Common name |
Cypress |
Botanical name |
Cupressus sempervirens |
Method of Extraction |
Steam distilled |
Plant Part |
Needles and twigs |
Country of Origin |
Spain |
Note |
Middle-Base |
Appearance |
pale yellow to colourless mobile liquid |
Aroma |
refreshing sweet balsamic and tenacious aroma |
Major Constituents |
α-pinene, sabinene, β-pinene, δ-3-carene, terpinolene, cedrol, δ-cadinene |
Properties |
stimulating, uplifting, cooling, astringent, deodorant |
Traditional Uses |
nervous system issues, excess fluid, reproductive system conditions, excessive perspiration, oily skin |
Blends well with |
bergamot, cedarwood, clary sage, lavender, lemon, mandarin, marjoram, orange, pine |
Cautions |
Generally considered safe |