Cedar

Common Name:

Cedar

Botanical Name:

Thuja occidentalis (Northern White Cedar) or Cedrus spp.

Short Description:

Cedar is a sacred aromatic plant used traditionally for purification, grounding, and protection. In herbal medicine, it is used externally for its antimicrobial properties and to clear stagnant energy.

Parts Used:

Needles, twigs, bark

Actions:

Aromatic, antimicrobial, astringent, expectorant (mild), energetic cleanser

Energetics:

Warming, drying

Body Systems:

Respiratory, skin, energetic

Spiritual/Energetic Uses:

Used in smudging and ritual to banish negative energy and invoke strength and ancestral protection. Grounds scattered energy and restores sacred boundaries.

Planetary/Dosha Associations:

Planetary: Saturn
Dosha: Balances Kapha

Safety Notes:

Not for internal use unless under supervision—especially Thuja, which contains thujone and can be neurotoxic in high doses. Safe when used externally or in smudging. Avoid in pregnancy.