The Atlas cedar is a majestic and imposing tree of the Pinaceae family. Its scientific name is Cedrus atlantica. The Atlas cedar is native to North Africa, particularly Morocco and Algeria. Widely used in the field of construction because of the solidity of its wood, it is also very popular in natural medicine. Indeed, the Atlas cedar is very rich in essential oil. The active ingredients of the latter give it many therapeutic virtues. Among its components, we distinguish: derivatives of terpenes and ketones.
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Healing properties of Atlas cedar
Resin from the Atlas cedar was once used by the civilization of ancient Egypt to embalm mummies. In herbal medicine, the most used part is the wood to extract the essential oil. I’Atlas cedar essential oil is particularly renowned for its lipolytic and lymphotonic properties. The ketone makes it possible, in fact, to promote the destruction of fats in the body; which considerably reduces the appearance of cellulite.
Moreover, thanks to its lymphotonic action, it participates in the improvement of blood and lymphatic circulation. At the same time, it contributes to tone the vein walls.
Atlas cedar essential oil also has properties:
- Anti-inflammatory
- Anti-infectious and antiviral
- Healing
- Revitalizing and regenerating cells
- Stimulating (immune defences)
- Energizing, balancing and calming (central nervous system)
Forms and preparations
The most common form of use for Atlas cedar is as essential oil. In addition, there are several preparations based on Atlas cedar essential oil, namely: lotion, ointment, cream and many more.
Instructions for use and dosage
In order to prevent any undesirable effects, it is strongly advised to dilute the essential oil of Atlas cedar with each use. For each preparation, you can use a vegetable oil of your choice. The dosage is recommended at 20% essential oil for 80% vegetable oil.
The mixture can be used as a massage oil, for local and targeted application. It can be used for treat skin problems and to eliminate cellulite.
It is also possible to take advantage of the relaxing properties of Atlas cedar essential oil in atmospheric diffusion. Its repellent effect will also repel moths and mosquitoes.
Contraindications and precautions for use
Whatever the desired effect, it is always advisable to consult the advice of a doctor or health professional before using Atlas cedar essential oil. Oral administration, in particular, is not recommended unless prescribed by a doctor.
In addition, Atlas cedar essential oil is prohibited in pregnant and breastfeeding women as well as in children and in epileptics.
It should also be noted that prolonged use of Atlas cedar essential oil can lead to more or less serious skin irritations. In high doses, it is abortifacient and neurotoxic.
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