Greek Cypress Organic Essential Oil

If you are interested in buying larger size quantities we would love to receive your email at info@vessel.gr Greek Cypress Organic Organic Essential Oil Batch: E1001996 Download Datasheet E1001996 Download Datasheet E1001232 CYPRESS Common name: Cypress Other names : Mediterranean cypress, Italian cypress Latin name: Cupressus sempervirens Botanical family: Cupressaceae Method of extraction: distilled at our organically certified distillery Plant part used to extract the oil: Leaves (needles) and soft twigs (when trees are trimmed in autumn) Cultivation method: Wild Area of origin: Chalkidiki, Northern Greece Historical notes: The Greeks and Romans planted cypress trees on temple and burial grounds. The trees across from the courtyard of Veneto church in Veneto, Thessaly, Greece are thought to be the oldest in Greece and have girths of almost 5 meters! Athenian households in mourning were draped with branches of cypress.Cypress was also used to fumigate the air during cremations. Cypress was used to make wreaths to adorn statues of Pluto, the ruler of the underworld. Biochemical group : monoterpene Main chemical constituents : alpha-pinene, delta-3-carene, terpinyl acetate, terpinolene, cedrol, beta-pinene, sabinene, others Colour: pale yellow Consistency : thin Aroma strength : medium Perfumery note: middle Aroma :sweet balsamic, refreshing, piney and woodsy with a hint of citrus Traditional Aromatherapy Uses: Traditionally in aromatherapy treatments cypress is associated with the following therapeutic properties: antibacterial, antiseptic, antispasmodic, astringent, decongestant, deodorant, diuretic, haemostatic, hepatic, sudorific, vein tonic Qualified aromatherapists may use cypress essential oil for common complaints such as: skin conditions : oily and acne prone skin, excessive perspiration circulatory problems –various veins, haemorrhoids and oedema respiratory issues - coughs, acute chronic bronchitis and whooping cough, asthma and spasmodic cough reproductive system – menstrual irregularities, painful periods, dysmenorrhoea (period uterine cramps), menorrhagia (heavy menstruation) and menopausal problems such as hot flashes. others How we use it: Inhalation / Vaporisation: - We really enjoy this oil in uplifting blends – with Bergamot, Lemon, Black Pine and a drop of Rosemary. - For calmer, more ‘grounded’ blend try it with our wonderful Helichrysum or Frankincense. It also blends well with Lavender. - Vaporise for bronchial congestion – perhaps with our Black Pine or Peppermint. Skin applications: - For oily/congested skin - add together with our Geranium or Lavender essential oil to an unscented face cream. Our gorgeous Lemon essential oil would also work but remember to follow the recommended maximum dermal skin levels to avoid phototoxicity - For a deodorant (cream or balm) – consider combining with some Lavender and/or Geranium essential oils - It can also prove useful against poor venal circulation - try adding to our macerated Cal