1. Hair Growth
If you are affected by hair loss or Alopecia areata is an autoimmune disease causing bald patches and eventually total baldness.
2. It May Improve Concentration
Cedarwood oil may help your brain focus, making it a good choice for students or the workplace. One study investigated the effect of cedarwood essential oil on children with ADHD (attention deficit and hyperactivity disorder). The participants inhaled vapor from a bottle of cedarwood oil three times a day for thirty days. The outcome was measured using ECG and a neuropsychological assessment called “Test of Variables of Attention” (TOVA). A 33% improvement was observed.
This dramatic improvement is attributed to the high concentration of sesquiterpenes in cedarwood essential oil. Sesquiterpenes improve oxygenation of brain cells.
3. It’s A Powerful INSECT REPELLANT,
insecticidal effects against the pulse beetle and the housefly. 97.5% of the insects were killed. Two naturally occurring sesquiterpenes were deemed responsible – himachalol and β-himachalene.
Another study tested its efficacy against cockroaches. Its only been proven to kill moths in the early stage of their life cycle – the newly hatched larvae.
4. It Can Help You Sleep
Many essential oils have sedative and anxiolytic effects. I was most familiar with lavender and chamomile for this purpose. However, cedarwood oil has also been shown to have sedative effects.
5. It Can Kill Bacteria
Streptococcus mutans is mostly found in the mouth in humans and is responsible for tooth decay.
While many of the oils had no effect on the bacteria, cedarwood oil came out as #3, behind cinnamon oil and lemongrass oil. It’s suggested that it may also be effective against yeasts.
6. It Relieves Pain And Inflammation
& treating inflammatory skin conditions such as eczema and acne. #cedar #adhd #insecticide #eczema #psoriasis
