The woody, balsamic scent of Atlas cedarwood has a soothing, grounding and harmonising effect and is beneficial for individuals who feel fatigued and tense.

A yellowish to orange-yellow or deep amber-coloured viscous oil.

Botanical name

Cedrus atlantica

Origin

Morocco

Method of extraction

Steam distillation

Major constituents

A typical chemical composition of Atlas Cedarwood Essential Oil: Himachalene (14.5%), a-himachalene (10%), b-himachalene (42%), cis-bisaolene (1.2%), himachol (4.0%), a-atlantone (5.0%), g- atlantone  (5.0%), himachalene oxide (1.0%).

Safety

Non-toxic, non-irritant and non-sensitising.

Essential Oil Monograph

For more information, please read Sal's Atlas Cedarwood monograph.