In India Himalayan Cedarwood oil is reputed to possess insecticidal and antifungal properties and to have some potential for control of fungal deterioration of spices during storage.
It is a more masculine essential oil and is popularly used in toiletries for men.
Cedarwood oil has Antirheumatic, Calmative, Antiparasitic, Anticatarrhal, Lymphatic decongestant, Antiseptic and Astringent properties.