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Cedarwood Texas

Cedarwood Texas

Latin Name: Juniperus ashei
Description of Appearance: The Cedarwood Texas plant is a small to medium-sized evergreen tree with scale-like leaves that are a bluish-green color. It produces small, round cones that contain the seeds
Common Names:
  • Cedarwood Texas
  • Ashe juniper
  • Blueberry juniper

Health Information

Health uses for this plant

Antiseptic

Active Ingredients: Alpha-pinene, beta-pinene
Part Of Plant Used: Essential oil
Preperation Method: Diluted in water or carrier oil for cleaning wounds

Respiratory Support

Active Ingredients: Cedrol, thujopsene
Part Of Plant Used: Wood and essential oil
Preperation Method: Inhalation through diffusing the essential oil or steam inhalation

Anti-inflammatory

Active Ingredients: Cedrol, cedrene
Part Of Plant Used: Wood and essential oil
Preperation Method: Topical application in a carrier oil

Active Phytochemical

Active phytochemicals found in this plant

Alpha-pinene

Description Alpha-pinene is a bicyclic monoterpene that is commonly found in the essential oils of various plants, known for its distinct pine aroma.

Cedrol

Description Cedrol is a natural compound found in conifer trees, specifically cedarwood. It is known for its woody and musty aroma.

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Cedarwood

Cedarwood
Latin Name: Cedrus
Description of Appearance: Cedarwood is a type of tree that belongs to the genus Cedrus, known for its aromatic wood and conical shape. The tree has needle-like leaves and can grow up to a significant height.
Common Names:
  • Cedarwood
  • Cedar