Cedarwood essential oil
is a clean smelling, balsamic
oil that not only has a
calming and balanced
effetc, but also helps to clear
the respiratory system.
The Egyptians used the oil in
the mummification process, in
cosmetics and as a insect
repellant, while native
Americans used Cedar oil in
medicine and burnt it for
purification. These days the
wood is often used in the
making of pencils and boxes.
Cedarwood wood chips
and sawdust are subjected to
steam distillation in order to
extract the oil and the yield
is about 35 %.
Latin Name:
Cedrus atlantica
species of the pinaceae
family. Atlas Cedarwood is
preferred in aromatherapy
over Virginian and Texas
types (Atlas type confirmed
by GLC). Natural Touch
Aromatherapy's Atlas
Cedarwood essential oil is a
yellow-orange liquid with a
camphoraceous top note and
a sawdust-like, sweet
balsamic undertone. Atlas
Cedarwood essential oil is
more sweet and light and less
smoky than Virginian and
Texas oil.
A soothing and
harmonising oil. Useful in the
care of oily and blemished
skin. Historically the wood
was used for building and
making storage chests as it
repelled insects and resisted
rotting.
Cedarwood
Atlas Essential Oil Certificate
of Purity |
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