Protection Against Negativity: Cedar is often used in amulets and talismans, worn for safety, or hung in homes to shield against negative energies and enhance harmony.
 
Meditative Aid: Cedar's calming scent aids concentration and meditation, promoting a deeper spiritual connection and inner peace.
 
Burning
Cedar leaves are often burned in rituals to cleanse the physical and spiritual realms. The smoke is believed to remove bad spirits and attract good spirits. Cedar is also burned in smudging ceremonies to purify sacred spaces.
 
 
Scent
Cedar's calming scent is said to help with concentration and meditation and promote a deeper spiritual connection. It can also help with grounding and centering practices.
Amulets and talismans
Cedar is often used in these items, which can be worn for protection or hung in homes to shield against negative energies.
 
Presence
The mere presence of cedar is thought to ward off negative energies. For example, the Anishinaabe people place cedar boughs above doors and windows for protection.
 
Cedar wood is also used in other ways, including:
 
Sweat lodge ceremonies: Pinches of cedar are thrown on red-hot rocks to release their aroma.
 
Essential oil: Cedarwood essential oil has anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, antifungal, and diuretic properties and can also provide aromatherapeutic comfort for anxiety and stress