Cypress Essential Oil
Cupressus sempervirens
Cypress Essential Oil Native to Southern Europe, Italian Cypress (Cupressus sempervirens) has spread to North Africa and North America and is cultivated in France, Spain, and Morocco. Cypress trees are long-lived and do not easily decay (thus the Latin name sempervirens - lives forever);
BENEFITS
Cypress Essential Oil helps to encourage healthy fluid circulation throughout the body.
Cypress Essential Oil ease unwanted muscle spasms as well as to reduce the presence of unwelcome bacteria.
Cypress Essential Oil is an effective astringent and is well suited for inclusion in facial toners, after shaves and other applications that benefit from astringency. Cypress contains monoterpenes, making it beneficial for oily skin conditions. It is also a good choice for inclusion within natural deodorant formulations and formulations intended to help balance oily skin and hair.
Cypress Essential Oil can also help in keeping homes fresh and clean when added to household cleansers.
Cypress Essential Oil is also recommended for blends formulated to bring ease and relief in the instance of spasmodic coughing, or to help open the airways in the early onset moments of a minor asthma attack.
Cypress Essential Oil deepens and expands the breath and is very beneficial to use in your diffuser or formulations in times of stress.
Emotionally,
Cypress Essential Oil is a gently stimulating, uplifting essential oil that is ideal for aromatherapy, massage, wellness and soap making applications intended to energize and uplift the body and mind. Cypress Oil is also a welcome support during periods of situational anxiety and depression.
SYNONYMS Cupressus sempervirens L.
COMMON NAMES Mediterranean Cypress, Italian Cypress, Tuscan Cypress, Persian Cypress, Pencil Pine
EXTRACTION METHOD Steam Distilled Essential Oil
ORIGIN Spain