Cedarwood

1. 阿特拉斯雪松/香柏木 Cedarwood Atlas
植物學名: Cedrus atlantica
製造精油部份: 木
萃取方法: 蒸餾法
來源國: 美國
100% 純天然植物精油

2. 喜瑪拉雅雪松/香柏木 Cedarwood Himalayan
植物學名: Cedarus deodora
製造精油部份: 木
萃取方法: 蒸餾法
來源國: 喜瑪拉雅山
100% 純天然植物精油

在遠古時代, 人們就已經知道雪松的醫療價值, 所有古文明的醫藥, 化妝品和香水都用到雪松. 埃及人還利用雪松來保存屍體及製造木乃伊. 其中雪松木中所含的精油成份很高, 而雪松木本身非常香, 所以經常作為建材及儲存箱的原料, 而它的香味可以驅趕白蟻、螞蟻、蠹魚、蛾和其他有害昆蟲. 西藏人非常喜愛用雪松作為薰香之用, 同時亦是西藏傳統醫學的重要藥材之一. 雪松是很有效的消毒劑, 非常適合於治療慢性支氣管炎、尿道感染、黏膜炎、膀胱炎和陰道炎. 但必須經醫生或香薰治療師處方醫治.

雪松精油的香味比較男性化, 所以很多男士化妝品都經常添加雪松精油. 它具有收斂及抗菌的功效, 特別適合加入在刮鬍後的鬍後水中. 雪松也可以用作皮膚毛孔的收斂劑及治療青春痘, 可以調和及振奮神經, 幫助減少壓力和緊張. 由於它的剛陽氣味, 也使它有了壯陽的美名.

雪松精油是黏稠而黃色的液體, 具有溫暖的木香味. 它的天然成份有雪松醇, 杜松萜烯和其他倍半萜烯類. 以及數種萜烴類.

功能屬性: 抗菌, 收斂, 利尿, 化痰, 殺黴菌, 鎮靜, 補身.

心靈療效: 對神經緊張和焦慮狀態有安撫和鎮定的效果, 也有助於沈思冥想.

身體療效: 比較適合處理慢性疾病, 不適合於急性的症狀. 雪松是腺體與神經系統的調節劑, 能使身體回復和維持正常狀況. 雪松主要的治療作用在於呼吸道方面, 由於其止咳化痰的特性, 能改善支氣管炎, 咳嗽, 以及流鼻水等問題. 而過多的痰亦可以藉雪松來治療, 因為它有乾化的效果.

它對於生殖及泌尿系統的療效也很有益處, 如膀胱炎, 還可以調節腎臟功能. 對減輕慢性風濕痛與關節炎的疼痛都很有幫助.

皮膚療效: 它收斂, 抗菌的特性最有利於油性膚質. 當然也能改善面皰和粉刺皮膚. 它還能幫助消除膿瘡, 以及一些皮膚的慢性病, 如濕疹和乾癬. 雪松是絕佳的護髮劑, 可有效對抗頭皮的皮脂漏, 頭皮屑和禿頭. 與絲柏, 乳香調和使用, 有明顯軟化皮膚的效果.

可相配的精油: 安息香, 肉桂, 絲柏, 乳香, 茉莉, 杜松, 薰衣草, 橙花, 玫瑰, 迷迭香, 洋甘菊, 尤加利, 羅勒, 玫瑰草等. 與柑橘屬植物特別配合, 如橙, 佛手柑, 檸檬, 葡萄柚, 柑橘等. 是中揮發度精油.

使用禁忌: 懷孕期間需很小心使用.

【精油使用注意事项】

1、怀孕初期几个月内以及小孩最好避免使用精油来按摩或泡澡。

2、皮肤或体质敏感者，请在使用前先进行敏感测试。

3、除少部分精油，如薰衣草、茶树等可直接涂抹于皮肤外，其它大部分精油用于身体肌肤时，必须稀释或用基础油调和后才能使用，除非有其它特别的建议。

4、肌肤上使用柑橘类精油（如佛手柑、柠檬等）后四小时内请勿在阳光下曝晒。

5、精油不能取代药物。因此，使用后如症状未改善，请一定要看病就医，绝不可因使用精油而放弃原先已在使用的药物。

6、患有高低血压、癫痫、神经及肾脏方面疾病的病人请小心使用。使用前最好先请教芳香治疗师。

7、请按建议量使用。使用过量会导致反效果，甚至对身体造成过大负担。

8、请避免小孩直接碰触，以免误用而发生危险。

9、避免用塑料、易溶解或油彩表面的容器，稀释精油时需使用玻璃、不锈钢或陶瓷器。

10、精油最好不要内服，除非获得芳香治疗师或医师的指示 .

【精油的保存方法】

1、品质精良的精油，必定是使用深色玻璃瓶装，常用深蓝色或深棕色，可防止紫外线。

2、放置于阴凉处，避免阳光直射。但不必存放于冰箱。

3、将瓶口直立向上放置，不用时将瓶盖拧紧。

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Leaf: Evergreen needles, blue-green to silvery blue, generally under 1 inch long, occur singly on new growth, but tightly whorled on spur shoots.

Flower: Monoecious; male cones 2-3 inches long on lower part of tree; female cones thicker and erect, purplish, borne on top sections of tree.

Fruit: Short, stout upright cones with deciduous scales, 2 1/2 to 3 inches long, 2 inches wide, waxy purplish green while developing, turning brown at maturity, mature over two years.

Twig: Slender, finely hairy, brown with numerous spur shoots, branches droop with age.

Bark: Initially smooth and gray, later darkening and developing fine flat scales.

Form: Medium sized tree to 40 to 60 feet in height, broadly pyramidal crown, develops into a stunning flat-topped tree with horizontal branching.

Cedarwood has a long history of use in cosmetics for oily skin.

Cedarwood has an approximate ORAC of 1,689,996 (TE/L). TE/L is expressed as micromole Trolox equivalent per litre. Oxygen Radical Absorbance Capacity (ORAC) is a method of measuring antioxidant capacities of different foods. It was developed by the scientists at the National Institute on Aging in the National Institutes of Health (NIH) in Bethesda, Maryland.

Cedarwood Essential Oil

Botanical Name: Cedrus atlantica

Plant Part: Wood

Extraction Method: Steam Distillation

Origin: USA

Colour: Light Golden Yellow

Consistency: Medium

Note: Base

Strength of Aroma: Medium to Strong

Blends well with: Cedarwood Atlas blends well with the citrus oils, giving them a base note that very nicely complements them. Also with Rosemary, Chamomile, Eucalyptus and many more.

Aromatic Scent: Cedarwood Atlas has a woody, sweet, sharper note than Virginian cedarwood, slight warm cedar aroma reminiscent of artificial mothballs, balsamic.

Common Uses: Acne, arthritis, bronchitis, coughing, cystitis, dandruff, dermatitis, stress. Warming, uplifting, and toning. Comforting and reviving. Considered an aphrodisiac in that it is grounding and inspiring at the same time.

How to use: For aromatic and topical use. Refer to the "How to Use' brochure and label. Possible skin sensitivity. If pregnant or under a doctor's care, consult your physician. Dilution recommended. Keep out of reach of children. Avoid using on infants and small children.

GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION: Caution should be taken when using Essential Oils. Do not use any oils without consultation from a qualified aroma therapy practitioner. All Essential Oils should be kept out of the reach of children.

DISCLAIMER: This information is provided purely for informational purposes only, and does not in any way purport to be medical or prescriptive suggestions. Any reference to medicinal or health benefits is not meant to treat or diagnose any problem and is not meant to replace professional medical advice and should not take the place of any prescribed medication that has been prescribed by a physician.

The material in this website is not meant to take the place of diagnosis and treatment by a qualified medical practitioner. Since the actual use of essential oils by others is beyond our control, no expressed or implied guarantee as to the effects of their use can be given nor liability taken. Essential oils are to be used at your own discretion. Any application of the recommendations is at user's sole risk. The Altiec disclaims any liability arising directly or indirectly from the use of this information and assumes no responsibility for any actions taken.

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