Cypress

• Benefits
  
  Cypress can be used as an astringent, antiseptic to treat bacterial infections, tonic for health, deodorant if applied topically, mosquito or insect repellant, relaxant and effective on headache.

• Instructions for Use
  
  It can be used as oil for application over skin and in bath water as well as could be inhaled directly.

• History and Additional Information
  
  Cypress tree comes from an ancient plant family that has been widely used by ancient civilizations. Its first use as medicine was started by Chinese people who were using it for cleansing purpose. The Greeks are believed to use cypress as first aid to treat bleeding wounds or internal bleeding. Egyptians are also noted for using the tree in making coffins and other medicinal use.
  
  It is a tall and evergreen tree that resembles the shape of inverted cone. The flowers of the tree are small and its brown nuts are mostly noted for different uses. The cypress essential oil is extracted by steam distillation of twigs and other tree parts.

• Details
  
  Latin/Botanical Name: Cupressus sempervirens
  Other Names: African cypress, false cypress
  Family: Cupressaceae 
  Part of Plant Used: twigs and needles
  Place of Origin: eastern Mediterranean, Italy

• Characteristics
  
  Odor/Frangrance: Woody, herbaceous
  Color: Pale yellow
  Aroma Strength: Mild
  Consistency: Thin
  Note: Middle
  Blending Suggestions: mint oil, grapefruit, citrus oils and floral oils.

• Safety Precautions for this Essential Oil:
  
  Cypress oil is non toxic, non irritant and does not cause allergies but precaution should be taken while using for children.