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CYPRESS

LATIN NAME Cupressus sempervirens

FAMILY NAME Cupressaceae

SYNONYMS Italian or Mediterranean cypress

COLOUR Colourless to very pale yellow

VISCOSITY Watery

AROMA Spicy, refreshing, pine needle aroma / rich, woody, slightly spicy

refreshing masculine smell

NOTE Middle to base

COUNTRIES OF PRODUCTION

France, Spain

PARTS USED Needles & twigs of young branches

EXTRACTION METHOD Steam distillation

YIELD 1.3 1.5%

BLENDS WELL WITH

Cedarwood, pine, lavender, clary sage, lemon, juniper, bergamot, orange, marjoram,

sandalwood, fennel, grapefruit, lime, rosemary, tangerine

MAIN CHEMICAL COMPONENTSThere are numerous chemical components, the primary ones being pinene, camphene,

terpinolene, cymene, sabinol

WARNINGS & CONTRA INDICATIONS

Non-toxic, non-irritant, non-sensitising Best to do a skin patch test before using in a massage blend Avoid if pregnant Avoid if you have high blood pressure, cancer or uterine / breast fibrosis

THERAPEUTIC PROPERTIES

Astringent, antiseptic, antispasmodic, diuretic, vasoconstrictor, respiratory tonic, sedative

THERAPEUTIC APPLICATIONS

EMOTIONAL

Helps to build emotional & mental resolve Soothing & calming for stress, anger & irritability Traditionally used for grief, self-hate, jealousy, loss and regret, isolationCIRCULATION

Valuable as a vasoconstrictor, frequently used for varicose veins & haemorrhoids

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GENITO-URINARY

Eases cramps, painful periods, induces menstruation Can aid in menopausal symptoms including hot flashes and tensionNERVOUS SYSTEM

Calming & soothing effect on the nerves Lack of concentration and confusionRESPIRATORY

Antispasmodic action is useful for asthma, whooping cough, bronchitis, emphysema,influenza

SKIN

Oily skin and wounds Used specifically on mature skin, acne, varicose veins and celluliteSTRUCTURAL

Soothes muscular cramps, arthritis and rheumatismOTHER

Is beneficial where there is excess fluid, such as bleeding, nosebleeds, heavymenstruation, heavy perspiration, haemorrhages and fluid retention

Insect repellent

METHODS OF APPLICATION

AEROSOL

Vapour inhalation

Asthma, emphysema, whooping cough, bronchitisBATH / FOOT BATH

Arthritis, rheumatism Heavy menstruation, menopause Cellulite Cramps, diarrhoea Sweaty feet

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CREAM OR MASSAGE OIL

A gentle rub in cream or massage oil for relief of

Arthritis, asthma, rheumatism, Cellulite Cough, Cramps Varicose veinsIn a cream base

Greasy skin Broken veins on the skinMassage oil

Relief of arthritis, rheumatism Cellulite Asthma and cough Cramps Varicose veins Diarrhoea Sweaty feet Heavy menstruation and menopauseCOMPRESS

Cold

Very good for nosebleed

NOTES