Cypress – from the leaves / twigs. Cypress is found throughout the Mediterranean and is now grown in the Balkan States, France, Italy, North Africa, Portugal and Spain.

This oil is used as an astringent and makes a good deodorizer for sweaty feet. Cypress is an ancient symbol of solace.

A cleansing and clearing oil that complements well with other deodorizing oils. It has an unusual earthy, smoky aroma with a slight hint of spice with resinous undertones.

Size: 10ml

USES:   Blend each recipe to 25ml of base oil.

RESPIRATORY SYSTEM - Very useful for all respiratory problems with spasms, such as whooping cough and asthma. Also useful for influenza, bronchitis and emphysema.

Respiratory Blend:  Cypress 7 drops/Benzoin 3 drops/Frankincense 3 drops.

CIRCULATORY SYSTEM - Benificial for heavy periods. It has a vaso-constricting effect, good for haemorrhoids and varicose veins.

Circulatory Blend:  Cypress 7 drops/Chamomile German 4 drops/Geranium 2 drops.

REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM - Valuable in the treatment of menopausal symptoms such as hot flushus and irritability, and menstrual problems such as premenstrual tension.

Reproductive Blend:  Cypress 7 drops/Clary Sage 3 drops/Geranium 2 drops.

SKIN - Good for excessive perspiration and for deodorizing sweaty feet.

Skin Blend:  Cypress 7 drops/Tea-Tree 4 drops/Peppermint 2 drops.

EMOTION - Cypress is soothing in times of transition, whether moving home or changing career, when the changes are difficult or painful. It is particularly strengthening and comforting when ending relationships or during bereavement. It eases the sadness and helps to strengthen the bereaved. Cypress is an ancient symbol of solace. Also good for sluggish minds.

Emotion Blend:  Cypress 6 drops/Rose 4 drops/Frankincense 2 drops.