Description
Juniperus Mexicana Oil is the volatile oil obtained from Juniperus mexicana, Cupressaceae
Occurrence
Found in the wood of Juniperus virginiana L. (Fam. Cupressaceae).
Preparation
By steam distillation of sawdust or finely chopped wood of Juniperus virginiana L.
Definition
Extractives and their physically modified derivatives. Juniperus mexicana, Cupressaceae.
Essential oil composition
The main constituents of cedarwood oil Virginia are cedrene, thujopsene and cedrol.
Pharmacology
Cedarwood oil (unspecified) had no sedative effect on tadpoles within 6 hr
(LeNouene, 1966).