Description

Latin Name: Cupressus sempervirens

Botanical family: Cupressaceae

 Countries of Origin :Spain, France, Italy, Morocco

Plant part used:

steam distillation

Aroma Piney, fresh, sharp, woody

CHEMICAL COMPONENTS

As with all essential oils high in monoterpenes, it must be stored out of the light, kept cool and with the bottle full of the oil (without much head space for air to enter). This will support a longer shelf life and a higher quality oil.

SAFETY DATA

Nontoxic, non irritating. If oxidized it may cause skin irritation or sensitisation. Some books say to avoid the essential oil during pregnancy;;, but there is no research to support this statement.

THERAPEUTIC PROPERTIES

antiinfectious

anti - inflammatory - alleviates inflammation, cooling

antirheumatic - prevents and/ or relieves rheumatic pain and swelling

antiseptic - assists in fighting germs/infections

antispasmodic - relieves spasms ans cramps

astringent - contracts and tighten tissue

decongestant/vasoconstrictor - veins and lymph

diuretic - aids in reduction of fluids tonic- nervous system  

Ingredients

CHEMICAL FAMILIES

Monoterpenes -79%

Sesquiterpenes - 9%

Monoterpenols - 1%

Sesquiterpenols - 3%

Esters - 1%