Cedarwood Oil
Community
Cedarwood brings people together to experience the strength and value of community. Those in need of Cedarwood struggle to form bonds within social groups. This can often be due to an overdeveloped sense of individuality. Rather than allowing themselves to be supported by family, friends, or acommunity, they live by excessive self-reliance. On the other hand, the individual’s difficulty forming social roots may also stem from feeling disconnected and separate from the human family. Cedarwood inspires the feeling of belonging and assists the heart in opening to receive the love and support of other people. It invites the strong-willed individual to couple the strength of individuality with the supportive power of community.
Cedarwood supports individuals in seeing that they are not alone; life is a shared experience. Cedarwood also assists in opening the awareness of individuals to the support system that is already available to them, such as friends or family that have been overlooked. It invites individuals to both give and receive, so they may experience the strength of groups and the joy of relationships.
SOURCE: Essential Emotions 8Th Edition
Primary Benefits
- Creates a comforting and relaxing environment
- Helps maintain healthy-looking skin
The warm, woody aroma of Cedarwood essential oil promotes a relaxing environment when used topically or aromatically.
Cedarwood trees are native to cold climates, thriving in high altitudes and growing up to 100 feet high. Reminiscent of the size and strength of the cedarwood tree, Cedarwood oil has a grounding scent. It’s frequently used in massage therapy and has clarifying properties when applied topically.
Fun Fact
Cedarwood Essential Oil has been used for centuries by ancient civilizations for its purifying properties and its ability to promote emotional balance and tranquility.
NEGATIVE EMOTIONS: Inability to form social bonds, lonely, feeling separate from the human family, antisocial
POSITIVE PROPERTIES: Emotionally connected, belonging, supported, social bonds, sociable, community oriented
COMPANION OILS: Marjoram, Birch, Magnolia
SUGGESTED USES:
Aromatic: Inhale from bottle or diffuse.
Topical: Dilute 3-4 drops with carrier oil and apply on arms, legs, or bottom of feet.
