Cypress _ Essential Oil

Cypress - Cupressus sempervirens

Chemotype: alpha-pinene

Cultivation: organic

Used part: leaf

Origin: Spain

Extraction method: Steam distillation

Principal ingredients: (+)-3-carene, Alpha-pinene

INCI : Cupressus Sempervirens Leaf Oil*

* ingredients produced by Organic Farming

Scent: Fresh smell of limonene and pine, spicy, camphoric, lemony, woody, reminiscent of apartment wax.

Contents: 10ml - Glass bottle anti-UV with dosing dropper

Indications: Essential oil of high purity, botanically and biochemically defined. Analysis bulletin, and precautions for use inside the box.

Cypress has very varied properties. It's a venous, lymphatic and prostatic decongestant; but it is also a general rebalancing, if there is nervous fatigue or exhaustion due to a bad diet. It is also anti-infective, antispasmodic and antibacterial.
External use: In massage for rheumatism, essential oil of Cypress can be used in cold compresses when massage is prohibited (to relieve varicose veins). Excellent anti-cellulite. Respiratory problems: pour 2 to 3 drops of Cypress essential oil on a handkerchief and breathe. Care for oily skin, after-shave tonic, deodorant and antiperspirant for feet and armpits.

Instructions of use:

- Main uses of Essential Oils: medical treatment (oral, transcutaneous, cutaneous, pulmonary application), therapeutic massage, cosmetic skin and hair care, balneotherapy, perfumes and cosmetics and gastronomy.
- Essential Oils are highly concentrated vegetable extracts. For all methods of adsorption and in particular oral application, use the appropriate excipients.
- Essential Oils are not water-soluble: do not use water as an excipient, use vegetable oils, a cleansing base (shampoo, shower gel), alcohol or a neutral cream base.
- For oral application: dilute Essential Oil in a vegetable oil, honey or sugar (sugar cane syrup).

Warnings:

- Keep out of the reach of children.
- Never pour pure Essential Oils into water, if used in this way they may cause skin irritation.
- Not suitable for children under the age of 3.
- Some Essential Oils may be dangerous for pregnant and breast-feeding women. Avoid self-medication. Seek advice from your aromatherapy doctor.
- Special attention should always be given to patients with a known allergy; a certain number of potentially allergenic molecules may be present in Essential Oils (cinnemaldehyde, citral, citronella oil, eugenol, geraniol, d-limonene, linalol, coumarin etc.).
- Some Essential Oils irritate the skin and mucous membranes; bear in mind the aggressiveness of phenols and aldehydes to the skin and mucous membranes. Select suitable excipients and appropriate concentrations.
- A skin test is recommended prior to use for checking tolerance of Essential Oils (apply to inside of the wrist).
- If oils are splashed into the eyes, wipe the affected eye immediately with a cotton wool pad soaked in pure vegetable oil or place a few drops of pure vegetable oil into the eye.
- Never apply pure Essential Oils to the anogenital region, aural or nasal passages or administer intravenously.
- In the event of accidental swallowing ingest vegetable oil (1 to 3 tablespoons), do not induce vomiting. Never drink water.
- All citrus essential oils are photosensitive. Do not expose yourself to the sun within 12 hours of application or ingestion.
- Peppermint essential oil should never be applied over an extensive cutaneous area (freezing reaction).
- Medical supervision is essential for all pathologies with a lengthy duration and for the elderly since it is advisable to check the absence of an interaction between Essential Oils and on-going treatments.

In the event of the accidental ingestion of a large quantity of Essential Oil contact your nearest anti-poisons centre.

Storage: Keep out of light and away from heat.