Essential Oil Database

Photo: Cupressus Sempervirens

Cypress

Essential Oil

Botanical Name:

Cupressus Sempervirens

Family Name:

Cupressaceae

Source Country:

France

Plant Parts Used:

Twigs and leaves

Extraction Method:

Steam distillation

Major Constituents:

Pinene, carene, terpinolene, sabinene, limonene, cadinene, cedrene, cedrol, terpinyl acetate

Botanical Description

Photo: Cupressus Sempervirens

Cupressus Sempervirens is native to the eastern Mediterranean. It is an evergreen conifer tree commonly known as Cypress growing up to 35 meters tall. Cypress produces a conical growth habit, with dense dark green scented foliage. Cypress produces aromatic leaves, resembling small scales pressed closely to the shoot.

Cypress Sempervirens is considered to produce a superior quality Cypress essential oil of the Cypress species.

Photo: Cupressus Sempervirens

Fragrance

Cypress essential oil has a fresh, pine like, sweet balsamic, pungent and smokey scent.

Cypress essential oil is a pale yellow to olive green liquid.

Cypress blends well with benzoin, bergamot, cedarwood, chamomile, clary sage, fennel, juniper, lavender, lemon, mandarin, marjoram, pine, rosemary, sandalwood and sweet orange.

Traditional Therapeutic Uses

Photo: Cupressus Sempervirens

Properties: antibacterial, antidepressant, anti-infectious, anti-rheumatic, antiseptic, antispasmodic, astringent, decongestant, deodorant, diuretic, hepatic, vasoconstrictive, tonic.

Aids: concentration, digestion, immune system, wound healing.

Alleviates: acne, arthritis, asthma, cramps, depression, haemorrhoids, menopause, menstrual pain, muscular aches and pains, oedema, rheumatism, sinus congestion, stress, varicose veins.

Cypress is useful as an aid to meditation, and can be used for space clearing.

Safety Data

Use moderately within normal therapeutic guidelines to avoid irritation.

Disclaimer:

All healing uses, magical uses and metaphysical definitions are provided as a means of education, do not imply a guarantee of effect, and may not be complete or accurate. Those suffering from illness should consult with their General Practitioner in the first instance. Aromatherapy is a holistic complementary healthcare practice and should be carried out by a suitably qualified aromatherapy practitioner.

Pure, medical grade, essential oils & absolutes are for use in aromatherapy and other disciplines of natural healing; and for their fragrance. Essential oils should not be ingested, and avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes. Pregnant women should not self administer essential oils. Do not administer essential oils to babies. Do not apply undiluted essential oil to the skin and wash hands after use and before visiting lavatory. Do not use essential oils while in a sauna, steam room, or other humid environment; or while engaged in strenuous exercise.

Massage oil should consist of no more than 3% essential oil(s) to 97% carrier or fixed oil. Absolutes should be blended with no less than 98.5% carrier oil. When adding essential oil to bath water do not use more than 4 drops.

Store essential oils at low room temperature, in a dark place, out of the reach of children, pets and away from foodstuffs.