Ingredients
Cedarleaf Essential Oil (Thuja occedentalis)
100% Pure and Unadulterated
Certified Kosher and Parve

Synonyms
Swamp Cedar Oil, White Cedar Oil, Eastern White Cedar Oil, Tree of Life Oil, American Arborvitae Oil, Arbor Vitae Oil, Thuja Oil

Family
Cupressaceae

Part Used
leaf, twigs

Method of Extraction
Steam distillation

Note

Dosage Forms
Pure-Li Natural Cedarleaf Oil is certified Kosher and Parve, and is packaged in convenient 30ml amber glass bottles with dropper caps to control dispensing

Actions
antirheumatic, astringent, diuretic, emmenagogue, expectorant, insect repellent, rubefacient, nerve stimulant, uterus stimulant, heart stimulant, muscle stimulant, tonic, vermifuge

Internal Indications
Do not use unless under the advice and supervision of a qualified health practitioner.

External Indications
rheumatism, gout, warts, psoriasis

Aromatheraputic Indications
None known

Aromatheraputic Actions
None known

Contraindications
Do not use during pregnancy. Do not take internally may be poisonous.

Therapeutic Indications
This is a tree shaped like a pyramid. It is a coniferous tree reaching up to 20 meters with leaves that appear to have scales on them. This tree produces broad winged seeds. The tree must be at least 15 years of age before it is ready to be used for oil production. It is native to eastern North America and cultivated in France. The oil is produced mainly in Canada and the USA.

Traditionally, this was used by early civilizations for ritual purposes. A tea made of the leaves has been used for coughs, fever, and intestinal parasites. Natives of North America use cedar leaves steaming to fight the common cold in their traditional medicine and this use has carried over to modern medicine in products such as Vick`s Vaporub and other cold remedies. The ointment has been used for rheumatism, gout, warts, and psoriasis. The British Herbal Pharmacopoeia states that the twigs are used specifically for bronchitis and cardiac weakness, and warts. Dermatologist use cedarleaf in many countries for warts removal.

Commercially, it is used in pharmaceutical products such as disinfectants and sprays and as a counter irritant in analgesic ointments and liniments. Pharmaceuticals applications of cedarleaf are numerous. The fragrance is an ingredient in some toiletries and perfumes. Cedarleaf's fragrance and aroma is unique. You will often find it in men's cologne such as Ralph Lauren Safari, Roots, and Hugo by Hugo Boss.

Storage
Cedarleaf oil should be stored in a cool, dry area until it is used. Once opened, refrigeration and tightly closing the cap will prolong its shelf life.

Usage

Blends With
Citrus oils, Pine oil, Rosemary oil

Complimentary Therapies
Proper nutrition is vital to good health. Drink plenty of water (at least 8 glasses daily) and juice instead of coffee, tea or sodas. Try to avoid synthetic ingredients, highly concentrated in prepared or packaged foods, and take a well-balanced multivitamin and mineral supplement.