Cedarwood Oil, Atlas (Cedrus atlantica)

Cedarwood Oil, Atlas (Cedrus atlantica) is an essential oil and not a nutritional food product; it contains no macronutrients (0g protein, 0g carbohydrates, 0g dietary fiber), negligible caloric value, and no vitamins or dietary minerals in meaningful quantities. Its profile is defined entirely by its volatile bioactive compounds: Sesquiterpene hydrocarbons dominate at approximately 80-95% of total composition, with beta-himachalene (~35-40%), alpha-himachalene (~10-15%), and gamma-himachalene (~8-12%) as primary constituents. Atlantone (a sesquiterpene ketone) comprises approximately 5-10%, contributing to its characteristic woody aroma and is linked to its serotonin-modulating and anti-inflammatory activity. Alpha-cedrene and beta-cedrene together account for roughly 3-8%, with known anti-inflammatory properties via inhibition of COX enzymes. Cedrol, a sesquiterpene alcohol, is present at approximately 3-6% and is associated with sedative and anxiolytic effects through GABA receptor modulation. Cadinene isomers contribute approximately 2-5%. Bioavailability note: These compounds are absorbed primarily via inhalation (olfactory and pulmonary routes) or transdermal absorption during topical application; oral bioavailability is not applicable as this oil is not intended for consumption. No dietary fiber, amino acids, fatty acids in nutritional quantities, or micronutrients are present.