Cedar Soap Benefits

Author: Balaji Shankar, Jun 1, 2024

Informational article on the benefits of Cedar Soap

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In this article we will study the benefits of cedar soap. Cedar soap is a handmade soap that has been enriched with the addition of cedar oil (also called cedarwood essential oil).

What is cedar oil

Cedar oil, also known as cedarwood oil, is an essential oil derived from various types of conifers, most in the pine or cypress botanical families. It is produced from the foliage, and sometimes the wood, roots, and stumps left after logging of trees for timber

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Although termed cedar or cedarwood oils, the most important oils are produced from distilling wood of a number of different junipers (Juniperus) and cypresses (Cupressus; both of the family Cupressaceae), rather than true cedars (of the family Pinaceae).

Similar oils are distilled, pressed or chemically extracted in small quantities from wood, roots, and leaves from plants of the genera Platycladus, Cupressus, Taiwania, and Calocedrus. [1]

In India we produce cedar oil from the Devdaru tree (Cedrus deodara, a true cedar), which has very many benefits and medical uses

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Benefits of Cedar Oil

Anti-bacterial & Anti-fungal

Cedar oil from Devdaru is rich in compounds alpha,beta and gamma himachalene. These have proven antimicrobial, anibacterial and antifungal properties. [2]

Anti-inflammatory

The medicinal compounds in cedarwood oil are called sesquiterpenes. Scientists have discovered that these cedar oil components have an anti-inflammatory effect with therapeutic potential [3]

Removes Acne

Because of its anti-fungal properties Cedar oil can be effective in fighting acne and pimples.

Protects Skin

Again with its anti-bacterial and anti-fungal qualities, cedar oil can protect the skin from infections.

Effective against eczema and psoriasis

Similar to neem oil or pungam oil, cedar oil can be used effectively against eczema and psoriasis

Calming effect in Aromatherapy

The cedar oil aroma has been found to be very effective in fighting stress, insomnia and depression. It induces a calm when smelled and is very valued in aromatherapy.

What is cedar soap?

Cedar Oil is added to cold process handmade soaps after the trace stage. This enriches the soap by giving it an exotic aroma. Traces of cedar oil remain in the soap for a long time. A soap enriched with cedar essential oil is called cedar soap

What are the benefits of cedar soap?

Cedar Soap has all the benefits of cedar oil namely

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• 1. Anti-bacterial
• 2. Anti-fungal
• 3. Protects Skin
• 4. Anti-inflammatory
• 5. Fights Acne
• 6. Effective in managing eczema and psoriasis
• 7. Makes the soap very smooth
• 8. Skin friendly
• 9. Gives an invigorating aroma
• 10. Calms the nerves and relieves stress with its aroma.

Conclusion

It is very much desirable to use cedar soap for all the benefits listed above.

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Sources

[1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cedar_oil
[2] https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26417335/
[3] https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22574617/