Essential Oils
Cypress
Main Therapeutic Properties
General properties: Useful in treating water retention or excess in the body due to its diuretic and astringent properties, said to have a calming effect on those who talk excessively.
The Circulatory system: Due to its astringent properties, it has a vaso-constricting effect on veins, especially varicose veins and hemorrhoids, tonic.
The Reproductive system: Helpful for excess blood flow during menstruation and can reduce PMS related conditions, e.g. Cramps, irritability.
The Respiratory system: Good antispasmodic for coughs, bronchitis or asthma.
The Skin: Good for oily, sweaty skin, antiseptic, broken capillaries. Good for slack, tired skin, a helpful aid in firming and tightening.
Psychology of: Calming, constrictive, helpful when a feeling of being overwhelmed is present.
| Latin name: | Cupressus sempervirens |
| Part of Plant used: | Leaves, twigs, cones |
| Extraction method: | Distillation |
| Country of Origin: | France |
| Botanical Family: | Cupressaceae |
| Colour of oil: | Pale yellow |
| Odour Description: | Piney, refreshing, woody |
| Notes: | Top-strong Mid-strong Base-mild |
| Safety Information: | |
| Chemical Constituents: | Pinene, terpineol, cedrol, d-camphene, d-sylvestrene |
| Actions on the body: | Antiseptic, antispasmodic, astringent, diuretic, febrifuge. |
General properties: Useful in treating water retention or excess in the body due to its diuretic and astringent properties, said to have a calming effect on those who talk excessively.
The Circulatory system: Due to its astringent properties, it has a vaso-constricting effect on veins, especially varicose veins and hemorrhoids, tonic.
The Reproductive system: Helpful for excess blood flow during menstruation and can reduce PMS related conditions, e.g. Cramps, irritability.
The Respiratory system: Good antispasmodic for coughs, bronchitis or asthma.
The Skin: Good for oily, sweaty skin, antiseptic, broken capillaries. Good for slack, tired skin, a helpful aid in firming and tightening.
Psychology of: Calming, constrictive, helpful when a feeling of being overwhelmed is present.