Cedar Oil Insectiside

CEDRUS DEODARA

Cedar

Devadaru

The wood we know of for its insect-repellent qualities (the cedar chest which protects woolens from moths) and is also an excellent treatment for dandruff. Considered a soothing tonic to the skin, cedar is often used in men’s perfumes and toiletries, particularly aftershave lotions.

Properties

Cedar is bitter and pungent, with antiseptic, diuretic qualities. It is useful as a nervine and expectorant. Cedar has a heating, drying effect on the body. The astringent, tonic qualities in cedar make it an excellent antidote to oily skin, oily scalp, and dandruff
Part of Plant Used The wood and bark.
Conditions Treated Bronchitis, urinary infections, fear and nervous tension, oily hair, hair loss, oily skin, dandruff, sensitive skin, as a rub for sore joints and muscles, and to provoke sluggish menstrual cycles.
Form Taken Oil for massage and inhalation; made into a tea or an infusion.
Used with Herbs? Blends well with camphor and sandalwood.

Cedar Spray

• Cedar is an excellent air freshener, deodorizer, and insect repellent- add oil of cedar to water in an atomizer and spray the room, or add 10 drops to a vegetable oil and rub it onto skin.

CAUTION

•  Pregnant women should avoid cedar.