CYPRESS ESSENTIAL OIL
A strengthening and balancing essential oil traditionally valued for circulation, emotional resilience, and times of transition.
Botanical Information
Botanical Name: Cupressus sempervirens
Family: Cupressaceae
Origin: Mediterranean
Method of Extraction: Steam distilled from the needles and twigs
Note: Middle
Colour: Pale yellow to colourless
Aroma: Sharp, refreshing
About This Essential Oil
Cypress Essential Oil is a strengthening and balancing oil traditionally valued for circulatory support, emotional wellbeing, and hormonal balance. Its fresh, clean aroma makes it popular in both wellness and skincare applications, while its reputation as an oil of transition has made it particularly valued during periods of change and personal growth.
Key Benefits
• Traditionally supports healthy circulation
• Popular for varicose veins and fluid retention blends
• Encourages emotional resilience during life changes
• Traditionally valued for hormonal balance and menstrual wellbeing
• Refreshing and cleansing aroma
• Supports skin and respiratory wellbeing
History
Cypress trees were traditionally planted in graveyards throughout the Mediterranean as symbols of grief, remembrance, and solace. Over time the tree became associated with strength, endurance, and emotional support during life's major transitions. Today Cypress remains one of aromatherapy's most respected oils for both emotional and physical support.
Main Chemical Components
75% Monoterpenes, 10% Alcohols
Properties
• Antiseptic
• Anti-rheumatic
• Antispasmodic
• Astringent
• Deodorant
• Diuretic
• Hepatic
• Haemostatic
• Styptic
• Sudorific
• Tonic
• Vasoconstrictor
• Cicatrisant
Traditional Uses
• Skin – Traditionally used for acne, oily skin, excessive perspiration, foot odour, sweaty feet, wounds, after-shave preparations, and insect repellent applications.
• Muscular – Traditionally valued for cramps and rheumatic discomfort.
• Circulatory – Traditionally used for sluggish circulation, chilblains, varicose veins, thread veins, haemorrhoids, oedema, and circulatory support.
• Respiratory – Traditionally valued for asthma, spasmodic coughs, whooping cough, bronchitis, and pleurisy.
• Digestive – Traditionally used to stimulate healthy secretions and support excessive perspiration concerns.
• Urinary – Traditionally valued for prostate support.
• Reproductive – Traditionally used for excessive blood loss, menopause support, PMT, ovarian concerns, amenorrhoea, dysmenorrhoea, painful periods, irregular cycles, and hormonal balance.
• Other – Traditionally valued as part of supportive care programmes.
Psychological & Emotional Uses
• Helpful during times of transition and change
• Traditionally used during bereavement, grief, separation, and major life changes
• Encourages strength and the ability to move forward
• Supports emotional balance during mood swings and emotional instability
• Helpful for fear of change, rejection, regret, jealousy, isolation, and tearfulness
• Traditionally valued for concentration, clarity, and emotional resilience
Blends Well With
Bergamot, Clary Sage, Grapefruit, Juniper, Lavender, Lemon, Orange, Rosemary, and Peppermint.
Health & Safety
• Avoid during the first trimester of pregnancy.
• For external use only.
• Keep out of reach of children.
• Avoid contact with eyes and sensitive areas.
• Store below 25°C away from direct sunlight.
