Essential Oils: Cypress
Size: 10 ml dropper bottle

Our Cypress essential oil, Cupressus sempervirens, is imported from Spain.  Cypress essential oil is used to relieve stress and is emotionally comforting, increases concentration, assists with varicose veins and circulation.

Cypress essential oil is detoxifying when used in a bath, is a good diuretic and is helpful for asthma, hay fever, coughs and bronchitis. It is very soothing when used in a steam shower or sauna. It blends well with florals and woody oils. Cypress essential oil is wonderful in home fragrance products or in masculine blends.

Cypress should not be used directly on the skin.  Be sure you blend this oil with a base oil such as Olive Oil or Jojoba Oil.

Origin:	Spain
INCI Nomenclature:	Cupressus sempervirens (Cypress) Oil
Extraction Method:	Steam Distilled
Shelf Life:	1 Year

Associated with death and afterlife Cypress trees were often planted in graveyards and the wood was used to make coffins. Several cultures enjoy munching on the pine nuts and include them in their everyday diet.

As with all essential oils, do not use undiluted. Do not take internally unless working with a qualified and expert practitioner. Keep away from children. Not for those with epilepsy or subject to seizures. Always conduct a skin patch test before using any oil on your skin.

 

Note: The above information is not intended to replace the advice of your physician, pharmacist, or other healthcare professional. It is not meant to indicate that the use of the product is safe, appropriate, or effective for you.

In general, herbal products are not subject to review or approval by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). They are not required to be standardized, meaning that the amounts of active ingredients or contaminants they contain may vary between brands or between different batches of the same brand. Not all of the risks, side effects, or interactions associated with the use of herbal products are known because few reliable studies of their use in humans have been done.

This information is provided for your education only. Please share this information with your healthcare provider and be sure that you talk to your doctor and pharmacist about all the prescription and non-prescription medicines you take before you begin to use any herbal product.