Cypress Essential Oil

Cupressus sempervirens

Cypress Essential Oil Profile Information

	Cypress Essential Oil Profile General - Cypress is a tall evergreen tree with slender branches and a statuesque conical shape. It bears small flowers and round, browninsh-gray cones or nuts. Native to the eastern Mediterranean; now grows wild in France, Italy, Corsica, Sardinia, Sicily, Spain, Portugal, North Africa, Britain and, to a lesser degree, the Balkan countries. Cultivation and distillation usually take place in France, also Spain, Austria and Morocco.
	Cypress Essential Oil Uses - Cypress essential oil,  Cupressus sempervirens, is steam distilled from the needles and twigs it has a fresh, woody and pine like aroma, more pungent and almost smokey compared to the fragrance of pine tree. It has antiseptic and astringent qualities and may be useful for respiratory conditions. Also considered to be helpful in soothing nervous tension. Use a massage oil or compress to treat circulation problems such as low blood pressure, poor circulation, varicose veins, and hemorrhoids.; Can place drop on pillow or steam to help relieve laryngitis, spasmodic coughing, and sinus congestion. Used in cosmetics, it reduces excessive sweating and overly oily complexion as well as in the hair. Antidepressant and can increase mental energy, attentiveness and reduce drowsiness and irritability.
	Cypress essential oil,  Cupressus sempervirens, blends well with the following essential oils:  benzoin, rosemary, lavender, marjoram, lemon, eucalyptus.
	Cypress Essential Oil Cautions - Nontoxic, nonirritant (except in concentration); may cause sensitization in some individuals.
	Cypress Essential Oil Properties - Anesthetic, antimicrobial, antiseptic, antispasmodic, carminative, cytotoxic, digestive, expectorant, stimulant, stomachic.
	All of our essential oils are 100% pure and natural essential oils, of therapeutic grade and free from any chemicals or pesticides. Although all of our products are of premium quality, our essential oils are not certified organic essential oils.
	Cypress Pure Therapeutic Grade Essential oils can also be used in soap making ingredients, lotions, massage oils, diffusers, potpourri, scent, air fresheners, body fragrance, perfume oils, aromatherapy products, bath oils, towel scenting, spa's, incense, light rings, laundry, facial steams, hair treatments, and more.