Cypress Essential OilsCypress tree is a cone shaped tree commonly found in the Mediterranean region of Europe. Since ancient times cypress tree has been customized to endorsement of health for human being. After death it was measured as a mark of life and it was scorched along with juniper and pine for the purification of Egypt's prehistoric temples. Often planted close together to act as a screen from the elements the Cypress tree is commonly seen in many gardens of southern Europe and frequently found in cemeteries there. The ancient Greeks dedicated the Cypress tree to the god Pluto, Lord of the Underworld. The Greek philosopher Aristotle was reported to have said that Cypress was conducive to health. The cypress tree is most well known for its oil, which is dripped from the leaves and cones of this evergreen tree, which has a unsoiled, fresh, wooded fragrance with meaningful flavoured pine and juniper berry. Cypress is better known among healing essential oils and it is used in curing many diseases. It is therapeutically used for the decoration on papyri and in the Egyptian aristocracy, its wood was used for the sarcophagi's style. Therapeutic essential Oils offer a gentle and noninvasive complementary health care system used for balancing and synchronizing your body, mind, spirit and emotions to enhance your health. It has been found that Cypress is among essential aromatherapy oils and stimulates blood circulation and is restorative and calming, helpful for relieving nervous tension within the body. Cypress oil has a comforting fragrance and is often recommended during times of uncertainty and to smooth life transitions for both male and female, especially those associated with grief and the loss of love. Cypress oil is greatly used in aromatherapy as a facial toner, all over body spray, deodorant and also for treating different ailments. A cleansing and detoxification formula containing cypress oil is helpful for supporting the immune system, as well as balancing underlying causes of congestion and lymph stagnation that may lead to a weakened alimentary canal and hemmorhoids. Use of Cypress oil should be avoided during pregnancy due to its circulatory and hormonal effects but can be helpful in certain situations if used under the guidance of a professional aroma therapist. Cypress essential oil is most often used to strengthen and support healthy functioning of the heart and circulatory system. Its powerful astringent qualities make it an effective circulatory tonic. Hippocrates is said to have recommended Cypress oil for treating hemorrhoids with bleeding as it is a powerful vasoconstrictor. A word of caution, please note that there are many cheap, synthetic copies of aromatic oils, but these are not recommended for therapeutic use. For best results purchase the highest quality oils you can possibly find. Use certified organic essential oils, or oils that have been tested and are pesticide free. Properly administered essential oils are a natural, safe and effective way to enhance your health and well-being and can produce satisfying results where other methods have failed. Please consult with your physician regarding serious health concerns and do not attempt to self diagnose. |