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Cedarwood can treat serious
skin conditions like eczema
There are two commercial oils which are known as cedarwood today, Cedrus atlantica, Atlas cedarwood, which is a true cedarwood, and Juniperus virginiana, known as red cedar. Cedarwood is known for use in problem skin, as an insect repellant, and as an inhalent in respiratory complaints. It's actions are sedative, astringent, and antiseptic. It can be used to treat oily skin and scalp, relieve itching, and more serious skin conditions like psoriasis and eczema, remembering that high concentrations will irritate the skin. Cedarwood is similar in action to the highly expensive sandalwood, it also has a sedative effect making it grounding in conditions of anxiety and nervous tension.
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Related Species
- Red Cedarwood Juniperus virginiana The familar scent associated with pencils
- Lebanon cedar Cedrus libani As a result of long exploitation, very few old trees remain in Lebanon,
- Texas Cedarwood Juniperus mexicana : Texas cedarwood oil is steamed out of the dead cedarwood found on the local ranches from previous clearing operations for livestock grazing. Cedar oil makes a good insect repellent- Texas cattle fences are built with cedar posts which resist decay and pest infestation for 50 years or more. from The warm,smoky essence evokes memories of the smell of the fresh mountain air in the Texas hill country is a pleasant note to use in aromatherapy.
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The Atlas Cedar is a cedar native to the Atlas Mountains of Algeria and Morocco. It is variously treated as a variety or subspecies of Lebanon Cedar. It is a medium-sized to large tree, 30 35 m (rarely 40m) tall, with a trunk diameter of 1.5 “2 m. It forms forests on mountain sides at 1,370-2,200 m, often in pure forests, or mixed with Algerian Fir, junipers, oaks and maples. It is very similar in all characters to the other varieties of Lebanon Cedar; differences are hard to discern.
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 Cedarwood oil is extracted from the red cedar, a coniferous tree native to North America, commonly used to make pencils.This tree is closely related to the yellow cedar, the source of thuja oil. Atlas cedarwood (true cedarwood) comes from Morocco and is the more favored oil in aromatherapy. Cedarwood oil is clear, and blends well with rose, juniper and cypress. It is used as a fixative in perfumes. The balsamic, woody aroma of red cedarwood has relaxing, meditative properties and adds a warm note to blends. Deep, woody and rich, the aroma of Atlas cedar inspires emotional strength and centering awareness. Therapeutically both oils resemble sandalwood to some degree, but are hotter and more toxic. |
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 Used by the ancients to build temples and palaces in the Middle East, cedarwood oil was possibly the first oil to be extracted from a plant, and was used by the Egyptians in the mummification process. |
 Frequently mention in the Bible, representing fertility and abundance. King Solomon's temple was said to built entirely from cedar from Lebanon. Only a few hundred trees survive of the once vast forests of the Lebanon cedar Cedrus libani. | |
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