Cedarwood Texas Essential Oil
Juniperus ashei is a drought-tolerant evergreen shrub or small tree, native to northeastern Mexico and the south-central United States north to southern Missouri; the largest areas are in central Texas, where extensive stands occur. It grows up to 5-10 m tall, rarely 15 m, and provides erosion control and year-round shade for wildlife and livestock. The feathery foliage grows in dense sprays, bright green in colour. The wood is naturally rot resistant and provides raw material for fence posts. Although Ashe Juniper is native to central Texas, it is considered a weed by some landowners in that area, especially by ranchers because overgrazing by cattle selectively removes competition while avoiding the bitter-tasting juniper seedlings. This allows for a high rate of juniper establishment and reduces ranch yields. This reputation is compounded due to Ashe Juniper's superior ability (in comparison to other plants) to compete for scarce water.
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| Toxicity: | LD50 - (oral) rat >5g/kg; (dermal) rabbit >5g/kg.
Irritation/Sensitisation - Nil at 8% (Human)
Phototoxicity - Nil reported |
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