Applications
Atlas cedarwood oil may be used as a remedy for respiratory and urinary tract complaints. It can open up the breathing, soothing away and drying out congestion and catarrh, coughs and bronchitis. Used as a solution to cystitis, pruritis, leucorrhoea and other comparable infections, the oil is profoundly cleansing and antiseptic. This cleansing action will also assist with skin infections such as eczema, dandruff, and acne, fungal infections and may encourage the regrowth of hair following temporary hair loss.
Recent studies have confirmed that key components of cedarwood oil have sedative properties and can instil a deep sense of tranquillity in both mind and body. It also makes an effective insect repellent. |
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Safety Data
Atlas cedarwood is non-toxic, non-irritating and non-sensitising; some advise it should be avoided during pregnancy but in Essential Oil Safety (1995 Churchill Livingstone), Tisserand and Balacs make no such suggestion. |
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About the Product
It isn't necessary to buy an essential oil to sample the arresting, refreshing scent of Cedarwood ñ the bark of the frequently statuesque tree itself contains such a high concentration of the oil that you canít help but breath in its scent. The popularity of cedarwood as a fragrance component of modern household products makes it nearly ubiquitous. The ancient Egyptians were the first to tap the riches of cedarwood using the oil for embalming, cosmetics and perfumery. Although enchanting to men and women throughout the ages, the aroma of cedarwood drives away ants, moths and other insects making the wood highly prized as building material in the Lebanon. When used externally cedarwood oil can alleviate some skin disorders and blemishes. This versatile oil can assist a range of ailments from gently clearing the lungs and improving respiration to helping the body fight off urinary infections to relieving stress.
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