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Himalayan Cedarwood
Cedrus deodara
Chemotype: himachalene / atlantone type
- PLANT PART
- wood
- EXTRACTION
- steam distillation
- AROMA NOTE
- base
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Aroma & character
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- Aroma intensity
- 62 / 100
- Note layer
- base
- Approximate tenacity
- 72–168 hours
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A LITTLE CARE GOES A LONG WAY
Using it thoughtfully
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- Cited dermal maximum · leave-on
- 10%
- Phototoxicity
- Not flagged in this profile
- Oxidation risk
- low
A cited maximum is a limit, not a suggested dilution. Missing restrictions do not establish safety.
No furocoumarin-related phototoxic restriction was identified in the reviewed Cedrus deodara wood-oil sources.
Contraindications & cautions
- mildNo species-specific reproductive-toxicity data for Cedrus deodara wood oil was located; as a precaution given the general lack of dedicated safety studies, the oil's own producer (Tisserand) advises consulting a healthcare professional before use during pregnancy and nursing.
- moderateDo not use on children under 3 years old.
- mildCauses skin irritation and may cause an allergic skin reaction in sensitive individuals; do not use undiluted on the skin and patch-test before use.
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THE SCIENCE BEHIND THE SCENT
Inside the oil
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About this composition
This Himalayan cedarwood record is based on a directly readable Cedrus deodara GC profile and public supplier product documentation for steam-distilled wood oil. The cited profile is sesquiterpene-dominant, led by beta-himachalene, alpha-himachalene, gamma-himachalene, and atlantone ketones.
| Constituent | Typical amount | Reported range | Chemical family | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| beta-Himachalene | 37.17% | 37.17–37.17% | sesquiterpene hydrocarbon | View sourceTypical GC Profile: Cedarwood Oil Cedrus Deodara https://ultrainternational.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/GC-PROFILE.pdf (Peak 25: beta-himachalene 37.17%) |
| alpha-Himachalene | 13.52% | 13.52–13.52% | sesquiterpene hydrocarbon | View sourceTypical GC Profile: Cedarwood Oil Cedrus Deodara https://ultrainternational.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/GC-PROFILE.pdf (Peak 19: alpha himachalene 13.52%) |
| gamma-Himachalene | 9.76% | 9.76–9.76% | sesquiterpene hydrocarbon | View sourceTypical GC Profile: Cedarwood Oil Cedrus Deodara https://ultrainternational.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/GC-PROFILE.pdf (Peak 23: himachalene gamma 9.76%) |
| alpha-Atlantone | 10.6% | 10.6–10.6% | sesquiterpene ketone | View sourceTypical GC Profile: Cedarwood Oil Cedrus Deodara https://ultrainternational.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/GC-PROFILE.pdf (Peak 40: alpha-Atlantone 10.60%) |
| gamma-Atlantone | 8.76% | 8.76–8.76% | sesquiterpene ketone | View sourceTypical GC Profile: Cedarwood Oil Cedrus Deodara https://ultrainternational.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/GC-PROFILE.pdf (Peaks 36 and 38 combined: gamma-atlantone 4.27% + 4.49% = 8.76%) |
Profile source: Typical GC Profile: Cedarwood Oil Cedrus Deodara; Cedarwood Oil product page; IFRA Compliance Certificate Cedarwood Oil · https://ultrainternational.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/GC-PROFILE.pdf ; https://ultrainternational.com/product/cedarwood-oil/ ; https://ultrainternational.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/IFRA-50-CEDARWOOD-OIL.pdf
A TRADITION OF BOTANICAL CURIOSITY
Traditional & reported uses
These uses reflect the profile's reported traditions and literature. They are not established treatment recommendations.
- traditionally used in aromatherapy for grounding, calming, meditative blends
- reported to support restful sleep and easing of occasional anxious feelings
- used in massage blends for muscle and joint comfort
- traditionally associated with supporting clear breathing when diffused
- used in perfumery for its warm, woody, balsamic base-note facet
- shares the traditional skin-care reputation of other cedarwood oils used in scalp and hair-care blends
For aromatherapy and wellness use only — not medical advice. Effect statements are traditional/reported associations, not treatment claims. The Synergy Rating scores blend craft, harmony and safety, not medical efficacy. Read the safety framework.
What we're still learning · 2 data gaps
Good decisions start with knowing what is — and isn't — in the evidence.
- No public source found in this pass that publishes aroma intensity on the repository's native 0-100 scale; the stored 62 value is a normalization from supplier odor descriptions.
- No public source found in this pass that states a single leave-on dermal cap for Cedrus deodara outside IFRA category ceilings; the stored 10% value is taken directly from the IFRA certificate's Category 5A maximum level of use.