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Cedarwood (red cedar) Juniperus virginiana Botanical Classification cedarwood Family Cupressaceae Genus and specie Juniperus virginiana Other names Red cedar. Description of the herb cedarwood kruie-produkte-ageless-herbal-products One of 50 - 60 species of coniferous trees and shrubs that occur in the Northern Hemisphere, with scale-like adult leaves and pointed juvenile leaves. Parts used Wood, but the leaves were traditionally used tmake a decoction. Properties Antiseptic, anti-spasmodic, astringent, diuretic, emmenagogue, expectorant, insecticide, and sedative. The oil contains a-cedrene, b-cedrene, thujopsene, cedrol, widdrol and other sesquiterpenes. Therapeutic uses rheumatism, arthritis Internal use Historically, decoctions made by North American from leaves, bark and twigs were used for arthritis, rheumatism, menstrual delay, gonorrhea, pyelitis and kidney problems. External use The same decoctions were used for skin rashes, venereal warts etc. The oil can be used successfully as an insect repellant. Aromatherapy and essential oil use Cedarwood essential oil is great tcalm anxiety and assist in meditation, whilst regulating homeostasis. It is helpful tthe respiratory system and has a drying effect on mucus. It helps the kidneys and is useful tcombat rheumatism and arthritis. Its astringent qualities are helpful tfight acne as well as psoriasis. it has a skin-softening action as well. |
