Key Benefits Of Western Red Cedar Oil

Many essential oils are known by a couple of different names. Western red cedar is one of them. It is sometimes referred to as thuja oil which was first found in France. The oil is derived from cypress-like trees that tend to be relatively smaller compared to other big tree species.

The name thuja comes from the Greek word that means fumigate or to sacrifice. The tree is also called the tree of life in certain circles. Here are the key positive effects that are associated with western red cedar essential oil.

Anti-Rheumatic

If you or someone that you know is suffering from rheumatism, it can be one of the most painful and difficult ailments to deal with. There are generally two separate causes for rheumatism, one of which is the deposition of the uric acid in the joints and muscles.

The other is obstructed or improper circulation of the fluid in the body - namely, lymph fluid and blood. Due to the stimulant nature of this oil, it's perfect to treat the aches and pains that are associated with this condition. Just a few drops of the western red cedar in a carrier oil like jojoba, massaged into problem areas, will give you a sense of relief.

Oral Care

Its astringent properties are helpful in our mouths and can be used to strengthen our gums. If you notice that your gums are sore or bleeding, you should first examine your oral health care regimen. If that's not as consistent and detailed as it should be, you need to get a handle on it.

You can also incorporate essential oils that will help to strengthen your gums. Western red cedar is one of them. This oil's astringent properties will help your gums to become tighter and stronger. This will prevent loose teeth and further damage.

Reduce Water Swelling

If you start to notice signs of swollen ankles, feet, hands or other parts of your body, you may be holding on to water unnecessarily. Western red cedar essential oil is a natural diuretic which means it increases the quantity and frequency of urination and flushes out the toxins that tend to accumulate and cause issues within the body. You can add a couple of drops to coconut oil and rub the mixture into the parts of your body that are retaining water.

Respiratory Issues

Whether you suffer from seasonal allergies that make your head a congested mess, or coughs and colds that make it difficult to breathe and concentrate, this is the essential oil for you. Western red cedar is a natural expectorant which means that it helps to expel and get rid of phlegm that tends to gather in the chest.

The clearing of mucus that takes place will help you to find relief so that you won't feel so congested and unable to take deep breaths. This oil will also help to stop the incessant coughing and pressure that sometimes seems to be endless. 

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