Cedarwood Virginian (Red Cedar)

Pure,  Therapeutic  Cedarwood Virginian essential oil (Also called Red Cedarwood or Aromatic Cedar) Product Description Botanical name Juniperus virginiana Extraction method / Source Steam distillation from wood chips, sawdust, wood shavings Aroma Sweet balsamic, becomes more woody as the oil dries out Note Base Odor Intensity 3 Key constituents Thujopsene, Cedrol, Alpha-cedrene, various sesquiterpenes, Beta-cedrene, widdrol. Plant description Botanical family: Cupressaceae The Virginian Cedar tree is a slow growing evergreen bush with a narrow pyramidal crown. It is native to the Eastern states of the USA and South America. The bush is about 2-6 feet in height and sometimes reaches as high as 15 feet. Regions of Production Eastern USA Growing Practices Managed forest -- cultivated without the use of chemical fertilizers or pesticides History / Fun Facts Virginia Cedar is also called Aromatic Cedar. The wood from Juniperus virginiana is prized for furniture making, with it's beautiful