Texas cedarwood oil is a pale or dark yellow liquid produced from the Texas Cedar (Juniperus mexicana) which is actually a species of juniper native to Mexico and the southern United States. Part of the cypress family (Cupressaceae), these hardy evergreen coniferous trees grow to around 10 meters tall with dense needle-like leaves. The heartwood is very fragrant, light and durable, but can be unsuitable as lumber due to the warped growth of the tree. The wood, twigs and leaves of the tree can be steam distilled to produce the essential oil, which has a potent cedar aroma and is sometimes used as a moth deterrent. Texas cedarwood oil is also used in perfumery, aromatherapy and personal care products.

Botanical name: Juniperus mexicana or Juniperus ashei

Other names: Cedarwood Oil Texas

Main constituents: Thujopsene, Cedrol, alpha-Cedrene, 3-Thujopsanone, beta-Cedrene, Widdrol