Cypress Essential Oil
$188.00
Cypress essential oil has a soft, wood-spice aroma and is excellent for helping the appearance of cellulite. It is also tonic and circulatory.
How to use?
4-5 drops in bath, on tissue or in a vaporiser. 15 drops in 50ml carrier.
WARNING – do not apply undiluted or internally. Keep away from children and eyes. Store in cool, dark place.
| Latin Name |
Cupressus sempivirens |
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Synonyms |
Mediterranean cypress |
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Plant family |
Conifereae |
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Extraction |
Distillation of the needles and twigs (occasionally cones) |
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Origin |
Mediterranean, France |
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Plant characteristics |
A tall evergreen tree with a conical shape. It bears small flowers and round, brown cones, or nuts that are distilled to produce the essential oil. |
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Oil characteristics |
A pale yellow-green oil with a smoky, terpentine, balsamic aroma set in a fresh pie-like background |
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Traditional use |
Used in Biblical times for purging and purification. Also for heavy perspiration loss from the body, or heavy blood loss such as during menstruation. |
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Blends well with |
Pine, mandarin, juniper, orange and sandalwood essential oils. |
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Cautions and comments |
There are no known contra-indications. Cypress has a remarkable astringent action, far superior to Witch Hazel. |
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Main chemical constituents |
Monoterpenes <70%, esters 5%. |
Suitable for : All skin