Herb: Incense Cedar Latin name: Calocedrus decurrens Synonyms:
Heyderia decurrens, Libocedrus decurrens, Thuja gigantea Family:
Cupressaceae (Cypress Family) Medicinal use of Incense Cedar:A
decoction of the leaves has been used to treat stomach troubles.
Steam from an infusion of the leaves has been inhaled in the
treatment of colds. Description of the plant: Habitat of the
herb:Found on a variety of soils, usually on western slopes at
an altitude of 700 - 2500 metres. The best specimens are found
on deep well-drained slightly acidic sandy loam soils. Edible
parts of Incense Cedar:The dense leaflets have been used as a
flavouring and protection when leaching acorns. Other uses of
the herb:The boughs and twigs have been used to make brooms. The
roots have been used as overlay twine warps and overlay twine
weft bases in making baskets. The bark has been made into
baskets. Wood - soft, light, close grained, very durable in the
soil though it is often damaged by dry rot. It has a powerful,
incense-like fragrance