NOW Foods Cedarwood Essential Oil is a 100% pure essential oil steam-distilled from the wood of Cedrus atlantica — prized for its warm, woody, balsamic aroma with earthy undertones that is simultaneously grounding and calming. Cedarwood oil's primary active compounds — cedrol and cedrene — have demonstrated sedative and anxiolytic properties in research, making cedarwood a popular choice for promoting relaxation, reducing stress, and supporting sleep quality when diffused in the bedroom. Its grounding, masculine aroma makes it an excellent base note in perfume blends and a natural fixative for aromatic creations. Topically, cedarwood is used in hair care for its purported scalp-stimulating and dandruff-reducing properties. GC/MS tested by NOW Foods to verify identity, cedrol content, and purity. Dilute before topical application.