Botonical Name | : | Juniperusvirginiana | |
CAS # | : | 8023-85-6 | |
Country of Origin | : | USA | |
Color & Odor | : | pale yellow to brownish liquid with woody, Characteristic balsamic odor | |
Solubility | : | Soluble in alcohol and oils. Insoluble in water. | |
Specific Gravity | : | 0.9500 - 0.9660 @ 20°C | |
Optical Rotation | : | -37.0° to -15.0° @ 20°C | |
Refractive Index | : | 1.4990 - 1.5090 @ 20°C | |
Flash Point | : | >100°C | |
Major Constituents | : | Cedrol, Thujopsenene | |
Plant Part Used | : | Wood | |
Extraction Method | : | Steam Distillation |
DESCRIPTION:
Virginia Cedarwood is a slow-growing, coniferous evergreen. It has reddish heartwood and bears brown cones. It is from the family Cupressacea. Originally used by native North Americans. CONSTITUENTS:
Agarwood Oil contains elements like phenyl ethyl chromones & sesquiterpenes. AROMATIC SUMMARY / NOTE / STRENGTH OF AROMA:
A middle note of strong aroma, this oil has a sweet and woody scent. BLENDS WITH:
Clary Sage, Vetiver, Rosemary, Ylang-ylang. COMMON NAMES:
Cedar, Red Cedar, cedarwood. USES:
This aromatic oil is beneficial for treating bronchitis, acne and cellulite reduction. It is also required to formulate insect repellant.