Description

Cadarleaf (Thuja) Hydrosol 

 

Botanical Name: Juniperus sabina

Common Name: Thuja floral water

CAS #: 8007-20-3

Plant Parts Used: Leaves

Extraction Method: Hydro Distillation

Color & Odor: Colorless clear liquid with Characteristic thuja odor

Essential Oil Content: >0.025 %

 

Description : 

 

Cedar leaf (Thuja) is known as Thuja occidentalis. It is an evergreen coniferous tree belonging to Pinales order of Cupressaceae family of Plantae kingdom. This is an endemic species and is cultivated in North America.

 

Constituents:

 

Pinene, thujone (toxic), caryophyllene, tannin, pinipicrin and resin

 

Blends With : 

 

It blends well with Armoise, Citrus Oils, Cedarwood, Lavender, Pine Needle.

 

Uses & Benefits:

 

Cedar leaf hydrosol finds extensive usage in pharmaceutical products due to its therapeutic properties.

Further, as it has pleasing aromatic properties, it is also used in perfumes, cosmetics, toiletries, soaps & detergents.