Cedarwood Atlas
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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 |
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| 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 |
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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. |
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Blends well with: |
Bergamot, cinnamon, cypress, frankincense, jasmine, juniper, lavender, lemon, neroli, patchouli, rose, orange, sandalwood, and ylang-ylang. |
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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. |
