Technical data
- Product Name: Cypress
- Latin name: Cupressus sempervirens
- Extraction: Steam distillation
- Origin:
- Parts used:
- Origin of parts:
- CAS: 8013-86-3
Features
- Scent: Fresh, woody, evergreen and softly resinous with a clean, dry-green finish.
- Scent type: Woods and mosses
- Note: Middle
- Color: Colorless to pale yellow
- Viscosity: Thin, free-flowing
Blends with
Standing Tall
Purpose
- A grounding diffuser blend for moments when you need quiet confidence.
- Recipe
4 drops Cypress, 2 drops Frankincense, 2 drops Bergamot in a diffuser.
Green Hour Body Oil
Purpose
- A refreshing massage oil for legs and shoulders after movement.
- Recipe
2% dilution: 18 drops total (9 Cypress, 5 Lavender, 4 Lemon) in 30 ml jojoba.
Dillution guideline
- For topical use, dilute to 1-3% in a carrier oil such as jojoba, almond or argan.
- Patch test
Apply a small amount of the diluted blend to the inner forearm and wait 24 hours before wider use.
- Children
Avoid undiluted use; consult a qualified aromatherapist before use with children under 6 and keep diffusion gentle and well-ventilated.
- Pregnancy
Avoid during pregnancy and while nursing unless guided by a qualified healthcare professional.
- Pets
Cypress can be problematic for cats, dogs and birds; diffuse only briefly in well-ventilated rooms and never apply to pets.
- Photosensitivity
Not typically associated with photosensitivity.
- Ingestion
Do not ingest unless under the guidance of a qualified professional.
- Storage
Store tightly closed in a cool, dark place away from children, heat and direct sunlight.
