Cedarwood Atlas

Cedarwood Atlas

Botanical binomial: Cedrus atlantica

Family: Pinaceae

Other names: Atlantic cedar, Moroccan cedarwood

Country of Origin: Morocco

Part of plant used in production: Wood

Methods of production: Steam distillation

cedarwood Atlas
Description:

A tall (up to 40 meter) evergreen tree believed to have originated from the famous Lebanon cedars which were prized building wood that symbolized fertility and abundance of the land.

Characteristics:

Atlantica oil is a viscous deep amber with a sweet, warm scent and a woody-balsamic note.

Properties:

Antiseptic, astringent, diruetic, expectorant, insecticide, sedative.

Constituents:

Atlantone, caryophyllene, cedrol, cadinene

Uses:

This warm, calming oil is useful for balancing energies and managing anger, stress and nervous tension. It is a good hair tonic for dandruff and allopecia. Cedarwood greatly benefits the respiratory system, soothing bronchitis, and coughs. It’s antiseptic properties benefit the bladder and kidneys.

Blends well with:

Bergamot, cinnamon, cypress, frankincense, jasmine, juniper, lavender, lemon, neroli, patchouli, rose, orange, sandalwood, and ylang-ylang.

Interesting Facts:

Cedar’s resin was used to preserve bodies from putrefaction and it’s oil for cosmetics and perfumery by the ancient Egyptians.

Safety:

Non-toxic, non-irritant, non sensitizing.