Cedarwood, Himalayan EO


Details

  • Botanical Name: Cedrus deodara (Roxb. ex D.Don) G.Don
  • Origin: Himalayan Mountains, India
  • Process: Steam Distilled Essential Oil
  • Plant Part: Wood
  • Cultivation: Wild Grown
  • Use: Aromatherapy / Natural Perfumery. Always dilute.
  • Note: Base Note, Fixative
  • Aroma Family: Woody
  • Aroma: Dry, woody, warm and balsamic with a slightly crude/camphoraceous top note; it displays a delicately sweet-woody aroma and good tenacity in the drydown.
  • Contraindications: Please see comments in Safety Considerations below.



Product Name SKU Price Qty
  1. Cedarwood, Himalayan Sample (1 ml) 180-3
    $2.00
  2. Cedarwood, Himalayan 15 ml (1/2 oz) * 180-016
    $7.25
  3. Cedarwood, Himalayan 30 ml (1 oz) 180-030
    $9.25
  4. Cedarwood, Himalayan 2 oz 180-9
    $12.25
  5. Cedarwood, Himalayan 4 oz 180-10
    $19.50
  6. Cedarwood, Himalayan 8 oz 180-11
    $30.75
  7. Cedarwood, Himalayan 16 oz 180-12
    $46.00
  8. Cedarwood, Himalayan 1 kg 180-25
    $88.75
  9. For larger sizes or quantities please contact us for pricing and availability.         
* Size includes orifice (drop) reducer

Overview

Himalayan Cedarwood Essential Oil

Cedar trees have played a central role in aromatics from ancient times to the present. From ancient Egypt, to India, Tibet, the Mediterranean, and North America, the cedar tree has been respected and revered. The finest Cedarwood essential oil comes from the Atlas Cedar and is very closely related botanically to the Himalayan Cedar; these produce very similar, yet differently nuanced, essential oils.1 It is thought that Atlas and Himalayan Cedar trees originated from Cedrus libani, the famous Lebanon cedar.2

The name deodara evolved from the word devadāru, a Sanskrit word that translates to "timber of the gods" – thus the Himalayan Cedar is regarded as a particularly sacred tree in Hinduism. Many shrines and places of worship are built with this sturdy, invulnerable wood, leading some to believe that the deep and warm Cedarwood aroma is ideal for diffusion during meditation. The strength and power of this tree can be observed in spring when, after a cold winter, the long, graceful limbs, laden with heavy snow and ice are relieved of their burdens and are buoyant once again. These massive trees not only survive, but thrive for hundreds of years with an entire ecosystem supported beneath their feet and in their airy upper levels.


Please be aware when purchasing Cedarwood essential oil. We recommend Atlas and Himalayan Cedarwood oils, as they are the most notably used, have an appealing aroma, and are the only true Cedar oils typically available. Texas Cedarwood and Virginia Cedarwood are actually Junipers and although quite useful, are different in aroma and effects. Cedar Leaf oil is from a species of Thuja and is best used very carefully or not at all due to its potential toxicity.

For information regarding the attributes of Himalayan Cedarwood essential oil, please see:

  • L'Aromathérapie Exactement, Pierre Franchomme and Dr. Daniel Pénoël, 1990, pp. 331-2.
  • Aromatherapeutic Blending – Essential Oils in Synergy, Jennifer Peace Rhind, 2016, pp. 84, 99, 150, 201.
  • Essential Oils – A Handbook for Aromatherapy Practice, 2nd ed., Jennifer Peace Rhind, 2012, pp. 239-40.
  • Fragrance and Wellbeing, Jennifer Peace Rhind, 2014, p. 189.
  • The Encyclopedia of Essential Oils, Julia Lawless, 2013, p. 66-7.

For information about the use of Himalayan Cedarwood in perfumery, please see:


Aromatic Profile: Dry, woody, warm and balsamic with a slightly crude/camphoraceous top note; it displays a delicately sweet-woody aroma and good tenacity in the drydown.


Appearance: Light yellow, transparent, slightly viscous liquid.


Storage Suggestions: This oil will actually improve with age, that is, the aroma will become deeper, rounder and more refined over time when properly stored at a constant temperature below 65-70F degrees.


Use: Aromatherapy, Natural Perfumery.


Blending Suggestions: Dilute and add drop by drop to your blends until the desired effect is achieved.


Blends Well With: Bergamot, Boronia, Cassie, Cinnamon, Cistus, Clary Sage, Cypress, FirFrankincense, Geranium, Grapefruit, Jasmine, Juniper, Labdanum, Laurel Leaf, Lavender, Lemon, Lemongrass, Marjoram, Mimosa, Neroli, Patchouli, Pine, Rose, Rosemary, Thyme, Verbena, Vetiver, Ylang Ylang. Himalayan Cedarwood is used extensively in soap fragrances and is valued for its fixative value in floral-woody perfumes.3


Safety Considerations: Himalayan Cedarwood essential oil contains very low percentages of oxygenated (stable) ketones that are of minimal concern for toxicity. Ketones do not contribute to the oxidation (potential dermal toxicity) of less stable terpenes.4 Tisserand and Young report that Himalayan Cedarwood "may be moderately toxic" but provide no details; they also state that there are no known contraindications and no dermal limits for this oil.5 Dilute before using. A patch test should be performed before use for those with sensitive skin.


1 Rhind, Jennifer Peace. Essential Oils – A Handbook for Aromatherapy Practice, 2nd ed., 2012, pp. 239-40.

2 Arctander, Steffen. Perfume and Flavor Materials of Natural Origin, 1960, pp. 139, 141-2.

3 Industry communication.

4 Kumar, Satyanshu. Analytical Techniques for Natural Product Research, 2015, p. 31.

5 Tisserand, Robert and Rodney Young. Essential Oil Safety, 2nd ed., 2014, p. 238.


The FDA has not evaluated the statements on this website. No claims are made by Eden Botanicals as to the medicinal value of any products from Eden Botanicals. The information presented here is for educating our customers about the traditional uses of essential oils and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. You are responsible for understanding the safe application of these products. If you have any questions, please call or email us for further information.

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Customer Reviews for Cedarwood, Himalayan EO

good in dillution Review by
Rating
5
it's pretty harsh in the bottle, but when diluted it smells like the cedar balls for clothes.
(Posted on 3/1/2024)
Beautiful and therapeutic, favorite cedarwood Review by
Rating
5
I absolute love this Himalayan Cedarwood. I have experimented with all varieties and this is my favorite. It's warm, smooth, silky and well rounded with a subtle comforting sweetness. No pencil shavings or hamster cage here. I formulate and one of my favorite blends with this in an alcohol spray I use for body, room, linen, especially during illness for coughs and congestion. I even sanitize my hands with it. It has Rosemary cineole, pink grapefruit, lemon, blood orange, and the Himalayan cedarwood grounds it. It's quite lovely with citrus and florals.
(Posted on 11/28/2019)
Talk about a change of heart! Review by
Rating
5
So, I'm actually quite fond of the Juniper "cedars." To me, Texas and Virginia cedarwood evoke all that I associate with that "cedar smell"--saunas, old cedar shakes and paneling, and yes, my beloved memories of early grade school and of deliberately inhaling the dust from my pencil sharpener. By contrast, Atlas cedar (at least straight from the bottle at the store) seemed alien and unknowable to me.

Now, I primarily base my scent preferences on an oil's capacity to reconstruct certain nostalgic themes. I ordered a sample of this Himalayan oil in hopes it would transport me someplace familiar and joyful, but sniffing it straight from the vial had me sighing in disappointment--the only reminiscent value it seemed to unlock was that of a memory of me waiting for my dad as a child in some jittery-lit military basement office, as I contemplated the strange, sickly-sweet mopping solution emanating from the tiles. Overall a very Xenophobic response I'd say. Perplexing that the true cedars relay very little of what I would call a "woody" quality; certainly nothing like the stacks of freshly split Alaskan spruce, birch and aspen I grew up with.

However, something compelled me to rub a bit of the Himalayan on with some FCO today. And you know what--for as put off and perplexed as I was initially, I am now ECSTATIC. Why? Well, it makes no sense really, but you know the fragrance of most 80s doll parts--in particular, the FACE? I can't stop smelling myself, because suddenly it's like I'm nuzzling my favorite long-lost dolls. The fragrance is just that singular! Does anyone else know what I'm talking about? I've decided that Himalayan Cedarwood (of all things!) is going to be the base for a "doll face" perfume of other similarly innocent-smelling essences. And the lesson I learned as a newcomer is--NEVER judge an oil straight from the bottle! I may have to give Atlas another go as well because of this. :)

Thank you again, EB--you are the greatest company ever, and I am having a lot of fun browsing through your incredible inventory and reading all the insightful reviews. What a community!
(Posted on 4/11/2016)
pretty good Review by
Rating
3
I love the woods and was certainly excited to get this today. Was disappointed it really didnt have much of a smell :( HOWEVER the rest of my order was amazing and i look forward to getting more EO from these guys
(Posted on 1/2/2016)
Fantastic Review by
Rating
5
This is by far the best cedar oil I have ever had. It is smooth, strong and has a very nice woodsy outdoor smell. Just great at a great price.
(Posted on 7/15/2015)
Phenomenal Review by
Rating
5
I got this as a sample because I wanted to have some for relaxation and for mosquito repellant. I am in LOVE. It is so pleasant. I can't get enough of it- and I'm not a big cedar wood fan.
(Posted on 6/2/2015)
Very nice Review by
Rating
5
This is a very mellow and soft Cedar, even more soft and mellow than Sandalwood. If you can picture your average cedar without the harsh pencil shavings note and add a buttery sweetness, this is the aroma profile of Himalayan Cedarwood.
(Posted on 2/9/2015)
Smooth and Mellow Review by
Rating
5
Really enjoying this particular oil. Softer, sweeter and almost buttery to me. Much nicer than the sharper, more rough scented cedar oil I have purchased from another company. Can't wait to use this in my new men's line.
(Posted on 2/6/2015)
I like this... Review by
Rating
5
...lots. When I got it I made the mistake of smelling it straight from the bottle. Then I got around to making a strong dilution (7%) and it wears very well, mellow, balsamic and warm cedar. Can't stop smelling myself...
(Posted on 4/24/2014)
Earthy, grounding, and slightly sweet. Review by
Rating
5
I love this cedarwood! I find it to be more mellow than Atlas Cedarwood, and although just as grounding, I find it to be slightly uplifting and lightly sweet. It lends a beautiful sweet earthy note to a blend.
(Posted on 3/17/2013)