Cedarwood Atlas Cedrus atlantica

Botanical Name  Cedrus atlantica
Country of Origin  Morocco
Plant Part  Wood
Extraction Method  Steam Distillation
Growing Method  Wild

General Description
Believed to have orginated from the famous Lebanon cedars; used by ancient Egyptians for embalming purposes, cosmetics and perfumery.  Cedar trees date back to the Bible, where they symbolised everything fertile and abundant.

This soft, woodsy fragrance scents soap and cologne, serving as an astringent for oily skin, acne, dandruff, dermatitis, bites, and itching.  Cedar also helps in cases of respiratory and urinary infections. 

Emotionally, it increases self-respect, integrity, stability, meditation, and intuition, while relieving stress, aggression, and dependency. 

It repels wool moths and other insects.

Odour Description
Warm, sweet, tenacious, woody-balsamic aroma.

Blends well with
Rosewood, Bergamot, Cypress, Cassia, Jasmine, Neroli, Rosemary, Ylang Ylang.

Uses
Balancing, calming, used for concentration and clarity.  Fragrance component and fixative in household products, soaps and detergents as well as perfumes, especially men's fragrances.

Application
Massage, bath, skin care, hair care, compress, inhalation, meditation, diffuser. 

Safety Precautions
Non-irritant, non-sensitising.

Sourced from 
Battaglia, S. (2003).The Complete Guide to Aromatherapy, 2nd Edition. The International Centre of Holistic Aromatherapy, Australia.
Lawless, J. (1995). The Illustrated Encyclopaedia of Essential Oils. Element Books Ltd, UK.
Schnaubelt, K. (1999). Medical Aromatherapy - Healing with Essential Oils. Frog Ltd, USA.
Wildwood, C. (1994). Create Your Own Perfumes using Essential Oils. Piatkus, UK.
Worwood, V. (1995). The Fragrant Heavens - The Spiritual Dimension of Fragrance and Aromatherapy. Doubleday, UK.
Worwood, V. (1999). The Fragrant Mind - Aromatherapy for Personality, Mind, Mood and Emotion. Doubleday, UK.