Botanica Gaia 100% Organic and Pure Atlas Cedarwood Essential Oil | Cedrus Atlantica Natural preservative and antioxidant

Botanical Name: Cedrus atlantica.
Family Name: Pinaceae.
Common Name: Cedarwood, Atlas Cedar, Tell Atlas, Atlas Mountains of Morocco.
INCI: Cedrus Atlantica Wood Oil.
Extraction Method: Steam Distilled.
Parts Used: Wood.
Note: Base note. Fixative.
Odor: Woody, spicy, sweet wood, dry wood, taroma, soft herbal/lemon.
Appearance: Clear.
Country of Origin: United States.
Blends: Bergamot, Boronia, Cassie, Cinnamon, Cistus, Clary Sage, Cypress, Fir, Frankincense, Geranium, Grapefruit, Jasmine, Juniper, Labdanum, Laurel Leaf, Lavender, Lemon, Lemongrass, Marjoram, Mimosa, Neroli, Patchouli, Pine, Rose, Rosemary, Thyme, Verbena, Vetiver, Ylang Ylang.

Cedrua Atlantica is a tree that is distributed in various parts of the world, it has valuable health benefits and has been used in traditional medicine since ancient times.

Its main components are:
-Beta-Himachalene (26.49%)
-Alpha-Himachalene (15.78%)
-Longifolene (11.56%)
-Trans-Cadine (9.62%)
-6-Camphenol (3.4%)

Cedarwood Essential Oil properties:

Study on Cedrus Atlantica that analyzes antioxidant, antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory and dermaprotective activity:
https://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/28/15/5913

- Antiseptic and antifungal:
Protects the body from different germs. It is very useful in wound healing, applying 4 to 6 drops of the essential oil on the wound, always diluted in a vegetable oil (olive, argan, rosehip...).
In studies carried out, it was shown that Cedrus Atlantica has powerful antibacterial activity against:
-Staphylococcus Aureus
-Micrococcus Luteus
-Escherichia coli
-Enterococcus Fecalis
-Pseudomonas aeruginosa
-Klebsiella Aerogenes.

- Antioxidant: In studies carried out, it was shown that it exhibits a powerful antioxidant activity, being greater than ascorbic acid and Alpha tocopherol. It significantly prevents lipid peroxidation, that is, the rancidity of fatty acids. It is a natural preservative and antioxidant. It represses the activity of lipoxygenase and prevents the peroxidation of linoleic acid and lipids.

- Anti-inflammatory and dermaprotective: Inhibits the proliferation of tyrosinase, which is an enzyme involved in the development of melanogenesis in mammals.
- Antiseborrheic:
Suitable for regulating sebum production. Very useful in dry, scaly and cracked skin. Also in hair with dandruff.
- Relaxing:
Relieves anxiety and stress. Relaxes and calms the mind, being also very suitable in cases of insomnia.
- Expectorant, Mucolytic:
In cases of flu and colds, cedar essential oil acts as an expectorant, eliminating congestion. You can impregnate a few drops of essential oil in a tissue to inhale throughout the day.
- Anti-aging:
Smoothes skin and wrinkles. It gives you flexibility and youth. It is perfect for oily skin, because it regulates sebum production.
Not for use during pregnancy, with the elderly, infants, or if epileptic. Possible skin irritant in some individuals; dilute well.
- In aromatherapy:
The aroma of cedar comforts and calms. It accompanies us in adverse moments, it gives us courage, strength and confidence, especially when we are about to "throw in the towel."
It is useful to accompany people who are detoxifying (addicts, alcoholics). It will also help to alleviate worries, anxiety and apprehensions.
It is a centering essential oil. It helps us meditate.

General Safety Information: Do not take any oils internally and do not apply undiluted essential oils, onto the skin without advanced essential oil knowledge or consultation from a qualified aromatherapy practitioner. If you are pregnant, epileptic, have liver damage, have cancer, or have any other medical problem, use oils only under the proper guidance of a qualified aromatherapy practitioner. Use extreme caution when using oils with children. Consult a qualified aromatherapy practitioner before using oils with children, the elderly, if you have medical issues or are taking medications.