Cedar, referring to various species within the genera Cedrus, Juniperus, or Thuja, has a history of traditional use among Indigenous peoples and in folk medicine for treating injuries, particularly wounds, infections, and skin irritations. For example, Native American tribes have used cedar leaves, bark, or oil in poultices and washes to clean wounds and promote healing. The aromatic oils present in cedar have been valued for their antimicrobial properties. However, the evidence supporting these uses is largely anecdotal or based on ethnobotanical records, rather than controlled scientific studies. A limited number of laboratory studies have demonstrated that essential oils from some cedar species possess mild antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties, which could theoretically benefit injury healing. However, these findings are preliminary and have not been widely translated into clinical practice or validated in human trials. There is currently insufficient scientific evidence to recommend cedar as a primary treatment for injuries, and its use is better characterized as traditional rather than scientifically validated. As with many herbal remedies, the lack of rigorous clinical research means that claims about cedar’s effectiveness for injuries should be approached with caution.