Cypress Organic Essential Oil 10ml

Discover the grounding, restorative essence of cypress with this organic essential oil, steam-distilled from the needles and twigs of young branches. Made famous through the paintings of Van Gogh, the Mediterranean cypress offers a clean, resinous aroma that brings a sense of calm and balance to body and mind.

This essential oil works as a vasoconstrictor, helping with varicose veins and haemorrhoids. It is supposed to work well to ease all conditions of excess fluid such as heavy menstruation, excessive sweating, cough, bronchitis, haemorrhage, and fluid retention. This oil soothes muscular cramps, helps regulate the menstrual cycle, and eases arthritis and rheumatic pain. Use this oil in a vaporiser to soothe the mind as well as for any respiratory trouble like asthma, bronchitis, and whooping cough. It can also be used in dilution in a cold compress to stop nosebleeds.

It is said to calm strong emotions like anger, making it a wonderful companion during major changes in one's life.

A Rich History

The cypress tree is considered a mourning tree according to Greek mythology and is often grown in cemeteries for this reason. It is also associated with the god of the underworld, Hades. Phoenicians and Cretans used the wood of this tree for building ships and houses, while Egyptians made sarcophagi from it and the Greeks carved statues of their gods with it. Legend has it that the cross of Jesus Christ was made of this wood, another reason cypress is connected to death. Ironically, the botanical name of cypress is derived from the Greek 'Sempervirens', which means 'live forever'.

Product Specifications

• Latin Name: Cupressus Sempervirens
• Part of Plant Used: Needles & Twigs
• Source: Austria
• Extraction Method: Steam Distillation