Aromatherapy Share: Essence of the Week - Cedarwood, Red (Juniperus virginiana)...

Cedarwood, Red (Virginia) is a Wild-Harvested heartwood essence from the US that is not from a true Cedar Tree, but instead a Juniper. She is one of the first trees to establish herself in areas where there have been grassland burns or abandoned farms, allowing her seeds to be dispersed over wide land areas with the help of the birds who eat her berries. Because of this, Cedarwood, Red is highly valued for forest regulation in other areas as well. Her wood is beautifully scented, naturally rot resistant, insect resistant, and extremely strong and durable. Indigenous people across Eastern North America used Cedarwood, Red for medicine that addressed the common cold, cough, fever, digestion, arthritic rheumatism, urinary issues, and a topical cleanser and anti-septic. She was also known to help in ceremonies as a purifier, for protection, to help cleanse a space, and as a blessing or offering to Great Spirit. This amazing tree represents the energies of endurance, longevity, resilience, purification, protection, and the bridge between the higher and lower worlds. She also is known to represent eternal life and Hope when things feel difficult.

Cedarwood, Red is anti-fungal and good for the skin and acne, psoriasis, scabs, wounds, bug bites, and dandruff. She helps the lungs clear mucus and relieve congestion, while helping to heal sinus and coughing issues. Cedarwood, Red is a lymphatic aid that supports healthy circulation. She addresses varicose veins, hemorrhoids, and other vascular issues.

Energetically, this amazing tree is very grounding and acts as a supportive bridge between humans and nature. She brings up deep ancestral connections while holding our hands through major life transitions. When we feel stressed out or in danger in any way, Cedarwood, Red is a natural calming agent and protector. She helps us ease into our meditation practice, purify a space, and bring the mental focus and stillness that supports personal contemplation.

Simply anoint over the chest for the lungs, onto the areas of concern on the skin for fungal issues, or onto the nape of the neck, crown of the head, and/or feet to stimulate the nervous system and address our higher selves. The skin is our largest organ and best place to receive her medicine. Start with 5-10 drops, 2-3 times a day, for 120 days. Journal the experience and always anoint with Love and intention.