– NOT FOR USE DURING PREGNANCY –

FEATURES

antibacterial

anti-infectious

antiseborrhoeic

astringent

antiseptic

regenerative

antifungal

BENEFITS

reduces sebum production

• firms and contracts exposed tissue

• prevents moisture loss

• tones and restores venous circulation

promotes the healing of tissues

neutralizes microbes

heals blemishes

Hair Care

• helps with dandruff

• cleanses

• strengthens hair growth

USES

Apply diluted in a carrier oil topically to: balance oily skin, improve acne, improve skin tone, lessen dandruff and seborrhea of the scalp, and act as an insect repellant. Cedar may also have a positive effect on hair loss.

astringent

oily

congested skin

acne

dandruff

dermatitis

insect bites

itching

bacterial infection

rashes

oily hair

hair growth

scalp dermatitis

oily skin

blemished skin

active

fragrance

ABOUT THE PLANT

ABOUT THE PLANT

The reddish-brown barked 'Atlas Cedar' tree is a large, (135-165 feet tall) pyramid-shaped evergreen conifer native to the Atlas mountains of Algeria and Morocco. A member of the pine family, and direct descendant of the Lebanon cedars, 'Atlas Cedar' is not to be confused with the North American 'Red Cedar' tree in the cypress family. Red cedar produces an essential oil with an entirely distinct aromatic and therapeutic profile.

grows at high altitude in the mountains of Himalaya, toward northern, India, Afghanistan and Pakistan

ABOUT THE OIL

Cedarwood essential oil has been used in medicines and cosmetics throughout the ages. We have two ‘true’ Cedarwood essential oils steam distilled from the wood of wild Cedar grown in Morocco and Nepal. These wildcrafted Cedarwoods may be the only true Cedarwoods available today. They're both exceptionally fine oils, with a beautifully well-rounded aromas, and are the best choice for therapeutic applications of Cedarwood.

steam distill from the wood of Cedrus deodara

distillation takes place locally, and the trees are felled exclusively for the production of the essential oil.

a yellowish to brownish-yellow oil when crude and increasingly clear when rectified

somewhat viscous

OF INTEREST

Oil from Cedar of Lebanon, an ancestral species, was used by the ancient Egyptians for embalming purposes, cosmetics and perfumery. The essential oil was also one of the ingredients of 'mithridat', a poison antidote used for centuries. Cedarwood has been used as a temple incense by Tibetan Buddhists for centuries to enhance mental strength, endurance and certainty. Cedar oil has also been used in Eastern medicine.

Used by the ancient Egyptians for mummification and, as by other ancient cultures, for sarcophagi and palace and temple building material. The cedar played a central role in the Egyptian tree cult; since it arose from the god Osiris, it became a symbot of eternal return. For this reason, its wood, but especially its oil, was thought to contain magical powers which the proper magical formulae could call forth.

α-Himachalene

α-Cedrene

β-Himachalene

(Ε)-α-Atlantone

Deodarone

(Ζ)-α-Atlantone

β-Cedrene

allo-Himachalol

Cedrol

Himachalol

sesquiterpenes

ketones

oxides

strength | endurance | certainty

Himalayan cedar essential oil has a high sesquiterpene content which stimulates the limbic system (our center of emotions and memory) as well as the pineal gland (which regulates sleep and dreams). These actions likely the cause of its use as a spiritually grounding scent and an aid for meditation.

Key word: PURITY

Main element: Water

PROPERTIES

calmative

lymphatic decongestant

general tonic

antispasmodic

BENEFITS

Lymphatic System

• assists in the tissue-cleaning action of the lyphatic system

• assists the body’s natural eliminatory response

Nervous System

• calms the nervous system

• lessens anxiety

reduces stress

• promotes sleep

support adrenal function

enhance one's overall energy

EMOTIONAL

encourages:

strength

focus

balance

fortitude

persistence

confidence

protectiveness

concentration

ENERGETICS

warm

dry

Energetics

fortifying

strengthening

powerful Qi tonic

helps with lethargy, nervous debility, poor concentration

warming

harmonizing

comforting

considered fortifying and strengthening

increases:

emotional fortitutde

self-respect

integrity

stabilizes emotions

grounds

enhances:

meditative relaxation

intuitive work

relieves stress

tension

aggression

emotional dependency

CHAKRA: SOLAR PLEXUS

USES

confusion

hyper-sensitivity

irritability

infections

insomnia

allows us to look into our past while looking forward to the future

ESOTERIC AROMATHERAPY

PERFUMERY

Cedarwood is popular for soaps and colognes. Himalayan Cedarwood oil can replace Atlas Cedarwood oil in almost any soap perfume formula

AROMA NOTES

BASE NOTE

Himalayan Wild Cedarwood essential oil has an exceptional therapeutic capacity and a beautifully rounded aroma, especially in its middle notes.

This Cedarwood essential oil is yellow and viscous with a warm floral top note, a camphoraceous middle note and sweet, woody, balsamic undertones. Its woody-sweet warm aroma blends well with Rosewood, Bergamot, Cypress, Jasmine, Juniper, Clary Sage, Rosemary and Ylang Ylang.

soft & woody

sweet

warm

almost spicy

least toxic of all the cedarwoods

rich

sweet-woody, almost balsamic

closely reminiscent of Atlas cedarwood oil in its camphoraceous topnotes

delicately sweet-woody on its lasting dryout

The aroma of Atlantic Cedarwood is brighter (a little more prominent in the higher notes) and smells more like a traditional cedar chest, while Himalayan Cedarwood is softer (fuller in the middle notes). We also carry Texan and Virginian Cedarwoods, which are actually from the Juniper family though they also have distinct Cedarwood aromas.

NOTE

Blends well with: Bay, Bergamot, Cardamom, Roman Chamomile, Clary Sage, Cypress, Fir, Frankincense, Geranium, Grapefruit, Juniper, Lavener, Marjoram, Orange, Neroli, Palmarosa, Petitgrain, Pine, Rosemary, Sandalwood, Ylang Ylang

Aromatherapy, A Complete Guide to the Healing Art by Kathi Keville and Mindy Green

Aromatherapy for Healing the Spirit, Restoring Emotional and Mental Balance with Essential Oils by Gabriel Mojay

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