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Cedrol
The sesquiterpene behind Cedarwood's sedative-adjacent calming and GABA receptor activity.
Atlas origin
Single-origin Cedrus atlantica from Morocco's Atlas Mountains.
PM oil
The woodsy anchor of the evening ritual — the oil that tells your nervous system the day is done.
Essential Oil — Woodsy
Cedarwood Essential Oil
huile essentielle de cèdre de l'Atlas
Warm, woody, and slow to arrive — Cedarwood doesn't rush you. It settles around you: deep, resinous, old-growth calm. The scent of deep work completed and a fire starting.
$19.00
CAD · 15 mL (lasts 8–10 weeks)Shipping calculated at checkout.
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100% Cedarwood Essential Oil (Cedrus atlantica) — steam-distilled Atlas Cedarwood from Morocco's Highland forests. High cedrol content for documented anxiety reduction and slow-wave sleep support. The PM anchor of the Vellum evening ritual. 15mL.
Some nights, you need to be settled.
Anxiety that won't shut down. A mind still running scenarios at midnight. The feeling of carrying the day into sleep. Cedarwood doesn't sedate — it grounds. Its primary active compound, cedrol, has demonstrated sedative-like effects on the nervous system: reduced anxiety, lowered heart rate, promoted calm without artificial heaviness.
Use it as the last thing before sleep. It signals to your body that the day is done.
Fact Sheet
The facts, on one page.
Everything you'd want to know before it joins your shelf.
- What it is
- 100% Cedarwood Essential Oil (Cedrus atlantica)
- Latin name
- Cedrus atlantica
- Size
- 15mL / 0.5 fl oz
- Origin
- Atlas Mountains, Morocco
- Scent
- Woodsy — warm, resinous, balsamic
- Note
- Base note
- Mental use
- Grounding, anxiety reduction, sleep preparation, calm focus
- Physical use
- Scalp health, hair regrowth, inflammation reduction
- Blends with
- Lavender, Ylang Ylang, Bergamot, Frankincense, Sandalwood
Moroccan Cedarwood
Cedrus atlantica
Cedrol is classified as a sesquiterpenol — a compound that crosses the blood-brain barrier and acts on GABA receptors to produce a sedative-adjacent calming effect. Research confirms reduced anxiety scores and increased slow-wave sleep in subjects who inhaled cedrol before sleep. Unlike pharmaceutical sedatives, it doesn't suppress REM and doesn't cause morning grogginess — it removes the obstacles to sleep rather than forcing it.
"Cedarwood was the first oil I used for sleep and the one I've never stopped using. You don't fall asleep faster because you're drugged — you fall asleep faster because you're finally settled."
Grounded mind. Calm skin.
Cedarwood works on the nervous system and the skin simultaneously — both through different mechanisms.
Mental benefit
The oil that closes the day.
Cedrol acts on GABA receptors — the brain's calming system — to reduce anxiety and quiet racing thoughts. Use Cedarwood as your last diffusion of the evening. It signals completion: the mind recognizes that the day is done and the body is safe to rest.
Physical benefit
Scalp and skin — deeply nourished.
Cedarwood improves scalp circulation and has documented benefits for alopecia areata — in a landmark trial, patients using Cedarwood with carrier oils saw significant hair regrowth. Topically, its anti-inflammatory properties calm dry, reactive skin and scalp conditions.
Five ways to use it.
The PM oil that earns its place at the end of every day.
01
Bedtime diffusion
Add 5–6 drops to your diffuser 30–45 minutes before sleep. Cedarwood creates an atmosphere of groundedness — the nervous system recognizes the scent and begins preparing for rest.
02
Sleep ritual application
Dilute 2 drops in Jojoba Oil and apply to the back of your neck, wrists, and chest before bed. The warmth of the body intensifies the scent throughout the night — you're wearing your sleep ritual.
03
Scalp treatment for hair
Dilute 3–4 drops in Jojoba Oil and massage into the scalp before washing. Cedarwood improves scalp circulation and has documented hair-regrowth benefits — use consistently 3–4 times per week.
04
Meditation and deep focus
Add 3–4 drops to your diffuser during meditation, journaling, or deep-focus work. Cedarwood doesn't stimulate — it deepens. You can think more clearly when you're not anxious.
05
Blending as a base note
Add 1–2 drops Cedarwood to any diffuser blend to anchor and warm it. Works particularly well with Bergamot (lifts it), Lavender (deepens it), and Ylang Ylang (creates a full evening profile).
Suggested Routine
A day of Cedarwood.
The PM anchor. Use it last. Wake up rested.
DEEP FOCUS
Calm focus — without stimulation.
For morning meditation or deep-focus work, Cedarwood creates a grounded, spacious mental state. It's not an energy oil — it's a clarity oil. Use it when you need to think deeply rather than quickly.
PM
The last thing you diffuse.
Start diffusing 30–45 minutes before sleep. Apply diluted to your neck and wrists as part of your bedtime routine. This is the anchor of the evening ritual — the oil that tells your nervous system the day is complete.
Q1 Is Cedarwood actually helpful for sleep?
Yes — specifically for the pre-sleep state. Cedrol has been documented to reduce anxiety and promote slow-wave (deep) sleep without suppressing REM cycles. It's not a sedative — it removes the obstacles to sleep (anxiety, racing thoughts) rather than forcing it. You fall asleep faster because you're finally settled.
Q2 Which type of Cedarwood is the best?
Cedrus atlantica (Atlas Cedarwood) is the most studied for therapeutic use and has the highest cedrol content — this is what we carry. Virginiana (Virginian Cedarwood) and Deodara (Himalayan Cedarwood) are related species but different in compound composition and effect.
Q3 Can I use it every night?
Yes — Cedarwood is well-tolerated for nightly use. It doesn't build tolerance in the way some compounds do. Many people who use it nightly report the calming effect deepens over time as the brain associates the scent with rest through Pavlovian conditioning.
Q4 Does it blend well with Lavender?
Beautifully. Cedarwood + Lavender is one of the most effective and popular sleep blends in aromatherapy. Cedarwood provides the warm, grounding base; Lavender provides the calming, floral top. Ratio: 3 drops Cedarwood + 4 drops Lavender in a 100mL diffuser. Add 1 drop Ylang Ylang for the full PM profile.
Q5 Is it safe during pregnancy?
Use with caution and consult your healthcare provider. Cedrus atlantica is generally considered lower risk than some other oils during pregnancy, but individual circumstances vary and your midwife or OB should be consulted before use.
Ready to try it?
Cedarwood Essential Oil
$19.00
CAD · 15 mL · lasts 8–10 weeksComplete your routine
For external use only. Avoid contact with eyes. Always dilute with a carrier oil before applying to skin. Do not ingest. Use with caution during pregnancy — consult your healthcare provider or midwife before use. Keep out of reach of children and pets. Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. Patch test recommended for first use on sensitive skin.