Cedarwood Oil (juniperus virginiana).
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Below is general information about the effectiveness of the known ingredients contained in the product Cedarwood Oil. Some ingredients may not be listed. This information does NOT represent a recommendation for or a test of this specific product as a whole.
There is insufficient reliable information available about the effectiveness of Eastern red cedar.
Below is general information about the safety of the known ingredients contained in the product Cedarwood Oil. Some ingredients may not be listed. This information does NOT represent a recommendation for or a test of this specific product as a whole.
POSSIBLY UNSAFE ...when used orally in large amounts (exact dose not specified). Overdose of Eastern red cedar essential oil has been associated with vomiting, convulsions, coma, and fatality (12). There is insufficient reliable information available about the safety of Eastern red cedar when used orally in smaller amounts or when applied topically.
PREGNANCY: LIKELY UNSAFE
when used orally.
Eastern red cedar is contraindicated in pregnancy due to reports of abortifacient activity. The specific part or dose of Eastern red cedar associated with its abortifacient activity is unclear (12); avoid using.
LACTATION:
Insufficient reliable information available; avoid using.
Below is general information about the interactions of the known ingredients contained in the product Cedarwood Oil. Some ingredients may not be listed. This information does NOT represent a recommendation for or a test of this specific product as a whole.
In mice and rats given hexobarbital or pentobarbital, sleep time is reduced and metabolism of the drug is increased when they inhale essential oil vapor from Eastern red cedar wood chips in their bedding (19,98802). Cedrol and cedrene in the essential oil are reported to induce liver microsomal enzymes (19). Theoretically, inhaling Eastern red cedar wood fragrance might reduce the efficacy of hexobarbital or pentobarbital in humans.
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Below is general information about the adverse effects of the known ingredients contained in the product Cedarwood Oil. Some ingredients may not be listed. This information does NOT represent a recommendation for or a test of this specific product as a whole.
General ...Orally, overdose of Eastern red cedar oil might cause burning in the stomach, vomiting, convulsions, coma, and death (12). Topically, Eastern red cedar oil might cause local allergic reactions and irritation; however, several clinical assessments of safety show that applying Eastern red cedar oil topically does not cause skin sensitization or irritation (11,98802).
Dermatologic ...Eastern red cedar oil might cause local allergic reactions and irritation when used topically; however, sevearl clinical assessments of safety show that applying Eastern red cedar oil topically does not cause skin sensitization or irritation(11,98802).
Gastrointestinal ...Orally, overdose of Eastern red cedar oil (dose not specified) might cause burning in the stomach and vomiting (12).
Neurologic/CNS ...Orally, overdose of Eastern red cedar oil (dose not specified) might cause convulsions, coma, and death (12).
