| Scientific Name | Cedrus deodara |
| Purity | 100% natural essential oil |
| Organic Certification | Certified organic cultivation since 2018 |
| Harvest | Wildcrafted; hand-harvested from October to December |
| Processing | Gentle steam distillation of the wood and roots |
| Terroir | Bagmati, Nepal |
| Origin | Sourced directly from a farm specialised in native plants, with an on-site distillery |
| Aroma | Very aromatic, fresh, woody, sweet, resinous, spicy |
| Effects | Harmonising, relaxing, strengthening, balancing |
The wildcrafted Himalayan cedars thrive at elevations of 1,500m-3,200m in the Himalayas of Nepal. At these elevations, the fresh air, significant temperatures fluctuations and pristine soil provide optimal growing conditions for the trees to develop their unique components, including beta- and alpha-himachalene. The wood and roots of the cedar are hand-harvested from October to December. Following harvesting, the materials are brought down to lower elevations, and the essential oil is extracted on-site via steam distillation.
This family-run company was founded in Nepal around 2010. The cooperating farms and farmers are regularly trained in controlled organic cultivation and new farms are acquired. The range of essential oils consists either of plants that are cultivated organically or come from wild collections in the mountains of Nepal. The joy and passion of growing and harvesting local aromatic plants and processing them in our own distilleries across the country can be felt in the fine aromas of these oils. Most of the products are certified with the EU organic seal.
The Himalayan cedar thrives in the Himalayan region; in Nepal, India and Afghanistan. It is best suited to altitudes of 1,200-3,000m, as well as cool temperatures and damp and rocky landscapes. It belongs to the pine (Pinaceae) family, and can grow up to 35m high and 12m wide. Its cones can grow 9cm tall and 5cm wide, while its blueish, turquoise-green needles grow up to 5cm long, and gather in small clusters on the branches.
The aromatic scent is reminiscent of fresh wood chips and has a strong, uplifting effect. The aroma promotes feelings of courage and confidence.
