Essential Oil 50ml - Cypress

Latin name: Cupressus Sempervirens

Part of the plant used: needles and twigs

Source: Spain

Extraction method: steam distillation

Cypress essential oil is extracted by steam distillation from the Italian or Mediterranean cypress tree. The oil is taken from the needles and twigs of the young branches of these trees, which were made famous by Van Gogh's paintings. Cypress essential oil is said to calm strong emotions such as anger and is therefore helpful to have on hand during major life changes.

This essential oil acts as a vasoconstrictor, helping with varicose veins and hemorrhoids. It is believed to be effective in relieving conditions involving excess fluid, such as heavy periods, excessive sweating, coughs, bronchitis, bleeding, and fluid retention. This oil relieves muscle cramps, helps regulate the menstrual cycle, and alleviates arthritis and rheumatic pain. Use this oil in a vaporizer to calm the mind, as well as for respiratory issues such as asthma, bronchitis, and whooping cough. It can be used diluted in a cold compress to stop nosebleeds.

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