Cypress has been widely used since ancient times and has been known to be recommended by the likes of Hippocrates and Dioscorides. Today, it’s widely known in aromatherapy for its ability to treat various venous concerns including varicose veins and hemorrhoids.
Name of Oil: Cypress
Latin Binomial: Cupressus sempervivens
Extraction Method: Steam
Countries of Origin: France, Italy, Corsica, Sardinia, Sicily, North Africa, Spain, Portugal
Scent Profile:Herbaceous, woody, fresh
Parts used in distillation: Leaves and twigs
Oil Characteristics: Pale yellow, thin, medium
Cultivation: Non Sprayed
Used in aromatherapy for the symptomatic relief of:
Varicose veins, edema, hemorrhoids, hot flashes, PMS, cough, acne, oily skin or excessive perspiration .
Used in aromatherapy to help ease emotional symptoms of:
Strength, harmony and serenity .
Ancient Greeks dedicated the Cypress tree to Pluto, the Greek god of the underworld.
a-pinene, camphene, sabinene, b-pinene, d-3-carene, myrcene, a-terpinene, terpinolene, linalool, bornyl acetate, cedrol, cadinene
Safety:
Non-toxic, non-irritating, non-sensitizing
Books Cited:
The Complete Guide to Aromatherapy, 2nd Edition – Salvatore Battaglia
Essential Oil Safety , 2nd Edition – Robert Tisserand and Rodney Young
Aromatherapy – Jennifer Peace Rhind
The Complete Book of Essential Oils & Aromatherapy – Valerie Wormwood
Aromatherapeutic Blending – Jennifer Peace Rhind
The Fragrant Mind – Valerie Wormwood
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