Botanical Family: Cupressaceae
Extraction: Steam distillation
Plant Part: Fresh leaves and cones
Origin: France, Germany
Character: Replenishing
Cypress
A tall evergreen tree with slender branches and a statuesque conical shape. It bears small flowers and round brownish-grey cones or nuts
Antiseptic, antispasmodic, antirheumatic, antisudorific, astringent, circulatory tonic, deodorant, diuretic, hepatic, sedative, vasoconstrictor.
Immune System: Cellulite, oedema, flu.
Genito-Urinary System: Dysmenorrhoea, menopausal problems, menorrhagia.
Digestive System: Diarrhoea, liver problems, pyorrhoea. Muscular/Skeletal System: Muscular cramps, muscle and joint problems, rheumatism.
Nervous System: Nervous tension, stress and grief.
Respiratory System: Asthma, bronchitis, spasmodic coughing, whooping cough.
Vascular System: Poor circulation.
Skin: Excessive perspiration, haemorrhoids, cellulite, greasy and over-hydrated skin, insect repellent, pyorrhoea, varicose veins.
Cypress blends well with Benzoin, Bergamot, Cedarwood, Clary Sage, Juniper, Lemon, Lavender, Mandarin, Marjoram and Sandalwood.
Woody, slightly spicy yet clear and refreshing.
Pregnancay. When I did my training in England, we were taught (Referred to Patricia Davis) this oil contravened the contraceptive pill and should also be avoided in any kind of ovarian or breast disease.
