Cedarwood Virginian | Essential Oil | Juniperus Virginiana

Warm, dry, and quietly powerful — Cedarwood Virginian is the scent of a pencil-wood forest after rain. Grounding and familiar, it anchors the senses and brings a deep, balsamic calm to any space.

Scent Profile | Mild, sweet-balsamic, and woody with a distinctive “pencil-wood” character. Dry and grounding with a soft, warm finish.

Aromatherapy Benefits | Grounding, calming, centering, comforting, balancing, focusing.

Usage Ideas | Add 3–5 drops to your diffuser for a warm, grounding atmosphere. Dilute to 1–2% in a carrier oil and apply to pulse points or use in massage. Add a few drops to a warm bath (diluted in a carrier oil first) for a calming, woodsy soak. Blend with complementary oils to create deep, earthy diffuser blends.

Blends Well With | Lavender, Bergamot, Patchouli, Cypress, Clary Sage, Frankincense.

Explore the Cedarwood Family | Drawn to cedarwood’s grounding warmth? Meet its Himalayan cousin — Himalayan Cedarwood (Cedrus deodara) is drier, smokier, and more resinous — less sweet, with an ashy, camphoraceous depth that appeals to those who prefer a rawer, more complex wood character.

Botanical Name | Juniperus virginiana

Also Known As | Virginia Cedarwood, Eastern Red Cedar, Pencil Cedar

Parts Used | Wood

Extraction Method | Steam Distilled

Key Components | Cedrol, α-Cedrene, β-Cedrene, Thujopsene

Grade | Therapeutic

Appearance | Colorless to yellow/amber liquid

Aroma | Mild, sweet-balsamic, woody with a distinctive pencil-wood character

Net Weight | 0.5 oz in a glass dropper bottle

Country of Origin | North America

Storage | Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. Keep cap tightly closed.