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Cedarwood Atlas
Latin Name: Cedrus atlantica
Family: Pinaceae
Plant Part: Wood
Method Of Extraction: Distillation
Note/Element: Base/Water
Functional Groups: Alcohol, Ketone, Sesquiterpene
Type: Relaxing
Ayurvedic Dosha (Balances): Vata, Kapha
Scent: Sweet, woody, smoky
For Skin Types: Oily
Cautions: Not during pregnancy
Physical Uses: Cellulite, cough, water retention, dandruff, phlegm, sore muscles, bronchitis, cystitis, arthritis, rheumatism & acne.
Other Uses: Strengthening, centering, grief, stress, tension, fear, calming effect on the mind, nervous tension
Blends Well With: Flower, Peel, Resin, Wood
Possible Substitutions: Cedarwood Himalayan ( Cedrus deodora), Fokienia, Sandalwood
Reference:
http://www.aromaweb.com/essential-oils/atlas-cedarwood-oil.asp
http://www.essentialoils.co.za/essential-oils/cedarwood.htm
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