Cedarwood Essential Oil

Essential Oil Alchemy Guide – The Energy & Wisdom of Cedarwood Essential Oil – Rebecca Loach

Cedarwood Essential Oil – Grounding, Stabilizing & Connecting

Cedarwood essential oil carries a rich, grounding, and woodsy aroma that instantly brings a sense of calm and presence. It’s a wonderful oil to reach for whenever you want to create a peaceful environment—whether you're at your desk needing focus and stability during the day or settling into bed for a restful night’s sleep.

Cedarwood is also cleansing and clarifying for the skin, making it a great addition to your skincare routine. Energetically, Cedarwood is an oil of community and connection, helping you feel supported by those around you while still holding onto your uniqueness.

I love using Cedarwood oil in the diffuser or in a custom roller blend to deepen my connection with the Earth and the wisdom of nature. It brings a sense of grounding, safety, and stillness, like being rooted deeply into the earth, reminding me that stability and support are always present.

Physical Properties:

  • Relaxing and calming aroma
  • Soothes and clarifies the skin
  • Improves the appearances of blemishes on skin
  • Calms the mind and supports peaceful sleep
  • Naturally repels insects

Spiritual / Metaphysical Properties and Uses:

  • Brings strength and grounding into your life, calling on you to connect with your roots and be still so your body can rest.
  • Releases feelings of overwhelm and overwork, helping you to see where you have over-committed yourself and where you need to pull back.
  • Brings clarity of mind and thought as you reconnect with the core of who you are.
  • Reminds you that stillness and and rest comes through connection with the physical body, not just the meditative realms.
  • Helps you to explore the true meaning of community and connect with those around you who are meant to be in your field.
  • Helps you to stand strong in the uniqueness of who you are and to feel confident and clear in group settings.

Associated Archangel:

  • Ariel

Associated Chakra(s):

  • Root (1st)
  • Sacral (2nd)

Some ways to use doTERRA Cedarwood Oil:

Cedarwood oil can be used Aromatically and Topically. Here are some simple ways to incorporate it into daily life:

Aromatic Uses:

  • Diffuse to create a grounded, peaceful, and relaxing environment.
  • Diffuse at bedtime to create a relaxing and restful environment.

Topical Uses:

  • When a child wakes up frightened after a nightmare, apply 1-2 drops (diluted in carrier oil) to the bottoms of the feet to soothe and calm.
  • Add 1-2 drops to your facial toner or moisturizer to promote clear, healthy-looking skin.
  • Apply topically to help improve the appearance of skin blemishes (dilute with carrier oil as needed).
  • Dilute 1-2 drops in bath oil or carrier oil and add to a warm bath for a deeply relaxing experience.
  • Before exercising, massage 1-2 drops onto your chest for a sense of stability and vitality.

Household Uses:

  • Place a drop of Cedarwood oil on a cotton ball and keep it in closets or storage boxes to repel moths.
  • Add 1-2 drops to mulch or topsoil in the garden to help keep insects away.

A few of my favourite Cedarwood Oil combinations:

  • Cedarwood + Roman Chamomile diffused at bedtime for an amazing night's rest.
  • Cedarwood + Bergamot + Marjoram diffused or diluted with Fractionated Coconut Oil and applied to the soles of the feet at bedtime to calm the mind and support peaceful and relaxing sleep.
  • Cedarwood + Ylang Ylang + Peppermint diffused to provide a sense of peace, calm, and expansion of the heart chakra.

    Angelic Oil Blends:

    Peppermint oil is used in the following blends channeled from the Angels and included in the A Year with the Angels Book Series.

    Channeled Wisdom for Inspiration and Connection (Book One)

    • Sacred Devotion Blend

    Channeled Wisdom for Awakening and Empowerment (Book Two)

    • I AM Blend

    Feel Drawn to The Energy of Cedarwood Oil?

    If this oil is calling to you, you can order it—or any oils you're drawn to—directly through my doTERRA shop here.

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    • The highest-quality, pure essential oils backed by doTERRA’s commitment to sourcing with integrity.
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    Disclaimer: These products and recommendations are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease or ailment. These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration or Health Canada. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.


    Have you ever used Cedarwood to enhance meditation or deepen your connection to the Earth? What was your experience? Share your thoughts in the comments below!

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