During the Great Plague of 1665, people in England carried bouquets of cedarwood, lavender and cypress because they believed these plants’ natural antiseptic properties helped protect them. Used throughout history as an antiseptic, antifungal and anti-inflammatory, cedarwood originated in Lebanon and is still commonly used today. The oil is distilled from the wood shavings of the evergreen tree, which lends it its balsamic, woodsy scent, akin to a freshly sharpened pencil. The scent is often used to instill feelings of harmony, strength and romance, and to calm the mind. It can also ward away insects—mosquitos are especially repelled.
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