Cedarwood Atlas

Cedrus Atlantica

The plant

Native to the Atlas Mountains of Morocco, Atlas cedar is a large coniferous evergreen tree, 30-35m tall with a trunk diameter of 1.5-2m. The forests grow on mountainsides at 1,370 to 2,200m often in pure forests, or mixed with Algerian fir. The forests provide habitat for the endangered Barbary macaque and have a total area in Morocco of around 163,000 hectares. The Atlas Cedar is a protected species, closely controlled by the Moroccan authorities.

THE OIL

Cedarwood Atlas essential oil comes exclusively from Moroccan sawmills. The sawdust and trunk shavings from the furniture manufacturing industries are steam distilled to provide a thick, slightly sticky yellow to deep amber essential oil. The aroma is sweet, woody, with balsamic undertones that are accented with a top note that is warm and slightly sharp. The oil blends well with other essential oils that are woody and floral.

For Aromatherapy

In traditional Western aromatherapy. Cedarwood Atlas is considered an excellent lymphatic and has been used in formulas applied topically for cellulite and weight loss related to the breakdown of fat. It is also used for the skin as an antispetic against skin infections as well as for eczema, dandruff, fungal infections, oily skin and hair loss.

hair growth
anti-inflammatory
improves focus
reduces skin irritations
cures fungal infections
relieves spasms
stimulates metabolism
reduces cough
cleans out toxins

the market

With the close surveillance by the Moroccan Government which has led to a decrease in illegal logging and a focus on sustainability. The Cedarwood Atlas market has remained stable for the past few years. Although dependant on the demand for Cedar furniture for now this has maintained a steady sustainable growth and the Essential Oil market has grown with this.

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