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About Cypress Essential Oil

Cypress essential oil has a fresh, woody, balsamic aroma which has a refreshing and invigorating effect on the body and mind.

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Cypress essential oil is extracted from the leaves, twigs and cones of the evergreen Cypress tree, usually by steam distillation. The tree was originally grown in the Mediterranean but is now grown in North America and Europe.

The wood of the Cypress tree has been used throughout history. The Egyptians used wood from the Cypress to make sarcophagi for mummies as the wood does not rot easily. Native Americans have used other varieties of the Cypress Tree to treat illnesses and in their ancient ceremonies and rituals.

Wood from the Cypress has also been used in ship building, house building and coffin making.

Uses of Cypress Essential Oil

Cypress essential oil is an excellent oil for treating stress related problems. It also has astringent, antiseptic, sedative, diuretic, calming, anti-bacterial properties and is good for boosting the circulation.

Cypress essential oil is also beneficial for the following:

  • PMT
  • Menopausal Problems
  • Fluid retention
  • Rheumatism / Arthritis
  • Cellulite
  • Haemorrhoids
  • Muscle cramps
  • Anger / Rage
  • Impatience / Irritability
  • Nervous tension
  • Broken veins / Varicose veins
  • Coughs / whooping cough
  • Excessive perspiration
  • Bleeding gums
  • Acne / Oily skin
  • Insect repellent


Suggested Uses of Cypress Essential Oil

To help relieve a stubborn cough put a few drops of cypress essential oil on your pillow before you go to bed. Alternatively drop the essential oil onto a cotton wool ball and place by your bedside.

Cypress essential oil makes great massage oil when blended with a base oil. Rub on your abdomen and thighs to help with fluid retention. Cypress also makes a great warming and energizing massage oil blend.

Cypress essential oil has excellent deodorizing properties and is a good oil to use on sweaty smelly feet. Just add a couple of drops to a foot bath and soak the feet.

If you are suffering from menstrual problems, a bath with cypress essential oil could help. Run a warm bath and add a four to five drops of the essential oil.

Cypress can be beneficial for breathing problems such as asthma, bronchitis and whooping cough. Add a few drops to your oil burner or diffuser.

Cypress essential oil blends well with bergamot, cinnamon, lavender, lemon, mandarin, clary sage, frankincense, pine, rose, tea tree, ravensara, black pepper, spruce, grapefruit, juniper and jasmine essential oil.

Warning: always use well diluted
 

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