Status: Wildcrafted Latin: Cupressus sempervirens Family: Cupressaceae Country: Crete Extraction: Steam distilled Part distilled: needle and cone Odor: Fresh, piney, balsamic Aromatherapy Uses:: This oil works well for cellulite, varicose veins as well as water retention. An ideal oil for many menstrual difficulties. Aids nervous tension and stress related conditions. Antiseptic, antirheumatic, anti infectious, anti mycobacterial, decongestant( venous, lymphatic, prostatic), hepatic, mucolytic, hemostatic-styptic, vasoconstrictive, antispasmodic, tonic (neurotonic and intestinal), emmenagogue, diuretic, deodorant, anti-bacterial Skin: acne, oily skin and hair, mature skin, excessive perspiration, simple water retention, varicose veins, cellulite, wound healing, stimulates skin circulation Respiratory: asthma, throat infection, whooping cough, laryngitis, bronchitis, pulmonary tuberculosis(MDR) Muscular/Skeletal: muscle aches and pains, rheumatism, cramps, arthritis, edema; simple water retention Cardio-vascular/ Lymphatic: circulatory problems, varicosities, hemorrhoids internal and external Immune: strengthens and stimulates Digestive: bleeding gums, colitis, gut infections, stimulates sluggish intestines, hepato-pancreatic stimulant Endocrine: can act as a female hormonal stimulant Genito-Urinary/ Reproductive: induces menstruation, eases painful periods, reduces menopausal hot flashes, cramps, regulates menstrual cycle, decongests prostate with mastic, diuretic-increases urine flow, eases simple water retention Nervous Brain/ Mind: lack of concentration, sexual pre-occupation, nervous breakdown, nervous tension, fatigue, stress related disorders Emotional/Energetic: anger, uncontrolled crying or talking, squandering energy, spiritual aid for transitions(Death), cleanses spirit, purifies and cleans psychically and physically Blends well with: clary sage, fennel, grapefruit, juniper, lavender, lemon, lime, pine, rosemary Satety Data: non-toxic, non-irritant SOURCES: Sheppard-Hanger Sylla, THE AROMATHERAPY PRACTITIONER REFERENCE MANUAL, Tampa, 1998 Mojay, Gabriel, Aromatherapy for Healing the Spirit, London, 1996 Battaglia, Salvatore, The Complete Guide to Aromatherapy, Brisbane, 1997 |
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