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Cedarwood Atlas Oil |
| Cedarwood Atlas A pyramid-shaped majestic evergreen tree, up to 131 ft. high. The wood itself is hard and strongly aromatic because of the high percentage of essential oil it contains, which is where the resinoid, absolute, and essential oil is obtained by steam distillation. The oil was used by the ancient Egyptians for embalming, cosmetics, and perfumery, while in the East it has been used for infections, as a preservative, and as an incense. |
| Botanical Name: | Cedrus atlantica (Endl.) Manetti
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| Family: | Pinaceae
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| Synonyms: | Cedrus libani ssp. atlantica, Atlas cedar, Atlantic cedar, african cedar, moroccan cedarwood, libanol.
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| Similar Oils: | Cedarwood Red, Cedarwood Virginian
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| Parts Used: | Wood, stumps and sawdust.
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| Extraction Method: | Steam Distillation,
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| Appearance: | Pale yellow liquid.
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| Aroma Description: | Woody aroma, slightly camphoraceous, smoky, balsamic
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| Perfume note: | Base
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| Blends well with: | Bergamot, cypress, clary sage, jasmine, juniper, neroli, rosemary, vetiver, ylang, ylang.
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| Historical Uses: | This Cedarwood originates in the Atlas Mountains of North Africa. Linen chests were frequently crafted from this wood the aroma from which would keep moths away. Clothes hangers are also frequently crafted from cedarwood for the same reason. The ancient Egyptians used cedarwood to embalm the deceased, for cosmetics and for perfumery.
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| Modern Uses: | Also used as a fragrance component and fixative in cosmetics and household products like soaps, detergents etc.. Much used in perfumes particularily in mens colognes.
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| Cautions: | Cedarwood atlas is non-toxic, non-irritant, non-sensitizing. Avoid during pregnancy.
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| Aromatherapy Uses: |
Circulation, Joints and Muscles - Arthritis, rheumatism.
Nervous System - Nervous tension, stress related conditions.
Respiratory System - Bronchitis, catarrh, congestion, coughs.
Skin Care - Acne, dandruff, dermatitis, eczema, fungal infections, greasy skin, hair loss, skin eruptions, ulcers.
Genito-Urinary System - Cystitis, leucorrhea, pruritis.
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| Main Constituents, % |
| Thujopsene |
29.2 |
| β-cedrene |
24.6 |
| Cedrol |
16.5 |
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| Physical Actions |
| Antiseptic, antiputrescent, antiseborrheic, aphrodisiac, astringent, diuretic, expectorant, fungicidal, mucolytic, sedative(nervous), stimulant(circulatory). |
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| Toxicity |
LD50 - (oral) rat >5g/kg; (dermal) rabbit >5g/kg.
Irritation/Sensitisation - Nil at 8% (Human)
Phototoxicity - Nil reported |
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