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Cedarwood

Cedarwood

Botanical name: Cedrus Atlantica / Virginiana
Botanical family: Coniferae

Note: Base

Part of plant used: Wood, trees grow to 40 meters.

Origin: Cedrus Atlantica – from the Atlas Mountain, Morocco
Cedrus Virginiana – from North America (closely related to Juniperus Virginiana)

Description: Woody, similar to Sandalwood but dryer.

History: Used by the Egyptians for decaying bodies and embalming. Nowadays Cedarwood is used as a fixative for perfumes.

Properties and Indications:

  • Excellent for the lymphatic system – decongest’s the lymph
  • Good for respiratory system and lung damage – bronchitis, catarrh
  • Genitourinary tract – cystitis
  • Excellent for the skin – eczema, psoriasis, dermatitis
  • Powerful but slow acting, stays with people
  • Antiseptic

Personality:

  • Grounding holiday feeling
  • Calming and soothing
  • Earthy

Blending:

  • Basil, Bay, Bergamot, Black Pepper, Cypress, Jasmine, Juniper, Marjoram, Neroli, Pine, Rosemary, Rosewood, Thyme

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