Aromatherapy Essential Oil of Cypress

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Essential Oil of Cypress (Cupressus sempervirens) Abbr: Cyp [to top of page]
This plant is a tall evergreen tree with slender branches and a conical shape. It bears small flowers and round brownish-grey cones or nuts.
Note: Middle.
Odour of Essential Oil of Cypress: Smoky and sweet.
Colour of Essential Oil of Cypress: Pale yellow.
Source of Essential Oil of Cypress: Needles and twigs.
Method of Extraction of Cypress: Steam distillation.
Properties of Essential Oil of Cypress: Antibacterial, Anti-infectious, Antispasmodic, Antisudorific, Astringent, Deodorant, Digestive, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Hormonal, Uterine, Vasoconstrictor.
Actions of Essential Oil of Cypress: Calming, insect repellent, warming.
Circulatory: Bleeding, edema, fluid retention, hemorrhage, hemorrhoids, varicose veins.
Digestion: Liver problems.
Endocrine: Menopause.
Genito-Urinary: Cystitis, fluid retention.
Lymphatic: Cellulite, lymph congestion, water retention.
Muscular: Aches and pains, cramps.
Nervous: Stress related problems.
Respiratory: Asthma, bronchitis, cough, whooping cough.
Skeletal: Rheumatism.
Skin: Broken capillaries, perspiration - excessive, sweaty feet, tissue congestion, wounds.
Medical Terms: Menorrhagia, pyorrhea.
Mental/Emotional Symptoms: Anger, calming, tension.
Contra-Indications for Cypress: DO NOT use if pregnant or suspect you are pregnant.
Comments on Cypress: Native to the eastern Mediterranean this oil is also known as Italian Cypress and Mediterranean Cypress.~The astringent properties of Cypress make it an excellent choice in a blend for treating wounds.~It's anti-spasmodic qualities can be used to calm asthma attacks or spasmodic coughing, as in whooping cough.

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