Cedurs atlantica

	Common Name	Cedar
	Family	PINACEAE Pine Family
	Other Names	Atlas cedarwood
	Other 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 mexicanaThe oil is steamed out of the dead cedarwood found on the local ranches from previous clearing operations for livestock grazing. As a result of long exploitation, very few old trees remain in Lebanon, Texas cattle fences are built with cedar posts which resist decay and pest infestation for 50 years or more.
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Cedar Medicinal Properties & Benefits

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.

History and Traditions

Only a few hundred trees survive of the once vast forests of the Lebanon cedar Cedrus libani. 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.

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Aromatherapy

Essential Oil

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. 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.

Emotional Healing Benefits

Calming *Meditation *sleep *Stress Relief *

Cedar Medicinal Uses

Skin Care

^[322] Cedarwood has a pronounced effect on the skin, and is of value in all types of skin eruptions. Its action is sedative, astringent, antiseptic and it relieves itching.

(Tisserand, Robert )

insect repellent

^[953] Red cedarwood is very good insect repellent, effective against mosquitoes, moths, woodworms, leeches and rats.

Side Effects:

A skin irritant in high concentrations.

Plant Description

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