The essential oil of Cypress is the number 1 essential oil for the venous network. Thanks to its high concentration of alpha-pinene, this essential oil is a venous decongestant and helps fight venous diseases with edema. Its appeal also lies in the sesquiterpene hydrocarbons for their anti-inflammatory actions.
Identification
Name on label: Cypress Essential Oil
Botanical species: Cupressus sempervirens
Family: Conifers
Used part: Branches and leaves
Extraction method: Distillation
Origin: Spain
Main components: d-pinene, d-camphene, d-sylvestrene, cymene, ketone, sabinol, alcohol, terpenic, valerianic acid, cypress camphor.
Uses: Massages, inhalations, baths, diffusions, and compresses
Properties for external use
- Vasoconstrictor
- Deodorant (feet and armpits)
Main uses for external use
- Hemorrhoids
- Sweating of the feet and armpits
- Varicose veins, varicose veins, hemorrhoids
- Heavy legs
- Cellulite
- Edema
Instructions for use
In massage: To obtain a 5% dilution, ideal for massages, mix 5 ml of essential oil with 100 ml of vegetable oil, alcohol-free gel, cream, or pure massage emulsion.
In inhalation: Apply 2 or 3 drops on a tissue and breathe in for a few minutes. Stop if you experience any discomfort. Repeat as often as necessary OR Boil water, remove from heat, pour into a dish, add a few drops of essential oil, cover your head with a towel, and breathe gently.
In bath: Pour 15 drops of pure essential oil into the bath foam or onto a handful of sea salt.
In compresses: Add a few drops of oil to a bowl of very hot water. Dip a clean cloth into the water. Wring it out and place the compress on the affected area. Repeat the process as often as necessary.
In broadcast: Add 10 to 15 drops to a diffuser. Duration: 10 to 15 minutes depending on the size of the room.
Recommendations and precautions for use
IMPORTANT: KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN AND ANIMALS. KEEP AWAY FROM HEAT, FLAMES, AND LIGHT. FLAMMABLE.
Pure, and applied directly to hemorrhoids, it causes a sensation of warmth for a few seconds that will fade to give way to appreciable relief.
