Common Name: CEDARWOOD ATLAS
Latin Name: Cedrus Atlantica
Safety: Non-toxic and non-skin irritating, used in low dilutions.
Region/origin: Atlas mountains of Morocco, regions from northern Africa to Asia.
Actions:
Calming
Kidney support
Insect repellant
Edema
Asthma
Back soreness, due to kidney issues
Aids in expelling mucus
Uses:
Massage, for back rubs in the kidney region
Inhalation for calming and centering, gathering thoughts from panic
Inner strength
Helps hair loss problems
Helps lower high blood pressure due to stress
Good oil for chronic coughing and respiratory problems
Opens energetic blockages
History/folklore:
Used in Egypt for incense and embalming
Used in cosmetics
The famous Cedars of Lebanon are found in ancient textbooks
Tibet used it for medicine and incense for their temples
Solomon used it to build parts of his temple and buildings in Bible stories
Dominant chemical group: Sesquiterpene alcohols
Meaning anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, gland stimulating, anti-parasitic, general tonic.
Joan’s experience:
The first time I used Cedarwood, I was in a massage class for my low back and sacrum area. I was told that it helps to open the energy system and move energy through the central nervous system. I would take a hot shower and then apply the Cedarwood on my low back and sacrum area. I always felt energized and more clear-headed afterward.
I have used this oil in a bug bite blend and applied it on horses manes diluted.
I use it for self-selection with animals to see if it will be one of the calming oils they need.
Cedarwood can be used for fear when an animal is timid and needs reassurance. There are many different reasons why animals might be scared, and when you know you have at least five or six types of oils for calming, Cedarwood is a top-notch one to have in your group for selection. For example, violet leaf is for anxiety from anticipation, Frankincense is for fear from aggression. Linden blossom used for fear from dominant people, displacement, and neglect.
You can use it for a skin blend ointment or diluted in aloe which is very nice and soothing on the skin.