Cypress Leaf Essential Oil (wildcrafted)

Cypress essential oil is distilled from the foliage and twigs of a tall evergreen tree with slender branches and a statuesque conical shape.

Details

Latin Name:	Cupressus sempervirens
Country of Origin:	Crete
Extraction Method:	Steam Distillation
Cultivation:	Wildcrafted
Plant Part(s):	Foliage and Twigs

Recommended Uses

Cypress leaf may be antispasmodic, astringent, diuretic and restorative. It may assist with circulation, decongestion, fluid retention, lethargy, rheumatism, hot flashes, menopausal fatigue, cellulite and asthma. Emotionally, cypress leaf is known to help those dealing with death and loss. It is a cleansing, balancing and rejuvenating oil that may help promote focus and clarity.

This product has not been evaluated by the CFIA or Health Canada. This information is provided for educational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. We recommend consulting with a certified health practitioner or aromatherapist before beginning therapeutic use.

Scent Profile

Cypress is a middle/top note. It is fresh, woody and dry with peppery backnotes and a scent reminiscent of fresh evergreen.

Blending

Blends well with bergamot, black pepper, cedarwood, chamomile roman and german, clary sage, eucalyptus frankincense, geranium, ginger, grapefruit, juniper berry, lavender, lemon, marjoram, orange sweet, petitgrain, pine scotch, ravensara, ravintsara, rosemary and tea tree.

Contraindications / Safety

None known. May cause respiratory irritation if the essential oil is old and oxidized.

More

Cypress has been used in ritual practices since antiquity. The cypress tree was associated with many gods throughout various ancient cultures — in Egypt, it was associated with the God of the Dead, Osiris. The Greeks also associated the tree with Hades, God of the Underworld. The Latin name of cypress means “ever-living”, named after the tree's mythical connection to the afterlife. The essential oil can be used to cleanse and purify a space that holds a negative energy.