10 ml
Botanical source: Cupressus sempervirens
Plant part used: The twigs and needles
Origin: France
Production: Sustainably wild harvested, certified organic
Extraction method: Steam distillation of the end twigs and needles
Fragrance profile: Fresh, sweet balsamic woody body with sparkling fruity green top notes
Properties: Energizing, uplifting, stimulating, motivating
Chinese medicine function: To tonify the Qi, invigorate Blood and Qi, and strengthen the Shen
Complementary blending: Atlas cedarwood, Lavender, Hemlock spruce, Black spruce, Juniper berry, Siam wood, Green myrtle, Bergamot, Sweet orange, Marjoram
Fragrance energy: Pungent, woody
Movement course: Rising, circulating
Warmth effect: Neutral
Tone effect: Restorative, relaxant
Channel tropism: Lung, Bladder, Liver
Five-Element affinity: Metal, Earth
In Chinese Medicine: Cypress is a pungent-woody oil carrying both rising and circulating movement, used to tonify the Qi and invigorate Qi and Blood. The woody component lends a consolidating quality alongside the rising pungency, which is characteristic of this group.
Chinese Medicine functions adapted from Peter Holmes, L.Ac., M.H., Channeling Fragrance. The full profile — treatment patterns, acupoint combinations and synergist oils — is in the book.
For external use only. Properly dilute all essential oils in lotion or vegetable carrier oil before massage or other topical use. Keep out of reach of children. If you are pregnant, nursing, have any health conditions, or are taking medications, please consult your healthcare provider prior to using essential oils.
