The essential oil of Cypress is the number 1 essential oil for the venous system. 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
Label name: Cypress essential oil
Botanical species: Cupressus sempervirens
Family: Conifers
Part used: Branches and leaves
Extraction method: Distillation
Origin: Spain
Main components: d-pinene, d-camphene, d-sylvestrene, cymene, ketone, sabinol, terpene alcohol, 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
- Sweaty feet and armpits
- Varicose veins, varicose veins, hemorrhoids
- Heavy legs
- Cellulite
- Edema
Directions for use
For 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 virgin massage emulsion.
For inhalation: Apply 2 or 3 drops on a handkerchief and breathe for a few minutes. Stop if you feel 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.
For baths: Pour 15 drops of pure essential oil into the bath foam or on a handful of sea salt.
For compresses: Add a few drops of oil to a bowl of very hot water. Dip a clean cloth in the water. Squeeze and place the compress on the affected area. Repeat as often as necessary.
For diffusion: 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 when applied directly to hemorrhoids, it causes a sensation of warmth for a few seconds, which will fade to provide appreciable relief.
