Cypress, Cupressus sempervirens (France):

Transition, Transformation, Grounding. Builds Inner Strength, Eases Losses, Renewal.

Most grounding of all the oils. Helps concentration, reduces loose thinking. Fortifies inner strength, spiritual growth & purpose. Dissolves remorse, instills optimism, empathy.

Astringent, diuretic, clears damp moldy odors (also works as an antiperspirant, and is good for baths). Drying, warming, eases asthma, emotional grounding, lungs, respiratory. Builds new connective tissue. Helps stop bed-wetting. Liberates stuck energy. Antispasmodic, helps ease coughs, laryngitis, lung infections. Calms parasympathetic nervous system.

Energetic Benefits: Cypress enters the back and CNS, empowers the cranium and spine — brings energy surging all along the spine — grounding because it works deeply within the bone structure. Please click on the Energetic Effects tab for more information about the energy of this oil.

Use During Pregnancy, with caution: If pregnancy is going well, allowed after the first trimester: dilute in carrier oil or cream for hemorrhoids, varicose veins, and to ease aching legs.

15 ml (1/2 oz): $12.95

Properties:

• Astringent: Dries up any excess fluid production. Decongests circulation (arteries, veins, varicose veins). Tightens  tissue (gums, peridontal tissue). Fights infection. For incontinence, add 50 drops Cypress to 25 ml Almond & massage into abdomen.
• Strengthens Nervous System: Reduces stress, helps focus thoughts, reduces loose thinking. Aids concentration & persistence.
• Calming Sedative, Helps PMS, Cramps, Hot Flashes. Stops Bleeding (excess periods).
• Rebuilds Connective Tissue (Hernias).
• Gets rid of fleas.
• Diuretic Detox Antispasmodic: Reduces cellulite, edema; drains lymph fluids, eases asthma (great for massage).
• Anti-Cancer, Antibacterial, Anti-Infectious, Anti-Microbial.
• Blends with: Bergamot, Citrus, Clary, Juniper, Lavender, Lemon, Lime, Orange, Pine, Sandalwood.

Energetic Actions: Maintaining Balance: Liberates stuck energy, dissolves remorse, instills optimism, Divine Right Use of Empathy (Compassion instead of sympathy). When we do not buy into drama, we can weather emotional storms, standing in the eye of the hurricane. — Deborah Eidson, Vibrational Healing

Centered & Aligned with Spirit: Fortifies inner strength, spiritual growth & purpose. — Gabriel Mojay, Aromatherapy for Healing the Spirit

Energetic Observations: This one strengthens the immune center, energizing the spleen and thymus. It enters the back and Central Nervous System, opens the solar plexus and brings energy surging all along the spine, empowering the spine — all along the vertebrae, into the crown, brain, skull, cranial bones and vertebrae — like a rod — the cranium and the spine. It is grounding because it works deeply within the bone structure. — Star Johnsen-Moser.

Energy Index: Endocrine Strengthening: Warms Immune System; Spinal Strengthen Immune Thymus Immune Spleen Support; Lymph Spine Balancing; Spine Cranial Spine Deep Treatment.

Essential oils travel quickly through the body and work energetically in a beneficial manner for people and animals, when held or a few drops applied on the skin.

The above information is for educational purposes only, and nothing contained herein should be construed as medical advice.