Cypress Essential Oil
Cupressus sempervirens
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Description
Aroma: woodsy, fresh, earthy
Note: Middle
Extraction: Steam Distillation
Part Used: Cypress Leaf
Origin: Crete
Chemical Family: Monoterpene
Description
The scent of Cypress essential oil is woodsy, evergreen goodness, that blends well with many other oils. Diffusing bedside can provide feelings of quiet contentment, while applying topically, Cypress essential oil can calm sore muscles, comfort varicose veins, relieve edema, and soothe restless leg. Applied topically, Cypress may help reduce the appearance of cellulite. Makes a great deodorizer.
Health Benefits
- Acne: Cleansing properties make Cypress a good choice for the treatment of acne and blemishes.
- Anxiety/Stress: Relaxing and refreshing, diffusing Cypress fills the atmosphere with its familiar, reassuring scent.
- Arthritis: May help ease the pain and discomfort associated with arthritis.
- Cellulite: Dilute with your favorite carrier oil and rub into areas of concern.
- Circulation: Cypress can provide circulatory system support and provide relief for varicose veins when applied topically.
- Cold & Flu: Give your immune system a hand with the purifying properties of Cypress.
- Deodorant: Wonderful evergreen scent of Cypress makes an excellent deodorizing scent.
- Hair Loss: Can be added to your favorite hair care products to help combat hair loss.
- Hemorrhoids: Cypress may help associated blood vessels to contract and offer soothing relief.
- Menstrual Support: May offer relief of a heavy painful flow.
- Muscle Aches & Spasms: Rub into sore, tight muscles to experience soothing comfort.
- Wounds: Use as a wash to kill bacteria to cleanse and protect minor wounds.
- Respiratory Health: May be used to help fight bronchitis and other respiratory complaints.
- Varicose Veins: May be applied topically to areas of concern to aid circulation and help constrict vessels.
- Water retention: Diuretic properties help remove excess water that can lead to puffiness and discomfort.
Properties
Antibacterial
Anti-Infectious
Antimicrobial
Antirheumatic
Antiseptic
Antispasmodic
Astringent
Decongestant
Deodorant
Diuretic
Mucolytic
Sedative
Stimulant
Vasoconstricting
Available Sizes & Bottle Styles
- Aromatherapy Style Bottles come in 2 ml, 5ml, 10ml, and 30ml sizes and are 100% pure & potent therapeutic grade essential oil.
- Our Ready-to-Go Roll-on Style Bottle comes in a 10ml size and is made of 100% pure & potent therapeutic grade essential oil expertly mixed with a high quality carrier oil to make these roll-ons ready to use on-the-go with the ideal balance of aroma, potency & safety.
Suggested Uses
TOPICALLY:
Apply 1-2 diluted drops to skin (on area of concern, pulse points, abdomen, back)
Add to skin or skin care products
AROMATIC:
Add 6-8 drops to a diffuser
Add a drop to palms of hands, cover nose and mouth and inhale
Add to water in spray bottle to spritz in room or on linens
Inhale scent directly from bottle or put a drop on tissue and inhale
INTERNALLY: (see internal use safety recommendations)
Dilute with carrier oil & add to cold or hot beverage to benefit body systems
Add 1-10 diluted drops to capsule
Safety
Hazards: Skin sensitization if oxidized.
Cautions: Old oxidized oils should be avoided.
Because of its high α-pinene and δ-3-carene content we recommend that oxidation of cypress oil is avoided by storage in a dark, airtight container in a refrigerator. The addition of an antioxidant to preparations containing it is recommended. (Tisserand & Young, 2014, p. 265)
Our Recommendations: If pregnant, nursing, taking medication, or have liver or kidney disfunction, consult your health practitioner before use. Avoid eyes, mucous membranes, and sensitive skin. Keep out of reach of children.
We recommend to always dilute essential oils with a carrier oil before topical or internal use (see internal use document). If applying an essential oil to your skin always perform a small patch test to an insensitive part of the body (If it is not already diluted, dilute with a carrier oil) If redness, itchiness, or inflammation occurs, discontinue use or use a greater dilution with a carrier oil.
Store in a covered or dark, airtight container in the refrigerator or cool area for longest shelf life.
GC/MS
Research
Antibacterial
The essential oil has good activity against Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria, possibly due to the presence of α-pinene and cedrol.
- Selim, S.A., Adam, M.E., Hassan, S.M. and Albalawi, A.R. (2014) Chemical composition, antimicrobial and antibiofilm activity of the essential oil and methanol extract of the Mediterranean cypress (Cupressus sempervirens L.). BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine 14, 179. Available at http://www.biomedcentral.com/1472-6882/14/179
Anti-Inflammatory
Cypress has anti-inflammatory action. This may be due in part to its ability to scavenge nitric oxide, a toxic radical, which contributes to edema, nociception, and pain by stimulating the release of pro-inflammatory mediators.
- Aazara, S., Lyoussi, B., Megías, C., Cortés-Giraldo, I., Vioque, J., Figueiredo, A.C., Miguel, M.G. (2014) Anti-oxidant, anti-inflammatory and anti-proliferative activities of Moroccan commercial essential oils. Natural Products Comminications 9, 4, 587-594.
- Tumen, I., Süntar, I., Keleş, H. and Akkol, E.K. (2012) A therapeutic approach for wound healing by using essential oils of Cupressus and Juniperus species growing in Turkey. Evidence Based Complementary and Alternative Med. doi: 10.1155/2012/728281.
Antioxidant
Cypress has antioxidant activity.
- Aazara, S., Lyoussi, B., Megías, C., Cortés-Giraldo, I., Vioque, J., Figueiredo, A.C., Miguel, M.G. (2014) Anti-oxidant, anti-inflammatory and anti-proliferative activities of Moroccan commercial essential oils. Natural Products Comminications 9, 4, 587-594.
Cypress has antioxidant activity (Aazara et al. 2014), and a potential role in the prevention of degenerative conditions.
- Asgary, S., Naderi, G.A., Shams Ardekani, M.R., Sahebkar, A., Airin, A., Aslani, S., Kasher, T. and Emami, S.A. (2013) Chemical analysis and biological activities of Cupressus sempervirens var. horizontalis essential oils. Pharmaceutical Biology 51, 2, 137-44.
Antispasmodic
Although there is no direct evidence to support this, Cypress is well known for its ability to alleviate spasmodic coughs. This may be due to the presence of α-pinene, which is anti-inflammatory and analgesic (Guimarães et al. 2013) and the mucolytic actions of constituents such as δ-3-carene.
- Guimarães, A.G., Quintans, J.S.S. and Quintans-Júnior, L.J. (2013) Monoterpenes with analgesic activity – a systematic review. Phytotherapy Research 27, 1-15.
8 reviews for Cypress Essential Oil
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Dawn –
This is a great Cypress oil. I recently got into trying the wood oils like this and cedar. This is a really nice scent. I mean you have to know what you are buying. This is not my daughter’s Love Spell :) It is a nice relaxing, woodsy scent. I couldn’t see using it alone. But with most things I experiment. I love learning about the health benefits of a new oil. I am blown away by the world of essential oils. Davina’s oils have been very consistent. They are good quality yet reasonably priced.
Cindy S. –
I would definitely purchase this line again.
Dawn –
This is a great Cypress oil. I recently got into trying the wood oils like this and cedar. This is a really nice scent. I mean you have to know what you are buying. This is not my daughter’s Love Spell :) It is a nice relaxing, woodsy scent. I couldn’t see using it alone. But with most things I experiment.
I love learning about the health benefits of a new oil. I am blown away by the world of essential oils.
Davina’s oils have been very consistent. They are good quality yet reasonably priced.
Cindy Shewchuk –
I would definitely purchase this line again.
Kim R. –
I use cypress oil every day. This is a great product.
Lorena –
Cypress tends to grow on you. I love to blend this with eucalyptus in a carrier oil for sore muscles after workouts. It’s amazing!
Jazmin –
One of my favorite go to oils.
Debra B –
I use cypress oil for inflammation around joints. Very helpful for carpal tunnel and bunion discomfort