shoppe personally assess all of our oils—using touch, taste, smell, and lab analyses—to ensure that your essential oil is suitable for use and entirely free of adulterants.

Download independent third party lab reports including GC/MS and pesticide testing results for the current lot click here for the pesticide report, and GC/MS report; results include a comparative analysis with ISO and the Pharmacopeia when available. If you have a different lot number, please contact apothecary@achs.edu.

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How to Use

Wellness Support: Cedarwood Virginia essential oil is versatile and soothing; its most common uses are to help open the breath and discourage insects in camping and outdoor blends.

Regulatory Status: Cedarwood Virginia essential oil is not listed on the FDA Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) list.

Oils That Blend Well With Cedarwood Virginia:

• bergamot Citrus aurantium var. bergamia
• cypress Cupressus sempervirens
• frankincense Boswellia carterii
• juniper Juniperus communis
• lavender Lavandula angustifolia
• lemon Citrus limonum
• lime Citrus aurantiifolia
• neroli Citrus aurantium amara
• rose Rosa damascena
• sandalwood Santalum album
• vetiver Vetiveria zizanioides

Experience

Formulas:

SOOTHING ALPINE BLEND:

Bay Laurus nobilis oil: 30 drops

Cajuput Melaleuca leucadendron var. cajuputi oil: 10 drops

Black pepper Piper nigrum oil: 5 drops

Cedarwood Virginia Juniperus virginiana oil: 5 drops

Sweet almond oil: 1 cup

Apply directly as a compress or rub the formula into the area three times a week.

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