Bio Cade Essential Oil | Juniperus Oxycedrus | For Perfume, Skincare and Incense

Botanical name: Juniperus oxycedrus.
Family name: Cupressaceae.
Common names: Red juniper, thorny juniper, scythed juniper, spiny cedar.
INCI: Juniperus oxycedrus wood oil.
Extraction method: Destructive distillation.
Parts used: Wood.
Note: Base note. Fixative.
Scent: Strong smoky.
Appearance: Dark brown.
Country of origin: Spain.
Blends: Bergamot, boronia, cassia, cinnamon, rockrose, clary sage, cypress, fir, frankincense, geranium, grapefruit, jasmine, juniper, labdanum, bay leaf, lavender, lemon, lemongrass, marjoram, mimosa, neroli, patchouli, pine, rose, rosemary, thyme, verbena, vetiver, ylang-ylang.

Juniperus oxycedrus or Cade, is a tree native to the Mediterranean area of high and coastal areas. From its wood, Cade oil is extracted by destructive distillation, with multiple properties.

They are well known in the traditional medicine of ancient civilizations in Europe and Asia for their numerous pharmacological properties and uses: common cold, urinary and kidney infections, dermatological disorders, bronchitis, pneumonia, dysentery, hemorrhage, rheumatoid arthritis, stomach pain, diarrhea, hemorrhoids, to regulate menstruation and relieve menstrual pain.

Numerous studies have been done on Juniperus oxycedrus, some of which are cited below.

-Anti-inflammatory: Helps and inhibits inflammation. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0023643813001023?via%3Dihub
-Antibacterial and antiviral: Fight germs and have antibacterial and antiviral properties.
-Antiseptic: It has been used in traditional medicine for its antiseptic properties.
-Antimicrobial: Comparative study of the phenolic profile, antioxidant and antimicrobial activities of leaf extracts of five Juniperus:
https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/14786419.2018.1523162-Diuretic.
-Antiparasitic.
-Perfume: It is used in perfumes, soaps, detergents, creams, and lotions.
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0308814612008473

-Natural preservative agent.

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0378874111007653?via%3Dihub

Safety

Always patch test before topical use.

• For external use only.
• Use in dilutions no greater than 2% in leave-on skin care.
• Use Amber, Cobalt or Miron violet glass bottles to protect from light degradation.
• Avoid ingestion unless under expert supervision.
• Pregnancy, young children, or sensitive skin users should consult a qualified practitioner.