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Cypress Essential Oil (French)


Average Product Rating: 4.9 / 5 (Based on 14 Customer Reviews)



Botanical Name: Cupressus sempervirens

Plant Part: Needles and Twigs

Extraction Method: Steam Distilled

Origin: France

Description: The French Cypress is a perennial, conical-shaped tree that is about 28 meters (80 feet) high. It is an evergreen with dark green foliage, small flowers and round brown-grey cones with seed nuts inside. The wood is hard and durable, and red-yellow in color.

Color: Very pale yellow to golden yellow clear liquid.

Common Uses: Cypress French Essential Oil has been used to combat excessive perspiration (particularly feet), hemorrhoids, menorrhagia, oily skin, rheumatism, and varicose veins. Aromatherapists also commonly credit Cypress French with being a relaxing, nerve soothing essential oil. It has the properties of an astringent and has been used in skin care applications.

Consistency: Thin

Note: Middle

Strength of Aroma: Medium

Blends well with: Lavender, Tea Tree, Lemon Myrtle and Geranium, Cedarwood, Pine, Orange, Sandalwood, Clary Sage, Juniper, Rose, Jasmine, and Cardamom.

Aromatic Scent: Cypress French Essential Oil has a spicy, herbaceous, slightly woody evergreen aroma. It is fresh and clean.

History: The Phoenicians and Cretans used Cypress wood for building ships and homes. The Egyptians used the wood for making sarcophagi (coffins), and the Greeks used it for sculpturing statues of their gods. The Greek word 'Sempervirens' means 'lives forever' or ‘ever-living’. The tree gave its name to the island of Cypress where it used to be worshiped. The legend says the cross of Jesus had been made of cypress wood and it generally seems to be connected with death.

Cautions: None known. This oil is regarded as being very gentle and suitable for all skin types.

Terms of Use

Customers should purchase products from New Directions Aromatics Inc. with the clear understanding that all products must be used at the customers own discretion and only after referencing Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) and all other relevant technical information specific to the product. New Directions Aromatics Inc. shall not be held responsible for any damages to property or for any adverse physical effects (including injury or bodily harm) caused by insufficient knowledge or the improper use of a product.

The user of the product is solely responsible for compliance with all laws and regulations applying to the use of the products, including intellectual property rights of third parties.

As with any manufacturing process, New Directions Aromatics strongly recommends small lab scale testing for evaluation purposes prior to full commercial manufacturing.

The information on the New Directions Aromatics Inc. website is obtained from current and reliable sources but makes no representation as to its comprehensiveness or accuracy. Nothing contained herein should be considered as a recommendation by New Directions Aromatics Inc. as to the fitness for any use. As the ordinary or otherwise use(s) of this product is outside the control of New Directions Aromatics Inc., no representation or warranty, expressed or implied is made as to the effect(s) of such use(s) (including damage or injury), or the results obtained.

The liability of New Directions Aromatics Inc. is limited to the value of the goods and does not include any consequential loss. New Directions Aromatics Inc. shall not be liable for any errors or delays in the content, or for any actions taken in reliance thereon.

Please note, the International Federation of Aromatherapists do not recommend that Essential Oils be taken internally unless under the supervision of a Medical Doctor who is also qualified in clinical Aromatherapy. In addition, Essential Oils must be properly diluted before use in order to avoid any damages to property or adverse physical effects (including injury or bodily harm).

IMPORTANT: All of our products are for external use only.

In addition, please read & understand appropriate technical, material safety data sheets and disclaimers before using this or any other New Directions Aromatics product.

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Submited By: Shirleen from Penetanguishene, Ontario on 03/13/2010
Loyal Customer Since: 2005
Rating:

I love this oil. I mix it with lemon, geranium, and burn in a oil burner.
Submited By: Diane from West Hartford, Connecticut on 01/24/2010
Loyal Customer Since: 2009
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I add Cypress French to Rose Water for a facial toner. I'm noticing an improvement in the appearance of the small capilaries beside my nose.
Submited By: Shane from Hampton, South Carolina on 12/14/2009
Loyal Customer Since: 2005
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I love this Cypress. Fresh, coniferous, and spicy with smoky hints. I use it for oily skin, aches and pains, and respiratory complaints. It's also great to use for a soothing bath.
Submited By: Liz from Chapel Hill, North Carolina on 08/15/2009
Loyal Customer Since: 2009
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A beautiful & engaging cypress--the familiar smoky dry cypress core is buoyed, sweetened & softened by spicy balsamic evergreen forest notes. No herbaceousness to my nose, nor any plankiness. Dries down on the steely side of conifer. Some cypress eos are SO dry & dark & dusty they can poke you like a sharp stick. Not this one. Aromatically, this one is a dancer! And given NDA's incredible price all you fellow cypress lovers can afford to treat yourselves generously.
Submited By: Chloe from Waterloo, Iowa on 07/22/2009
Loyal Customer Since: 2009
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Very woodsy smell. Bright and clean. Will be using this in the kitchen alot.
Submited By: Yonglin from Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island on 02/18/2009
Loyal Customer Since: 2005
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I love it. I added few drops of it in my anti-cellulite massage gel, and it worked so well
Submited By: Anshin from Vancouver, British Columbia on 01/15/2009
Loyal Customer Since: 2005
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Cypress french is one of my favorite EO now. Smells exactly as described above. Fresh, spicy, woodsy... so soothing. Thanks New Directions!
Submited By: Virginia from Keene, Virginia on 12/07/2008
Loyal Customer Since: 2007
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Lovely, smooth fragrance. Very settling and complete.
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Submited By: Judith from Reisterstown, Maryland on 06/17/2008
Loyal Customer Since: 2006
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Bright, fresh scent, not as harsh as pine. I use it in deodorant blends and my kitchen soap blend.
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Submited By: Karen from Spring Hill, Florida on 05/08/2008
Loyal Customer Since: 2007
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Excellent quality, scent, and price. Highly recommended.
Submited By: Sharon from Yarker, Ontario on 12/12/2007
Loyal Customer Since: 2005
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Great price, highest quality.
Submited By: Paula from Morgantown, Pennsylvania on 07/16/2006
Loyal Customer Since: 2006
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Great for women in menopause. Excellent quality and price.
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Submited By: Candice from Sarasota, Florida on 07/07/2006
Loyal Customer Since: 2006
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Excellent price! Out of all the cypress' I've tried (not including blue cypress), this one it the best. Use for asthma, bronchitis, cellulitis, insect repellent, menopausal problems, tension, oily skin, poor circulation, rheumatism, stress, varicose veins, wounds, dysmenorrhoea, excessive perspiration, haemorrhoids, menorrhoea, muscular cramp, nervous tension, oedema, over-hydrated skin, pyorrhoea, spasmodic coughing, stress related conditions. Very good for the practicing aromatherapist. Highly recommended.
Submited By: Olga from Santa Clara, California on 07/05/2006
Loyal Customer Since: 2006
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Good cypress, excellent price