Cedarwood Essential oil

cientific name: Cedrus deodara

Family: Pinaceae

Parts used: Steam distillation of leafs and twigs

Major constituents: Cedrol, γ‐atlantone, cedrene, β‐himachalene, α‐atlantone, deodarone, z α-Atlantone, E α-Atlantone 

Uses: Carminative, astringent and febrifuge in nature.  Helps in  skin  diseases like acne, eczema, dermatitis,  fungal infections. Helps in arthritis, rheumatism,  bronchitis, catarrh, congestion, cough, and nervous  disorder.

Distribution in Nepal: 1100-2500m, Central to West