Cedarwood oil is one of the oldest and most enduring essential oils in human history — used for centuries across ancient Egyptian, Tibetan, and Native American traditions for its grounding, purifying, and therapeutic properties. Steam-distilled from the wood of cedar trees belonging to several commercially significant species — including Juniperus virginiana (Eastern Red Cedar), Cedrus deodara (Himalayan Cedar), Cedrus atlanticus (Atlas Cedar), and Cedrus libani (Lebanese Cedar) — cedarwood oil belongs to the sesquiterpene class of compounds, a chemical family associated with deep anti-inflammatory, calming, and medicinal activity.
At Anjum Aromatics, our cedarwood oil is carefully distilled to produce a pale yellow liquid with a consistently warm, woody, and slightly sweet aroma — the grounding base note character that has made cedarwood an indispensable ingredient in both therapeutic and fragrance applications worldwide.
Specifications:
- Botanical Sources: Juniperus virginiana, Cedrus deodara, Cedrus atlanticus, Cedrus libani
- Synonym: Cupressus funebris wood oil
- Plant Parts Used: Wood
- Extraction Method: Steam Distillation
- Appearance: Pale yellow liquid
- Odor Type: Woody — warm, grounding, slightly sweet
- Flash Point: >200°F (TCC)
- Class: Essential Oils / Flavor & Fragrance Chemical Compounds
- Key Compounds: Sesquiterpenes (cedrol, cedrene, thujopsene)
Key Benefits:
- Joint & Skin Health: Balances sebum production to address acne, dermatitis, and oily skin conditions — also effective against dandruff and scalp irritation through its antifungal and astringent properties. Anti-inflammatory action supports joint health in topical formulations
- Anti-Inflammatory & Stress Relief: Sesquiterpene compounds directly modulate the nervous system — alleviating inflammation, promoting deep relaxation, and reducing stress and anxiety when used in aromatherapy diffusion or topical massage blends
- Natural Insect Repellent: A well-established natural repellent against mosquitoes, moths, and other household pests — used in DEET-free repellent sprays, cedar sachets, and household pest control products
- Respiratory Health: Expectorant and decongestant properties relieve nasal and chest congestion from colds, coughs, and bronchial conditions — incorporated into steam inhalation and chest rub formulations
- Kidney & Liver Support: Acts as a natural detoxifying agent — supports liver and kidney function through its diuretic and cleansing properties, traditionally used in Ayurvedic and herbal detox formulations
- Sleep Quality Enhancement: One of aromatherapy's most effective sleep-supporting oils — its deeply calming, grounding aroma promotes deep, restorative sleep; widely used in bedtime diffuser blends, pillow sprays, and sleep wellness products
In perfumery, cedarwood oil is a cornerstone base note — prized for its fixative qualities, longevity on skin, and ability to add warmth, depth, and woody character to masculine, unisex, and oriental fragrance compositions. It blends harmoniously with sandalwood, vetiver, patchouli, lavender, bergamot, and rose.
Anjum Aromatics supplies cedarwood oil in bulk and wholesale quantities to aromatherapy brands, perfume houses, personal care manufacturers, pharmaceutical formulators, insect repellent producers, and wellness product companies across India, the Middle East, Southeast Asia, and Europe.