Cedarwood

A single scent - tangy, wood-notes


Traditional Uses: calming, breathing, courage, flu/colds, pain, spirituality.

Cedarwood is used in aromatherapy and magick to bring calm, courage, easier breathing, and spirituality, plus it is said to be antiseptic and good for both pain and the flu.   Aligned with Sunday, Fire, Cesed or Geburah, Aries, and Sagittarius.   Methods: rub a little on the skin, put some drops in hot water, inhale the aroma from the bottle, annoint a candle for ritual, or dab some on the corners of a written wish or spell.

History: Fragrant oils have been used to perfume and medicate the body since before the time of Christianity.   Ancient Romans used scented olive oil for both fragrance and cleanliness, while ancient Greeks used herb-infused oils for medicinal purposes.