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cedarwood essential oil prevents cuts and wounds from developing septic as well as protects them from tetanus germs. It can be applied topically on cuts and wounds as an antiseptic.
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Cedar Wood Essential Oil: A Must Have For Good Health and Complete Wellness Who knew that oil derived from a tree could be so helpful to your health and overall wellness? Astonishingly, the essential oil of cedar wood has antiseptic, antispasmodic, astringent, antiseborrheic, diuretic, emmenagogue, expectorant, insecticidal and sedative properties. It has an amazing power to improve the skin complexion, improve metabolism, tighten muscles, help with organ function and support the digestive system. What is Cedarwood Essential Oil? It is a yellow to orange-brown color liquid which is derived through an extensive process of steam distillation from the wooden pieces of cedarwood tree, which has the botanical name Juniperus Virginiana (also known as Cedrus Libani, Cedrus Atlantica and Cedrus Doedara, depending on the regions where they are found). The major components of this oil are widdrol, cedrol, alpha-cedrene, beta-cedrene, thujopsene and a group of sesquiterpenes. All of these chemical components contribute a great deal to its innumerable health benefits. Surprising Health Benefits of Cedarwood Essential Oil Antiseptic: Being a powerful antiseptic, cedarwood essential oil prevents cuts and wounds from developing septic as well as protects them from tetanus germs. It can be applied topically on cuts and wounds as an antiseptic. Even, it is used as an active ingredient in herbal antiseptic creams.
By removing harmful toxins from the body, it also relieves the immune system and WBC (white blood cells) which ascertain the good health of persons. Anti-inflammatory: Many of the education institutes and research centers have certified its anti- inflammatory properties that is the sole reason it is also used for the formulation of different kinds of pain relievers. The inflammation in tissues and joints that results in excruciating pain or discomfort can be somewhat diminished by the topical application of this particular oil. Antispasmodic: Relieving spasm is another great property of this natural oil. Almost all types of spasms and related problems can be relieved by using this oil that includes spasms in the muscles, intestines, respiratory system, heart, and nerves. Apart from this, people who are suffering from asthma, respiratory seizures, restless leg syndrome and other spasmodic conditions can also attain quicker relief owing to its soothing and relaxing properties. Diuretic: Diuretic: This is another beneficial property that can cure various ailments including rheumatism, arthritis, obesity, hypertension (high blood pressure), gout, urinary tract infections and deposition of harmful toxins in the blood. Being a diuretic, Cedarwood Essential Oil increases the flow of urination which serves as a great medium for the removal of excess bile, salts, fat and excess water from the body.