10 ml Cypress Essential Oil

Scientific Name: Cupressus Sempervirens
Plant Component Used: Needles & Twigs
Origin: Spain
Extraction Technique: Steam Distillation

Cypress Essential Oil is procured through steam distillation from the needles and twigs of young branches of the Italian or Mediterranean cypress, famously depicted in Van Gogh's paintings. The oil is known for its calming effect on strong emotions such as anger, making it beneficial during significant life changes.

The essential oil acts as a vasoconstrictor, aiding in conditions like varicose veins and haemorrhoids. It's effective in managing conditions of fluid excess including heavy menstruation, excessive sweating, cough, bronchitis, haemorrhage, and fluid retention. It soothes muscular cramps, assists in menstrual cycle regulation, and alleviates arthritis and rheumatic pain. Use it in a vaporiser for mental soothe and respiratory issues like asthma, bronchitis, whooping cough. It can be applied in a cold compress to halt nosebleeds.

The cypress tree, often found in cemeteries, is a symbol of mourning in Greek mythology. It's also linked to Hades, the god of the underworld. The tree's wood was used by Phoenicians and Cretans for constructing ships and houses, by Egyptians for making sarcophagi, and by Greeks for carving god statues. The tree is also associated with death due to the belief that Jesus Christ's cross was made from it. Interestingly, 'Sempervirens', the botanical name of cypress, translates to 'live forever' from Greek.