DESCRIPTION
Cedarwood Himalayan extract is taken from the wood part of the tall, evergreen tree found in the Indian Himalayan Plateau. Having color from pale yellow to green, it has a dry-woody aroma and is slightly camphoraceous, smoky & balsamic. Steam distilled, Cedarwood Himalayan extract also has a very subtle aroma with a hint of spice.
COMMON NAMES
Deodara
BLENDS WITH:
It works well with Chamomile, Rosemary and Eucalyptus.
CONSTITUENTS
beta-Himachalene, gamma-Himachalene, alpha-Himachalene, Sesquiterpene hydrocarbons, Sesquiterpenes
USES
It is well recognized for its aromatic qualities and used as antiseptic, antiseborrheic, anti putrescent, aphrodesiac, diuretic, astringent, expectorant, mucilytic, fungicidal, sedative (nervous), tonic and stimulant (circulatory). It also has insecticidal & antifungal properties and helps in controlling fungal deterioration of spices during storage.