Cade: Juniperus oxycedrus

Cade Essential Oil

Latin Name: Juniprus oxycedrus

Source: France

Part of plant: Wood

Grade: Organic

Aroma Character: smoky, leathery, woody

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Cade Properties: For ailments of skin and scalp; against parasites.

Cade Indications: Skin ailments, skin parasites, pediculosis.

Cade Main Components: Cadinene, humulene, cubenol.

Cade Contraindications, side effects: Use only externally; none known for normal dosage.

It is excellent for skin conditions as an antiseptic.  Also used in saunas for treating oily skins and acne. Emotionally, cade oil is grounding and can promote a sense of calm.

Cade is also known as Juniper Tar and is produced by dry distillation.  The odour is as you would expect is very heavy and smoky.

The essential oil of Cade is used for hair and nails - it helps growth and strength. The oil also has an anti-dandruff and anti-lice action when used in shampoos. Excellent for clearing impure skin ailments.