Cypress essential oil:

Improves and regulates blood circulation.

Reduces abundant menses.

Increases lung capacity.

Very good antispasmodic.

Ideal for doing a liver cleanse.

Mixed with a vegetable oil it is ideal for “tired leg” pain.

Helps heal wounds.

Cypress is the tree of transformation, ideal for moments of great change (mourning, separations, the start of new personal or professional challenges). It helps to heal emotional traumas. It is calming, relaxing, and helps a lot to calm anger in times of great tension.

The resinous, aromatic cyprus tree has become iconic with Mediterranean and French landscapes. This evergreen grows to 25m in height and has a distinctive conical shape.

Aroma: Refreshing. Spicy.
Traditionally: The Phoenicians and Cretans used cypress to build ships, while Egyptians made sarcophagi from the wood. The Greeks used cypress to carve statues of their gods, “semervivens” the botanical name origionaltes from the Greek “live forever”. The island Cypress was where it was used for worship. Jesus’ cross was made of cypress. Often planted now in cemeteries. Although traditionally linked to death, cypress oil actually saves us from devastating conditions and illnesses.

The Properties:
Circulation: Improves circulation and strengthens blood capillaries, tightening muscles and loose skin, preventing hair and teeth from falling out. Regulates blood flow, promoting clotting and helping to stop bleeding. Reduces heavy menstruation and bleeding. Also treats rheumatism, arthritis, varicose veins and cellulite.
Increases efficiency of lungs, eliminating congestion making breathing easier, and clearing coughs and accumulated phlegm. Treats asthma and bronchitis.
Treat diabetes
Maintains a healthy liver by regulating a proper discharge of bile and protecting from infections.
Eliminates odor.

Fragrant Influence – Eases feeling of loss and gives grounding and security. Helps heal emotional trauma or major set back in life, calms, relaxes, soothes anger, helps life to flow better.

Blends well with Juniper, Lavender and Rosemary