Cypress essential oil is extracted from Cupressus Sempervirens tree. The tree species has a conical shape with needle-like leaves. Cypress oil has a clear, refreshing and woody smell. Some researchers classify the oil as having a masculine and spicy smell. The color of cypress oil ranges from pale yellow to colorless.
Cypress essential oil is known to have therapeutic, medicinal and cosmetic use. The oil is known to be astringent, antispasmodic, antiseptic, diuretic, homeostatic and sedative uses. Cypress oil produces a calming and soothing effect to individuals battling with stress.
- In vaporizers and burners, Cypress oil heal respiratory illness such as asthma, bronchitis and whooping cough. The oil also provides a calming effect to the mind and neutralize anger when subjected to such conditions. - Cypress Oil call also be blended in massage oil or bath to treat arthritis, diarrhea, sweaty feet, heavy menstruation and varicose veins. - The oil can also be blended in creams and lotions to clear oily and congestion skin as well as treating broken and varicose veins. - Cypress Oil can also be blended in cold press to treat nose bleeding. - Finally, on a footbath, cypress oil controls perspiration.