The trees grows upto 30 m, single-stemmed, crown narrowly erect to conical, round or
flattened. Bark is brown, exfoliating in thin strips, that of small branchlets (5-10 mm
diam.) Cedarwood oil benefits the skin by its sedating ability which relieves itching. Its
astringent action is great for acne, oily skin as well as for hair and dandruff. It is useful
for chest and urinary infections, arthritis and rheumatism. This high graded fragrance
oil is excellent to scent candles, freshen potpourri, in soap making, massage oils and
bath oil and high class perfumery. Cedarwood is excellent repellent used for
mothproofing and other insects.