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Cedarwood Virginian

Cedarwood Virginian

Latin Name: Juniperus virginiana
Description of Appearance: The Cedarwood Virginian plant is a slow-growing evergreen tree that can reach heights of up to 50-70 feet. It has scale-like leaves that are bluish-green to dark green in color and produces small blue or purple berries.
Common Names:
  • Cedarwood Virginian
  • Eastern Red Cedar
  • Red Juniper
  • Pencil Cedar

Health Information

Health uses for this plant

Anxiolytic (anxiety-reducing)

Active Ingredients: Thujopsene, Alpha-cedrene
Part Of Plant Used: Wood or leaves
Preperation Method: Aromatherapy or inhalation

Cough suppression

Active Ingredients: Cedrol, Alpha-pinene
Part Of Plant Used: Wood
Preperation Method: Steam inhalation or topical application

Anti-inflammatory

Active Ingredients: Alpha-cedrene, Beta-cedrene
Part Of Plant Used: Wood
Preperation Method: Essential oil extraction

Antifungal

Active Ingredients: Thujopsene, Cedrol
Part Of Plant Used: Wood or bark
Preperation Method: Essential oil application

Active Phytochemical

Active phytochemicals found in this plant

Thujopsene

Description Thujopsene is a bicyclic sesquiterpene found in certain plants known for its aromatic properties.

Alpha-cedrene

Description Alpha-cedrene is a sesquiterpene compound commonly found in essential oils, particularly in cedarwood oil.

Cedrol

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

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.

Beta-cedrene

Description Beta-cedrene is a naturally occurring sesquiterpene that is commonly found in essential oils of coniferous trees, particularly cedarwood.

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