Characteristics of Cedar
Cedar is an evergreen tree that belongs to the Pine family. There are different species of cedars, the best known of all is the species Cedrus atlantica. Its height reaches over 30 meters and to achieve this it takes about 50 years which is the age of the tree's full maturity. It usually grows in the mountains near fir trees. Its trunk is large and its foliage is irregular and bulky.
Its growth is favored by direct contact with the sun, even in the most barren soils. It easily adapts to temperature changes and is a frost-resistant tree (up to -20 degrees Celsius) and drought. It belongs to the coniferous trees, like the pine, as it develops upright cones with a flat or sunken top. The cedar is a perennial tree with impressive blue-green needles that together with the resin of the trunk, emerge a
unique woody aroma.

Cedarwood essential oil is pale orange and is distilled from the wood and needles of the tree using the hydrodistillation method.

History of the cedar
Cedar is a tree with a deep history over time. In our country it grows creating forests, of which the best known is the cedar forest of Alykos in Naxos, with an area of ​​approximately 800 acres. It consists of centuries-old trees with many different varieties of 200-300-year-old cedars!! Cedars will also be found in several parts of it
land such as in Lebanon, at the foot of the Himalayas, in Cyprus, Algeria and North America.

It is known that cedar is an ancient healing tree which has been associated with folk medicine or respiratory treatments and its presence as incense was essential in the ceremonies of the ancient cultures of the Egyptians, Romans and Greeks.

Today, cedar is used in the preparation of men's perfumes for the woody aroma that emerges, in the production of deodorants and participates as an ingredient in hair strengthening products.

Components
Cedar essential oil from the wood chips and needles of the Cedrus atlantica tree produced by the steam distillation method.

Chemical composition of cedarwood essential oil
Sequiterpenes, savinene, α,β-terpenes, terpineol, kaempferol, pinokaempferol,
isocentranol, centrol, limonene, β-pinene, deodarone, za-atlantone.

Instructions for use
- To improve acne, add cedar essential oil to jojoba and apply topically 2 times a day.
* Contact our pharmacist for the preparation of the mixture.
- Hair loss and dry dandruff: mix 100 ml of laurel oil with 10 drops of cedar essential oil and 10 drops of rosemary essential oil. Massage gently for a few minutes and wash off with lukewarm water.
- To treat cellulite. Add to 100 ml of grape seed oil, 10 drops of cedarwood and 10 drops of grapefruit essential oil and massage into the thighs and buttocks.
- Used in making soap, scented candles, insect repellent herbal sachets.
- Put a few drops in the ceramic aromatherapy device for clear thinking, mental clarity and concentration.
- Combines well with bergamot, lemon, grapefruit, lavender, rosemary, eucalyptus.

Chinese medicine
In Traditional Chinese Medicine, cedarwood is known as Hue Song. It has a warming nature and is used to stimulate the meridians of the lungs, kidneys, bladder.
Massage with almond oil and essential cedar oil on specific acupuncture points removes dampness and cold from the body, increases vital energy in the head area and clears the mind. The healing properties of cedar affect the respiratory system and improve skin diseases.

Helpful tips
Cedarwood essential oil should be avoided during pregnancy, breastfeeding and by small children. Avoid direct contact with skin, eyes and mouth.
Essential oils are always used diluted in a base oil.
Avoid sun exposure after use.