CYPRESS OIL

	Botanical Name	:	Cupressus sempervirens
	Common Name	:	Cypress Essential Oil, cupressus sempervirens leaf oil
	CAS #	:	8013-86-3
	Plant Parts Used	:	Needles
	Extraction Method	:	Steam Distillation
	Color & Odor	:	Pale amber clear oily liquid with sweet, balsamic and spicy odor.

Description :
The tree is a perennial tree, conical-shaped about 28 meters (80 feet) high, tiny dark green leaves, and having male and female cones.

Constituents & Specifications :
It contains volatile oil and tannins
Specific Gravity : 0.87000 - 0.89100 @ 25.00 °C
Refractive Index : 1.47100 - 1.48200 @ 20.00 °C

Properties :
Astringent, antiseptic, vasoconstrictor, antispasmodic, deodorant, diuretic, deodorant, haemostatic, hepatic, respiratory tonic and sedative. Cypress oil has a calming and soothing effect on the irritable, angry and stressed-out person.

Benefits & Uses :

• It is beneficial in conditions of excess fluid such as bleeding, nosebleeds, heavy menstruation, heavy perspiration, cough and bronchitis, haemorrhages and fluid retention.
• It helps to regulate the menstrual cycle, helps to ease arthritis and rheumatic pain.
• Cypress essential oil can also be used in soap making ingredients, lotions, massage oils, diffusers, potpourri, scent, air fresheners, body fragrance, perfume oils, aromatherapy products, bath oils, towel scenting, spa's, incense, light rings, laundry, facial steams, hair treatments and more.