Cypress
Cupressus Sempervirens
Description:
A tall evergreen tree with slender branches and a statuesque, conical shape. It bears small flowers and round brownish-gray cones or nuts.
Actions:
Anti-rheumatic, antiseptic, antispasmodic, antisudorific, astringent, deodorant, diuretic, hepatic, styptic, tonic, vasocontrictive.
Extraction:
The oil is extracted by steam distillation from the needles and twigs. An oil from the cones is available occasionally
Characteristics:
A pale yellow to greenish-olive, mobile liquid with a smoky, sweet balsamic, tenacious odour. It blends well with Cedarwood, pine, lavender, mandarin, clary sage, lemon, cardamom, juniper, benzoin, bergamot, orange, marjoram and sandalwood.
Perfume:
Scent:
Smoky, sweet, balsamic, tenacious, woody, dry, slightly nutty, austere, spicy
Key Qualities:
Refreshing, purifying, relaxing, warming, reviving, restorative, comforting, protective, soothing
Odour Intensity:
Medium-Low
Aromatherapy Use:
Skin Care:
Oily and over-hydrated skin, perspiration, wounds, bruises
Circulation, Muscles & Joints:
Hemorrhoids, varicose veins, cellulitis, muscular cramp, edema, poor circulation, rheumatism
Reproductive System:
Dysmenorrhea, menopausal problems, menorrhagia
Respiratory System:
Asthma, bronchitis, spasmodic coughing
Nervous System:
Nervous tension, stress related conditions
Other uses:
Treats pyorrhea (inflamed/bleeding gums), insect repellent
Safety Data:
Nontoxic, nonirritant, nonsensitising
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Any health condition should be referred to your licensed medical practitioner, and no statements regarding the products or health conditions have been verified by any health authority.
The treatments listed on this site relies on alternative healing with essential oils, and please note that no clinical trials or results are available and rests heavily on anecdotal proof.
