Originates

Eastern Meditterrean

Family:

Cupressaceae

Aroma:

Sweet, fresh

Part of plant used:   

Young twigs and needles of the tree.

Description:  

Evergreen tree with pointed leaves and white,red or green flowers. The flexible trunk has a white spongy bark that flakes off easily.

Method of extraction:

Steam distillation

Blends well with

Bay, benzoin, bergamot, cardamom, cedar-wood, clary sage, frankincense, juniper, lavender, lemon, mandarin, marjoram, orange, sandalwood.

Indications

BODY
A great comfort for aching limbs and stress-induced fatigue. The oil is very refreshing when used in a bath or massage. Cypress baths will also benefit those suffering from haemorrhoids, bladder irritation and relieve colds. A Cypress oil massage is believed to relieve excessive menstrual bleeding (menorrhagia) and associated pains. Good also for circulation. Aids hormonal imbalances. Often used to control body odour.

MIND & SPIRIT
Stimulating, uplifting and refreshing. Excellent anti-depressant.

Skin & hair
Astringent and toning. Excellent cellular regeneration oil. Cypress oil also has antiseptic properties. Beneficial for oily skin when used in facial massage, or in steam. Soothing and deodorizing in a footbath and beneficial for catarrhal coughs and bronchitis when used in steam inhalation. Helps to reduce varicose and spider veins

PRECAUTIONS
Non-toxic, non-irritant and non-sensitising when diluted.