Cypress 

Botanical Name: Cupressus Sempervirens

Botany and Origins: Cypress is a coniferous evergreen tree native to the eastern Mediterranean and can be found along coastal lines of north Africa, Italy, Spain and the Balkans. Most of the oil is steam distilled in France. An old species of tree dating back to the Pliocene era: 5.3 to 1.8 million years ago. It can grow for over 1000 years.   

History: Ancient Egyptians burnt cypress with juniper and pine to purify air in temples. It has been planted in Mediterranean landscapes since antiquity. Ancient Greeks mashed the cones and steeped them in wine to treat dyssentry and coughing up blood. Hippocrates suggested it be used on haemorroids. 

Method of Extraction: Steam Distilled

Plant Part: Leaf/Nut/Stem

Aromatic Scent: Refreshing, herbaceous, woody & evergreen

Fragrance Note: Middle

Blending: This evergreen, fresh and woody essential oil blends well with Citrus notes, Clary Sage, Frankincense, Juniper Berry, Lavender, Marjoram, Rosemary, and Sandalwood.

Aromatic blending is a combination of creativity and science. Essential oils will evaporate at different rates because of their molecular compositions. Oils that evaporate the quickest, usually within 1-2 hours, are called top notes. Oils that evaporate within 2-4 hours are considered middle notes and oils that take the longest time to evaporate - up to a few days - are referred to as base notes. Each of our oils have the fragrance 'Note' listed on the bottle. We recommend the following formula in creating your personal blend: Top note: 2-3 drops; Middle note: 4-8 drops; Base note: 1-3 drops. 

We can feel a little different each day, so follow your nose and intuition when blending for your personal preference. 

Use: 2-3 drops in diffuser, full body bath, foot bath or diluted in 10ml carrier oil for massage. A few drops in cooking. 

Plant Compounds: a-pinene, camphene, sabinene, B-pinene, delta-3-carene, myrcene, a-terpinene, terpinolene, linalool, bornyl acetate, cedrol, delta-cadinene

These are beneficial natural plant compounds and they differ between each essential oil, giving each oil its distinct natural properties.

Note: Australian Body essential oils are 100% pure & natural and are stringently tested for purity. Please consult a qualified practitioner for specific advice on the use of this 100% pure essential oil.