Botonical Name | : | Cedrus deodora | |
CAS # | : | 8000-27-9 | |
Country of Origin | : | India | |
Color & Odor | : | Yellowish to brownish yellow viscous liquid with a dry woody aroma, slightly camphoraceous, smoky, balsamic, very subtle with a hint of spice. | |
Solubility | : | Insoluble in water, soluble in alcohol and oils | |
Specific Gravity | : | 0.930 - 0.938 @ 20°C | |
Optical Rotation | : | + 480 to + 700 | |
Refractive Index | : | 1.508 - 1.520 @ 20°C | |
Flash Point | : | >100 °C | |
Major Constituents | : | Himachalene | |
Plant Part Used | : | Wood | |
Extraction Method | : | Steam Distillation |
DESCRIPTION:
Himalayan Cedarwood Oil is derived from the wood of Cedrus deodora plant via steam distillation process. The extracted oil has distinctive pale yellow to brown color that has high viscosity level. The obtained oil is reckoned for its diuretic, aphrodisiac, expectorant, anti septic, fungicidal, astringent, anti putrescent and anti seborrheic attributes. CONSTITUENTS:
Himalayan Cedarwood Oil contains elements like Iso-Alohimachalol, p-methyl-d-3-tetrahydroacetophenone, trans atlantones, alohimachalol, p-methyl acetophenone, deodrone, himachalol, atlantone and Himachalene. AROMATIC SUMMARY / NOTE / STRENGTH OF AROMA:
The middle note pungent smell of this oil resembles to wood extracted essential oils and camphor with having slight resemblance to smoke like smell. BLENDS WITH:
This aromatic oil mixes with Citrus, Eucalyptus, Rosemary and Chamomile oils. COMMON NAMES:
This fragrant oil is also known as Tibetan Cedarwood oil. USES:
The stimulating properties of Himalayan Cedarwood Oil improve blood circulation level and its sedative attributes are beneficial for nervous system. Besides these, the offered oil possesses anti-putrescent, expectorant, astringent, anti-seborrheic, mucolytic, diuretic, aphrodisiac and antiseptic properties.