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Certified Organic Oil (Cedarwood Atlas)

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Certified Organic Oil (Cedarwood Atlas)

Cedarwood Atlas (Organic)

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Product Description

Cedarwood Atlas oil is beneficial in calming and soothing nerves. It is able to relieve skin and hair problems, and ease conditions of a respiratory nature. Furthermore, it is also helpful in clearing urinary infections, rheumatism and arthritis.

Common Applications

		In Burners and Diffusers Helpful for arthritis, bronchitis, rheumatism, respiratory problems, as a general tonic and as an insect repellant.

		For blending in Massage Oil or in Bath To assist with asthma, bronchitis, respiratory problems, painful joints, oily skin and dandruff. *Care must be taken that it does not cause irritation to the mucus membranes.

		Blended in base cream Help to combat oily skin and related problems, as well as dermatitis and psoriasis.

1ceo1 - Certified Organic Cedarwood Atlas Essential Oil
Scientific name	Cedrus Atlantica
Type of extraction	Steam Distillation
Plant part	Heartwood
Country of oil first used	France
Time period of oil first used	19^th century
Description of plant	A pyramid-shaped majestic evergreen tree, up to 40 metres high. The wood itself is hard and strongly aromatic because of the high percentage of essential oil it contains.
Colour of oil	Light golden yellow
Note	Base
Aroma	Woody, sweet, slight aroma reminiscent of balsamic
Common uses	Acne, arthritis, bronchitis, cough, stress
Blends well with	Lavender, Palmarosa, Rosemary
History of the oil	This Cedarwood originates in the Atlas Mountains in North Africa. In former times, linen chests were frequently crafted from this wood to keep moths out. To date, clothes hangers are frequently crafted from this wood. The ancient Egyptians used this oil, namely to embalm, for cosmetics and perfumery.
Source of oil	Australia
Cautions	Non-toxic, non irritant. Avoid use during pregnancy.