The woody, balsamic scent of Atlas cedarwood has a soothing, grounding and harmonising effect and is beneficial for individuals who feel fatigued and tense.
A yellowish to orange-yellow or deep amber-coloured viscous oil.
Botanical name
Cedrus atlantica
Origin
Morocco
Method of extraction
Steam distillation
Major constituents
A typical chemical composition of Atlas Cedarwood Essential Oil: Himachalene (14.5%), a-himachalene (10%), b-himachalene (42%), cis-bisaolene (1.2%), himachol (4.0%), a-atlantone (5.0%), g- atlantone (5.0%), himachalene oxide (1.0%).
Safety
Non-toxic, non-irritant and non-sensitising.
Essential Oil Monograph
For more information, please read Sal's Atlas Cedarwood monograph.
Atlas Cedarwood Essential Oil
Add 5-7 drops to your Perfect Potion diffuser, combine with other pure essential oils to make your own blend, or add 5 drops to every 10ml of pure vegetable oil to use as a massage oil.