Whe asked to think of an essential oil to use to help relax, many people will jump right to that little purple bottle of lavender (Lavendula Angistifolia). Few people realize that Cedarwood (Juniperus virginiana) essential oil actually possesses similar sedative properties. Cedarwood essential oil is well credited for its sweet earthy aroma and has been used in many musk style perfumes and Colognes for this reason. What many people don’t know about this versatile oil is that in its pure form, Cedarwood Essential oil is comprised mostly of 2 chemical families called Sesquiterpenes and Sequiterpenols. Like all chemicals our body responds to each of these in different ways. The sequiterpene (a-Cedrene) found in cedarwood has been tested for its antispasmodic properties as well as astringent properties. Likewise the Sequiterpenol (Cedrol) has been shown to have Central Nervous System (CNS) sedative (calming) properties as well as has shown activity against Gram-Positive and Gram-Negative Bacteria making (Antibacterial properties). So step aside Lavender there is a new player in this game! ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Question of the day: What is your favorite tree? • • • • • • • • #everdayoilessentials #theresanoilforthat #essentialoilsupplies #Aromalife #Aromatherapy #crueltyfree #floral #Lavender #LavYourself #Peppermint #frankincense #achy #Wellness #orange #lemon #teatree #cedarwood #lemongrass #cinnamon #eucalyptus https://www.instagram.com/p/CAnfZsRndqn/?igshid=1f6uuuykzxln4