Western Red Cedar (Thuja plicata) Dried Tip Liquid Extract — External Use Only

Western Red Cedar (Thuja plicata) Dried Tip Liquid Extract — External Use Only

For external use only. Not for internal use. Apply it to the skin only — do not swallow.

A liquid extract of the dried growing tips of Thuja plicata, for use on the skin and in natural fragrance work.

What you get

• Tips, not general foliage. Only the soft new growth at the end of each spray, which carries the highest concentration of volatile oil.
• One botanical, named to species. Only Thuja plicata — a true cypress-family cedar, not a Cedrus and not a juniper.
• Cold maceration, never heated. The material steeps at room temperature rather than being boiled or spray-dried.
• Sustainably sourced, cut from managed stands rather than taken with the tree.
• Made in the USA in an FDA-registered facility.
• Sizes from 2 fl oz to 2 gallons, including multi-packs — the same extract whether you are testing a formula or running a batch.

About the plant

Western red cedar is one of the great trees of the Pacific Northwest, a cypress-family conifer (Cupressaceae) that reaches sixty metres and lives more than a thousand years along the coast from Alaska to northern California. Its foliage is scaled rather than needled and laid in flat glossy sprays. The growing tips — the pale, soft, still-flexible ends of each spray, taken in spring — are the most aromatic part of the tree, and they are what this extract is made from. To the Northwest Coast peoples the tree is the long-life-maker, the source of canoes, longhouse planks, rope, baskets and woven clothing.

Suggested use

Shake well before use. Apply a small amount directly to clean, intact skin with a fingertip or a cotton pad. You can also add it to a cream or oil of your own — shake before each use, as the extract does not dissolve in oil. Patch-test on a small area first and wait 24 hours before wider use.

Warnings

For external use only. Do not take internally. Cedar tips contain thujone, which is neurotoxic and can trigger seizures when swallowed. Do not use during pregnancy in any form, including on the skin. Not for use by anyone with a seizure disorder. Keep away from eyes.

Keep out of reach of children. Do not use during pregnancy or while breastfeeding, including on the skin. Not for use on broken skin, open wounds or damaged skin. Discontinue use if irritation, redness or a rash develops. Do not use if the tamper seal is broken or missing. Store tightly capped in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.

These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Actual packaging may carry different or additional information; always read the label before use.