CEDARWOOD ATLANTICA
Botanical name: Cedrus atlantica

Also Known As (AKA):  Cedarwood Atlas, Atlantic Cedar, Moroccan Cedarwood

Therapeutic Benefit - Mind:  Cedarwood Atlantica is regenerating, grounding, and revitalizing. It is used dispel anxiety.

Therapeutic Benefit - Body:  Cedarwood Atlantica is astringent, antiseptic, analgesic, and anti-fungal. It is an expectorant for coughs. Cedarwood Atlantica is beneficial for rheumatism, arthritis, and joint pain. It can also be used for bladder infections, edema, cellulite, arteriosclerosis, and cystitis.

Therapeutic Benefit - Spirit:  Cedarwood opens the third eye, base and crown chakras. It is used in consecration, protection, and purification ceremonies.

Application Method:  Dilute 10 drops in 1 oz carrier oil, massage oil, or lotion and apply to skin or bath. Use 4 drops in 2 cups of hot water for a steam.

Action Word:  Drying

Color Energy:  Gold - Revitalizing

Fragrance:  Camphoraceous, sweet, woodsy, balsamic, dry

Note:  Base Note

Color of Oil:  Light golden yellow

Major Chemical Constituents:  atlantone, cedrol

Common Adulterants:  Rarely adulterated

Blends well with:  Bergamot, Cardamom, Chamomile, Citronella, Clary Sage, Cypress, Eucalyptus, Frankincense, Ginger, Grapefruit, Jasmine, Juniper, Lavender, Lemon, Lime, Mandarin, Marjoram, Neroli, Orange, Palmarosa, Patchouli, Petitgrain, Rose, Rosemary, Rosewood, Sandalwood, Vetiver, Ylang Ylang

Botany:  A large red cedar from Morocco.

History:  Cedar is a Semitic word meaning the power of spiritual strength and represents a symbol of constant faith. One of the oldest aromatics used as temple incense, which may have added to its mystical image. The ancient Egyptians used the oil extensively, particularly in mummification.

Warnings:  Avoid during pregnancy.