Cypress (Cupressus Sempervirens)

With a well-deserved reputation as a warming and uplifting oil, cypress also soothes and relaxes, making it a useful remedy for relieving muscular aches and pains. It helps to stimulate circulation and its strong toning action works on skin and veins. The fresh, woody aroma creates a feeling of positivity.

What is it good for?

Improves circulation Cypress oil has a powerful toning action on the veins and helps to regulate blood flow. This makes it especially useful for treating spider veins, varicose veins, and troublesome hemorrhoids.

Tones skin The oil’s balancing properties make it ideal for evenings out oily and puffy complexions and also for toning areas of loose skin, for example, after weight loss.

Aids detox Strongly astringent, cypress oil is useful in combating water retention and cellulite. It also supports healthy  circulation and helps flush out toxins.

Acts as a deodorant Its astringent quality makes the oil an effective antiperspirant and deodorizer. Added to a footbath, it helps control perspiration and foot odor.

Supports women’s health The soothing action of cypress helps ease menstrual discomfort and cramping.

Soothes aches and pains Diluted in a base oil and massaged over affected areas, cypress can relieve rheumatism and osteoarthritis, as well as general muscle and joint pain. It can help control spasms, relieve menstrual cramps, and may be used for injury rehabilitation.

Heals wounds A popular ingredient in antiseptic lotions and creams, cypress essential oil has antiseptic properties that help heal wounds. Its astringent properties can slow bleeding, such as nosebleeds.

Calms nerves Refreshing and mentally toning, cypress oil helps to ease stress-induced nervous strain and tension and to lift weariness.

Best Uses:

As a compress To stem nosebleeds, apply a few drops to a cold compress. Keeping your head level, gently press your nostrils together.

In a massage oil Dilute with a base oil for a warming massage that helps relieve rheumatism, arthritis, menstrual cramps, and varicose veins.

As a cologne The masculine notes suit men’s colognes and aftershaves. Many women also enjoy using this essential oil as an alternative to heavy floral scents.

Safe usage Nontoxic, nonirritant in dilution.