- Other Names
- Thuja, Eastern White Cedar, and Arborvita
- Farming Method
- Wildcrafted
- Plant Part
- Needle
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Application Method
- Use by Aromatherapist Only
- Scientific Name
- Thuja occidentalis
- Extraction Method
- Steam Distilled
Cedar Leaf Essential Oil is a strong disinfectant with a high thujone content, making it poisonous.
Cedar Leaf Essential Oil should only be used with guidance by an aromatherapy expert.
About the Plant:
The Cedar Leaf tree may be seen planted as a hedge. It is an attractive tree, with scale-like leaves and cones, and grows up to 60 feet high.
Where it Grows:
Cedar Leaf is native to the Northeastern United States. It is also cultivated in Canada and China. Amrita® Aromatherapy is proud to carry Cedar Leaf from Canada.
Traditional Uses and Lore:
Traditionally, the leaves, twigs, and bark were made into decoctions to kill parasites, venereal diseases, warts, and other ailments. Cedar Leaf was also burnt as incense to cleanse the air in ancient rituals.
- Disinfectant
- Insecticide
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Cedar Leaf Essential Oil should only be used with guidance by an aromatherapy expert.
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Safety Precautions:
- Cedar Leaf is considered toxic and poisonous.
- Avoid during pregnancy.
- Do not use without an aromatherapy expert.
- Cedar Leaf oil should not be used for children 6 years and younger.
General Safety Precautions:
- Use essential oils only in diluted form on the skin and never internally.
- Always be careful when using essential oils with children.
- Give them only low doses, or better, consult a qualified aromatherapy expert before using.
- Use essential oils with care and only under the proper guidance of an expert while pregnant or if you have liver damage, epilepsy, cancer, or other serious health problems.
Cedar Leaf Essential Oil is used primarily as a disinfectant, not as an aromatic oil. Although some aromatherapists may apply a tiny drop to shrink warts, Cedar Leaf is generally avoided because it contains thujone, a toxic chemical.
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