Botonical Name : Cedrus deodora
Country of Origin: India
Color & Odor : Yellowish to brownish yellow viscous liquid with a dry woody aroma, slightly camphoraceous, smoky, balsamic, very subtle with a hint of spice.
Solubility : soluble in water
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Known by the botanical name Cedrus deodora, Cedarwood Himalayan extract
is derived from wood part through steam distillation method. When
extracted, it has yellowish to brownish yellow viscous liquid color. It
is well known for its antiseptic, anti-seborrheic, anti-putrescent,
aphrodisiac, diuretic, expectorant, astringent, fungicidal properties.
COMMON NAMES: Tibetan Cedarwood
BLENDS WITH: Rosemary, Eucalyptus, Chamomile and Citrus Oils.
CONSTITUENTS:
p-methyl acetophenone, p-methyl-d-3-tetrahydroacetophenone and trans
atlantones, Himachalene, Himachalol, Alohimachalol, Deodrone,
Iso-Alohimachalol & Atlantone.
USES:
Himalayan Cedarwood Essential Oil has in it antiseptic, anti-seborrheic,
anti-putrescent, aphrodisiac, diuretic, astringent, expectorant,
mucolytic, fungicidal, sedative (nervous), stimulant (circulatory)
properties.
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