CEDARWOOD ATLAS ESSENTIAL OIL

Cedrus atlantica Grown in Morocco

Cedar Wood Atlas oil has a sweet, mild, balsamic, woody aroma that becomes more woody as the scent dries out. The Sacred Cedars of Lebanon in the Atlas Mountains can live up to 2000 years & are becoming an endangered species so ensure the oil you buy is harvested sustainably.

Process: Steam Distilled Essential Oil

Plant Part: Wood

Note: Base Note, Fixative

Aroma Family: Woody

Aroma: Very rich, sweet, woody, warm and balsamic; displays good tenacity in the drydown.

Benefits:

It's high level of sesquiterpenes make it a great addition to ant-inflammatory remedies especially in chronic degenerative conditions like arthritis. Considered an aphrodisiac, it also is a symbol of protection against negativity, power and has healing qualities. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) can give sufferers flashbacks & feelings of anxiety & guilt, Cedarwood helps steady the mind & strengthen the nerves.

Blends with:

Bergamot, Black Pepper, Boronia, Cinnamon, Cistus, Clary Sage, Cypress, Fir, Frankincense, Geranium, Grapefruit, Jasmine, Juniper Berry, Labdanum, Lavender, Lemon, Lemongrass, Marjoram, Neroli, Pine, Patchouli, Sweet Orange, Rose, Rosemary, Sandalwood, Vetiver & Ylang Ylang.

"Widely used in perfumery for its fixative effect and … which seems to blend so well with labdanum products and with all the woody and woody-floral types of perfume materials."*1

TRY: Mixing Cedarwood, Sweet Orange Oil and Sandalwood Spicatum Oil for a soft and meditative at home diffuser blend.

Recommended use:

Can support women's health to regulate menstrual cycle. In skin care it tones, heals & can be used to reduce bacteria that causes acne and help to soothe inflammation. When diffused, it can prevent mildew growth. Aids detoxing by stimulating lymphatics. Soothes coughs in inhalations. Grounding, calming & lifts depression, anxiety relief, aids focus, & tiredness.

Care Instructions:

Non-toxic, non-irritant in dilution. Do not ingest or apply neat to the skin.

Information on the traditional uses and properties are provided on this site is for educational use only, and is not intended as medical advice. If you have any serious health concerns, you should always check with your health care practitioner before use.

Easy Recipe

Sinus Clearing Diffuser Blend

Sit near the diffuser to help unblock congested sinuses.

Equipment:

Diffuser 

Ingredients:

4 drops Cedarwood Atlas Essential Oil

4 drops Eucalyptus Essential Oil

4 drops Ravensara Essential Oil

Method:

Fill diffuser with water & essential oil blend. Sit close to enjoy the benefits.

Reference:

1.Arctander, Steffen. Perfume and Flavor Materials of Natural Origin, 1960, pp. 139-40.