*It's also important to note that self-treating a chronic condition with cedar essential oil and avoiding or delaying standard care may have serious consequences.
==Benefits and uses of Cedar Essential Oil are==
* [[Alopecia Areata ]] : Cedar essential oil may aid in the treatment of alopecia areata, according to a study published in Archives of Dermatology in 1998. For the study, 86 people with alopecia areata were split into two groups: one group massaged a blend of essential oils (including thyme, rosemary, lavender, and cedar) and carrier oils (jojoba and grapeseed) into their scalp each day, while the second group massaged their scalps with carrier oils only (also daily). After seven months, 44 percent of the 43 patients in the aromatherapy group showed improvement (compared to just 15 percent of the 41 patients in the carrier-oil group). Given these findings, the study's authors conclude that aromatherapy appears to be a safe and effective treatment for alopecia areata.
*Insect Repellent : For a study published in the Journal of Medical Entomology in 1999, scientists tested five essential oils (including cedar, geranium, clove, peppermint, and thyme) for their effectiveness as mosquito repellent. Although cedar essential oil failed to repel mosquitoes, researchers found that thyme and clove oils provided up to three and a half hours of protection.
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