Cedarwood essential oil is a substance derived from the needles, leaves, bark, and berries of cedar trees. There are many varieties of cedar trees found around the world. Some trees referred to as cedars are actually juniper trees. Both are evergreen conifers.
This essential oil can be extracted via several techniques, including steam distillation, carbon dioxide distillation, and cold pressing. While it can be purchased on its own, it’s also used as an ingredient in products like insect repellent, cologne, shampoo, and deodorant.
Cedarwood oil and its components have been analyzed in animal and human studies for potential health and beauty benefits. The components found in cedarwood oil include cedrine, cedrol, and thujopsene. These may have the following properties:
The tree from which the oil is derived determines its composition, which can affect the oil’s usefulness for specific conditions.
No incidents involving toxic effects have been reported to the Agency. A laboratory study using mice and a study of workers in saw mills suggest that cedarwood oil may cause liver and pulmonary toxicity. However, these effects were associated with long term exposures to relatively high levels of cedarwood oil.
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Your local poison control center can be reached directly by calling the national toll-free Poison Help hotline (1-800-222-1222) from anywhere in the United States. This national hotline will let you talk to experts in poisoning. They will give you further instructions.
If the person swallowed the oil, give them water or milk right away, unless a provider tells you not to. Do not give anything to drink if the person has symptoms that make it hard to swallow. These include vomiting, convulsions, or a decreased level of alertness.
This article is for information only. DO NOT use it to treat or manage an actual poison exposure. If you or someone you are with has an exposure, call your local emergency number (such as 911), or your local poison control center can be reached directly by calling the national toll-free Poison Help hotline (1-800-222-1222) from anywhere in the United States.
Seek medical help right away. Do not make the person throw up unless poison control or a health care provider tells you to. If the oil is on the skin or in the eyes, flush with lots of water for at least 15 minutes.
Cedarwood oil for hair loss
Alopecia areata is a disease that causes the immune system to attack hair follicles, leading to hair loss. Cedarwood is one of several essential oils that may improve hair growth.
A small 1998 study reported in Archives of Dermatology indicated that people with alopecia areata experienced significant hair growth when given a daily scalp massage of cedarwood, thyme, rosemary, and lavender essential oils, along with a carrier oil. This mixture was applied directly to the scalp for a seven-month period.
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FAQ
Is cedar oil smell toxic?
Are cedar fumes toxic?
Is breathing in cedar good for you?
Is cedarwood oil safe to diffuse?
Is cedar oil toxic to pets?
Furthermore, some species of cedar—like Western red cedar—are naturally toxic to both pets and people, and should never be used in topical pet products. HOW IS CEDARCIDE CEDAR OIL DIFFERENT? Firstly, Cedarcide cedar oil never contains phenols or phenolic compounds.
Is Cedar toxic?
Also, aromatic cedar is often used as chests to store clothes in. Anecdotes aren’t data, but I would think if it were as toxic as, say, lead pipes, we’d have heard about it by now. As Graphus says, individuals may have their own sensitivities, but as far as general effects go, I personally am comfortable that they are minimal to nonexistent.
Is cedarwood oil toxic?
Noincidents involving toxic effects have been reported to the Agency.A laboratory study using mice and a study of workers in saw millssuggest that cedarwood oil may cause liver and pulmonary toxicity.However, these effects were associated with long term exposures torelatively high levels of cedarwood oil.
Is cedar oil safe?
The American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists (ACGIH) doesn’t list cedar oil on its Threshold Limit Value (TLV) or Biological Exposure Index (BEI). Alcohols and terpenes derived from cedar are listed as food additives with the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and labeled as Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS).