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Cedarwood Atlas
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Botanical Name:
Cedrus atlantica
(This is a true cedar from the family Pinaceæ, also known as Atlantic cedar
and Moroccan cedarwood). |
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Country of Origin:
Morocco |
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Method of Extraction:
Steam Distilled Wood |
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Consistency:
Medium and oily
feeling |
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Aromatic Description: This oil is quite different
from Virginian Cedarwood. Its sweet, woody aroma with a camphoraceous note
improves as the oil ages. |
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Aromatherapy Properties:
(Uses) Its properties are an
arterial regenerative and a lymphotonic. It aids in the removal of body fat
and is used externally for cellulite and the retention of fluid in the
tissue. Atlas Cedar, as its also known, is also used for the respiratory
system, a drop in a half cup of water to gargle for sore throat or with a
few drops of Eucalyptus in a steaming bowl of water to reduce nasal and lung
congestion. Its main benefits are on the respiratory system due to its
expectorant properties, easing conditions such as bronchitis, coughs and
colds. The oil may be beneficial in the treatment of kidney and bladder
disorders. Its antiseptic properties make it an ideal remedy for bladder and
kidney infections and for cystitis. The oil may be added to a sitz bath and
to compresses. It can be added to shampoos or facial washes to reduce oily
secretions. The oil helps to clear chronic conditions such as dermatitis and
psoriasis. It would make a good hair tonic and effective for treating
seborrhoea of the scalp, dandruff and alopecia. It is also used as a
fixative in the perfume industry. Cedarwood Atlas is calming and soothing
with sedative effects similar to Sandalwood. This oil is considered
neurotoxic and abortive and should not be used on children and pregnant
women. |
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Blends well with:
Bergamot, Clary sage, Frankincense,
Oakmoss and Rosemary. |
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Important Note: The information provided
in the Oil Profiles area is for educational purposes only. This data is not
considered complete and is not guaranteed to be accurate. |
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General Safety Information: Do not take any oils
internally without consultation from a qualified aromatherapy practitioner.
Do not apply undiluted essential oils, absolutes, CO2s or other concentrated
essences onto the skin. If you are pregnant, epileptic, have liver damage,
have cancer, or have any other medical problem, use oils only under the
proper guidance of a qualified aromatherapy practitioner. Use extreme
caution when using oils with children and give children only the gentlest
oils at extremely low doses. It is safest to consult a qualified
aromatherapy practitioner before using oils with children. A skin patch test
should be conducted prior to using an oil that you've never used before.
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