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Cedarwood, Ashe juniper, Eastern red cedar
PARTS USED
Wood shavings, bark, leaves
NATIVE REGIONS
North America
PREPARATIONS
Essential Oil, poultice
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Juniperus virginiana

COMMON NAMES
Cedarwood, Ashe juniper, Eastern red cedar

Cupressaceae

FAMILY

  • Sesquiterpene

    • Alpha-cedrene

    • Cuparene

    • Thujopsene

  • Sesquiterpenol

    • Cedrol


antibacterial

anticarcinogenic

antifungal

anti-hypertensive

anti-inflammatory

antiseborrheic

antiseptic

antisapsmodic

astringent

diuretic

emmenagogue

expectorant

insecticide

relaxant

sedative

vulnerary


  • Minor wounds

  • Emotional support (stress relief)

  • Cold & flu symptoms

  • Inflammation


  • Not for internal consumption

  • Possible opioid analgesic interactions

  • Not recommended during pregnancy and breastfeeding

  • Dilution ratio should be kept to 1%


For educational purposes only. These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent disease.

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