ATLAS CEDAR (Cedrus atlanticus)

Another cedar oil is produced in India (Cedrus deodara)

Steam distilled in Atlas mountains of Morocco. Other cedar oils are produced in the Himalayas, Canada.

SAFETY: Avoid during pregnancy, lactation, or with small children. Contains small amount of ketones. Classified as sesquiterpene.

USAGE HISTORY: Long established as an aromatic oil in ancient Egypt, Africa and the Middle East, Europe.

PROPERTIES:

• Topical; inhalation
• Acne treatment, skin tonic, skin fungus, scalp and hair growth, dandruff treatment (Antiseptic, emollient, astringent)
• Opens sinuses and breathing passages, relieve chest congestion, chronic bronchitis (Expectorant, antispasmodic)
• Arteriosclerosis-clears build-up from blood vessels
• Diuretic, reduces excess fat and water in tissues-cellulite treatment
• Blood thinner, lymphatic cleanser, stimulates circulation and metabolism
• Regulates glandular system
• Urinary infections, vaginitis
• Systems: Immune, integumentary, respiratory, muscular-skeletal, digestive, endocrine, genito-urinary, reproductive, nervous, lymphatic

PERFUME NOTE: Base note/fixative

EMOTIONAL/SPIRITUAL:

• Eases tension, fear, and anger
• Aids balance and control
• Reconnection to spiritual awareness
• Ceremonial use-many cedar are over 1.000 to 2.000 years old. Ancient Egyptians believed in its life extending properties, used it in mumification process, ascension process, and in cosmetics
• Chakra: Root, brow