CYPRESS (Cupressus sempervirens)

Steam distilled in France and throughout the Mediterranean, from leaves and twigs of the tree.

SAFETY: Safe at normal dosage. Some recommend avoiding with estrogen dependant conditions. Chemical class: monoterpene, contains slight ketone content.

USAGE HISTORY: Used in Egyptian, Greek, and Roman traditional medicines.

PROPERTIES:

• Internal-oral, suppository; topical; inhalation
• Decongestant for prostate, lymph glands, and veins
• Stimulates liver and pancreas
• Vapors open sinus and breathing passages, sprayed into throat-relieves sore throat pain (Mucolytic)
• Treatment for tuberculosis and bronchitis
• Strengthens vascular walls, excellent treatment for varicose veins
• Disinfectant (Antibacterial, antiseptic, antiviral)
• Normalizes female sex hormones, Useful for menstrual pain, PMS, and menopause symptoms
• Stops excess perspiration, aids cellulite and edema conditions, increases skin circulation
• Systems: Immune, integumentary, respiratory, muscular-skeletal, digestive, endocrine, genito-urinary, reproductive, nervous, lymphatic

PERFUME NOTE: Heart note

EMOTIONAL/SPIRITUAL:

• Eases feelings of loss, uncontrolled crying or talking
• Purifies energy field, creates feelings of security and grounding
• Removes mental and psychic blocks
• Tonic to the spirit, raises energy levels
• Chakra: Crown, etheric level (Chakra above head)
• Used by ancient Egyptians in mummification and ascension processes