Cypress — Nardea

Plant description

Extracted by steam distillation from the parts verdi (branches fogliacei, coni immaturi) of Cupressus sempervirens L. (cypress common, cypress Mediterranean, Italian cypress), evergreen tree of the Cupressacee simbolo of the paesaggio italiano and Mediterranean, native of the Asia Minor and widespread in the Mediterranean from millenni as alberatura funeraria, ornamental and frangivento. Simbolo of immortality and mediation among vivi and morti in the traditions greche, romane and etrusche. The phytochemical profile is dominated by α-pinene (40-60%), δ-3-carene (15-25%) and cedrol (5-15%), with camfene, limonene and cedrolo — sesquiterpenes and monoterpenes with documented activity venotonotnic. The δ-3-carene and the cedrol are the components with maggiore affinity for the sistema venous and lymphatic. In aromatherapy the cypress is the oil of choice for the problems circolatori venosi — varici, legs pesanti, emorroidi, edemi linfatic — as astringent and as natural deodorant. Has also properties antispasmodic for the cough and properties of restrition of the pori skin. Heart-to-top note resinous, fresh and boscous.

Origin

Asia minor

Part used

Needles and branches

Extraction method

Steam distillation

Main uses

The cypress, for the sue quality altaly astringent, is to essence precious in case of vene varicous and emorroidi.
L'enuresi notturna trae giovamento from a mild massage on the vescic with essence of cypress, thanks to the its action astringent.
Acts on the system riproduttive women's health, in case of disorders legati to the menopause or problems mestrual as mestruations troppo abbondant or dolorous.
IS a powerful antispasmodic and si rivela useful for counteract the accessi of cough spasmodic, nonché the attacchi of asthma.
Quest'essential oil has also properties antitarmic, antiparassitarie and deodorant.

Recipes & blends

Legs leggere — circulation venosa

6 drops Cypress + 4 drops Lemon + 3 drops Mint peppermint in 50 ml of almond oil. Massage with movements ascendent from the caviglia verso the inguine on the legs stanche, preferibilly the evening.

Deodorante natural balancing

3 drops Cypress + 2 drops Sage + 2 drops Lavender in 30 ml of gel of aloe vera. Apply to ascelle and feet after the doccia as natural deodorant ad action prolungata.

Anti-cough dry notturna

4 drops Cypress + 3 drops Benzoino + 2 drops Fir white in the diffuser. Recommended in case of cough dry and irritative species in the hours notturne.

Anti-cellulite compatta

5 drops Cypress + 4 drops Cedarwood atlantic + 4 drops Grapefruit in 50 ml of jojoba oil. Massage with sfregamento deep on the areas with cellulite fibrous.

Riequilibrio hormonal women's health

3 drops Cypress + 3 drops Sage sclarea + 2 drops Geranium in the diffuser. Blend of support in the days of tension premestrual and in the disorders of the menopause.

Harmonization

Blends well with:

Rosmarino Limone Lavanda Sandalo Bergamotto Incenso (olibano) Menta Piperita Eucalipto

Contraindications

IS non-toxic, not irritates né cause sensitization.