Cedarwood (Atlas Cedar)
 
CAUTIONS:
In high concentration, cedarwood oil may irritate the skin and it should be avoided in pregnancy.
 
[Fig.1] Chromatograph Keyword: Composing
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Extraction: Steam Distilled
Colour: Clear with a tinge of Yellow
Consistency: Medium
Perfumery Note: Top / Middle
Strength of Initial Aroma: Medium - Strong
Aromatic Description: Woody, sweet, sharper note than Virginian Cedarwood, slight aroma reminiscent of artificial mothballs, balsamic.
Associated Chakra: Sacral [4], Base and Heart[7]
Associated Crystals: Dendritic Agate [3]
Associated Planet: Sun [5]
Associated Element Fire [5]
Magical uses: The plant cedarwood is mentioned in the bible as a "correspondance" in a leprosy cure.

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References:

[Fig.1] Schnaubelt, Kurt Advanced Aromatherapy, Healing Arts Press, 1998, ISBN:0-89281-743-7 (pbk)
[2] http://www.awakencrystals.com/oils
[3] http://www.ustadjicompany.com/pure-essential-oils.html
[4] http://wickiwoman.blogspot.com/2011/04/planetary-correspondences-mercury.html
[5] http://www.kitchenwitchcorner.com/air
[6] http://www.thewhitegoddess.co.uk
[7] http://www.reiki-for-holistic-health.com/aromatherapy-and-chakra-health.html

Main constituents: Sesquiterpene Hydrocarbons (anti-inflamatory and antiallergenic)