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From early times, cypress trees were associated with the transition of the soul crossing over from this life to the afterlife...

Cupressus sempervirens

Note: Middle - 30

Parts Used: needles, twigs and cones

Source: steam distillation of the needles, twigs, and cones of the tall conifer tree native to the eastern Mediterranean region. Most of the oil is produced in France, Spain and Morocco.

Description and Odor Effect: a pale yellow liquid with a woodsy-balsamic odor. Its odor effect is cooling and calming.

Nature: balancing, purifying

Blends well with: juniper, lavender, pine, rosemary, sandalwood, frankincense, bergamot, lemon, orange, cedarwood, clary sage, marjoram

Physical Uses: Cypress is clearing as an inhalant and can be used for respiratory disorders, asthma, coughs, colds, laryngitis and bronchitis. Cypress contains a hormone that normalizes the female sex hormones and can help alleviate menopausal symptoms and heavy menstruation. Contracts weak connective tissue, relieves muscle tension, and promotes circulation; it aids in the reduction of cellulite, fluid retention, excessive perspiration, rheumatic complaints, varicose veins, haemorrhoids, nervous tension and muscle aches. It is used for oily skin conditions, acne, gum disorders and wounds.

Mental and Emotional Uses: Balancing to the nervous system; calming, relieves stress, nervous tension, gloominess, promotes a restful sleep. Mood uplifting; refreshing, improves mental clarity and alertness.

Caution: Flammable. Pregnant women should not use cypress.

Therapeutic Properties: antiseptic, antispasmodic, antisudorfic, antitussive, astringent, calmative, cicatrizant, deodorant, deodorizer, diuretic, febrifuge, hemostatic, hepatic, insect repellent, insecticide, refreshing, restorative (nervous system), sedative, tonic, vasoconstrictor, warming

Applications: massage, facial, bath and shower oil, local application, compress, steam inhalation, steam room and sauna, vaporization, mist spray

Keyword: Circulation

Cypress Magic: to make a healing wand of cypress, slowly cut, over a three-month period, a branch from a cypress tree. This is known as a “healing stick” and should be used only in healing rituals. Make passes over the sick person, touch the afflicted area and then plunge the tip into a fire to cleanse it.