Cypress can be diffused or inhaled directly to assist with clear breathing and healthy respiratory function. It can be used as a throat gargle for theme same benefits, but should not be swallowed or taken internally.
Cypress contains monoterpenes, making it beneficial for oils skin conditions and to stimulate localized blood flow. It has a grounding, yet stimulating effect on emotions, making it a popular oil to diffuse during times of transition or loss.
Aromatic Description:
Clean, fresh, woody, herbaceous
Primary Benefits:
- - Assists with clear breathing
- - Promotes healthy circulation
- - Soothes tight, tense muscles
- - Supports localized blood flow
- - Beneficial for oils skin conditions
Uses:
- Diffuse, inhale, or gargle at the first signs of throat discomfort.
- Rub on chest with doTERRA Fractionated Coconut Oil to support healthy breathing.
- Apply to tight, sore muscles or use with a carrier oil for massage.
- Mix together Cypress and Grapefruit essential oil with doTERRA Fractionated Coconut Oil and rub on problem areas to help give skin a firmer, more youthful appearance.
- Add one or two drops to toner to help reduce oily skin conditions.
According to Modern Essentials, the typical properties of cypress include:
- Antibacterial
- Anti-infectious
- Antimicrobial
- Antispectic
- Astringent
- Decongestant (Lymphatic and Prostate)
- Deodorant
- Diuretic
- Mucolytic
- Refreshing
- Relaxing
- Vasoconstricting
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Suggested and Possible Uses of Cypress Oil
The following are potential uses found in or on Modern Essentials, Aromatic Science, PubMed.gov, as well as through anecdotal experience and other resources. Use them to inspire your own ideas, experiment, and see what works for you.
Aneurysm
Consider applying 1-2 drops of cypress oil over the forehead and back of the neck 1-2 times a day.
Consider applying 1-2 drops of cypress oil over the forehead and back of the neck 1-2 times a day.
Arthritis
Massage 2-3 drops into the area of concern. Consider layering with White Fir and Frankincense.
Massage 2-3 drops into the area of concern. Consider layering with White Fir and Frankincense.
Bacterial Infections
Massage 2-3 drops into the area of concern or into the reflex points of the feet.
Massage 2-3 drops into the area of concern or into the reflex points of the feet.
Bone Spurs
Massage 2-3 drops into the area of concern twice a day.
Massage 2-3 drops into the area of concern twice a day.
Bunions
Massage several drops of cypress oil into the feet at least once daily.
Massage several drops of cypress oil into the feet at least once daily.
Bursitis
Massage several drops into the area of concern 1-2 times a day or as needed.
Massage several drops into the area of concern 1-2 times a day or as needed.
Capillary Wall Strength
Add cypress oil to a massage or massage into the areas of concern and over the reflex point of the feet.
Add cypress oil to a massage or massage into the areas of concern and over the reflex point of the feet.
Carpal Tunnel
Massage several drops into the hands, wrists, and forearms, moving toward the heart. Try this daily.
Massage several drops into the hands, wrists, and forearms, moving toward the heart. Try this daily.
Catarrh
Apply 1 drop over the nose and sinuses, avoiding the eyes or mucus membranes.
Apply 1 drop over the nose and sinuses, avoiding the eyes or mucus membranes.
Circulation
Massage into the arms and legs, moving toward the heart. Massage 1-2 drops over the heart.
Massage into the arms and legs, moving toward the heart. Massage 1-2 drops over the heart.
Concussion
Apply 1-2 drops over the back of the neck and into the reflex points of the feet.
Apply 1-2 drops over the back of the neck and into the reflex points of the feet.
Connective Tissues
Massage several drops into the areas of concern.
Massage several drops into the areas of concern.
Control Issues (you know who you are!)
Diffuse aromatically or inhale directly from the bottle. Use when processing through issues around trust and fear.
Diffuse aromatically or inhale directly from the bottle. Use when processing through issues around trust and fear.
Diarrhea
Massage 2-3 drops into the abdomen in a counterclockwise direction.
Massage 2-3 drops into the abdomen in a counterclockwise direction.
Dysmenorrhea
Apply 2 diluted drops to the lower abdomen with a heating pad or hot compress.
Apply 2 diluted drops to the lower abdomen with a heating pad or hot compress.
Edema
Gently massage into the area of concern in upward strokes toward the heart.
Gently massage into the area of concern in upward strokes toward the heart.
Emotional Purging
Apply 1-2 drops on the big toe or arches of the feet daily. Use with meditation, journaling, or counseling.
Apply 1-2 drops on the big toe or arches of the feet daily. Use with meditation, journaling, or counseling.
Endometriosis
Massage over the lower abdomen and apply a hot compress or heating pad for pain.
Massage over the lower abdomen and apply a hot compress or heating pad for pain.
Fear
Place 1-2 drops in the palms of your hands, rub together, and cup over the nose and mouth for up to 30 seconds or more as desired.
Place 1-2 drops in the palms of your hands, rub together, and cup over the nose and mouth for up to 30 seconds or more as desired.
Flexibility (Physical or Nonphysical)
Apply several drops to the physical areas of concern. Even for nonphysical flexibility, the body will often manifest the same inner rigidness in specific physical areas.
Apply several drops to the physical areas of concern. Even for nonphysical flexibility, the body will often manifest the same inner rigidness in specific physical areas.
Flu
Massage 2-3 drops into the reflex points of the feet twice a day.
Massage 2-3 drops into the reflex points of the feet twice a day.
Greasy/Oily Hair
Add 1 drop of cypress oil to your shampoo each time you wash.
Add 1 drop of cypress oil to your shampoo each time you wash.
Grief
Use aromatically by diffusing in the room or inhaling directly from the palms of your hands.
Use aromatically by diffusing in the room or inhaling directly from the palms of your hands.
Grounding
Apply to the soles of your feet or diffuse throughout the room.
Apply to the soles of your feet or diffuse throughout the room.
Hemorrhoids
Apply 1-2 drops to the area of concern (I'd definitely dilute first for this one).
Apply 1-2 drops to the area of concern (I'd definitely dilute first for this one).
Hiatal Hernia
Gently massage several drops of cypress oil over the area each day.
Gently massage several drops of cypress oil over the area each day.
Incontinence
Massage 2-3 drops over the entire abdomen daily.
Massage 2-3 drops over the entire abdomen daily.
Lou Gehrig's
Massage several drops over the back of the neck and the spine several times a week, as well as other areas of concern or the reflex points of the feet. Also consider a blend for regular massage.
Massage several drops over the back of the neck and the spine several times a week, as well as other areas of concern or the reflex points of the feet. Also consider a blend for regular massage.
Lymphatic Decongestant
Massage 1-2 drops over each arm, moving upward toward the heart. Repeat with the legs. Drink plenty of fluids afterward.
Massage 1-2 drops over each arm, moving upward toward the heart. Repeat with the legs. Drink plenty of fluids afterward.
Menopause
Apply several drops of cypress oil to the reflex points of the feet daily.
Apply several drops of cypress oil to the reflex points of the feet daily.
Menorrhagia
Massage 1-2 drops over the lower abdomen during your cycle. Experiment with using it daily between cycles as well.
Massage 1-2 drops over the lower abdomen during your cycle. Experiment with using it daily between cycles as well.
Muscle Fatigue
Massage 2-3 drops into the area of concern as needed. Use during a massage or hot bath.
Massage 2-3 drops into the area of concern as needed. Use during a massage or hot bath.
Muscle Tone
Follow the same ideas for Muscle Fatigue, above.
Follow the same ideas for Muscle Fatigue, above.
Nose Bleeds
Apply one drop over the nose and sinuses, and consider diffusing daily for chronic nose bleeds.
Apply one drop over the nose and sinuses, and consider diffusing daily for chronic nose bleeds.
Pain (Chronic)
Massage 2 drops into the area of concern 1-2 times a day. Also consider pain-relieving blends, massage blends, or Frankincense.
Massage 2 drops into the area of concern 1-2 times a day. Also consider pain-relieving blends, massage blends, or Frankincense.
Perfectionism
Inhale directly from cupped hands, or use 1 drop daily over the heart or solar plexus.
Inhale directly from cupped hands, or use 1 drop daily over the heart or solar plexus.
Pleurisy
Massage 2-3 drops over the chest daily.
Massage 2-3 drops over the chest daily.
Pre-eclampsia
Apply 1-2 drops on the soles of the feet. Use with caution and close prenatal care.
Apply 1-2 drops on the soles of the feet. Use with caution and close prenatal care.
Prostatitis
Apply 1-3 drops over the area of concern each day.
Apply 1-3 drops over the area of concern each day.
Raynaud's Disease
Massage several drops over the areas of concern or the reflex points of the feet daily or as needed.
Massage several drops over the areas of concern or the reflex points of the feet daily or as needed.
Retina Strengthening
Rub 1 drop of cypress oil into the temples and under the eyes, careful to avoid direct contact with the eye. Or consider the reflex points of the feet (described in the Application Guide linked above).
Rub 1 drop of cypress oil into the temples and under the eyes, careful to avoid direct contact with the eye. Or consider the reflex points of the feet (described in the Application Guide linked above).
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Massage several drops into the area of concern 1-2 times a day. Consider layering with Frankincense or White Fir.
Massage several drops into the area of concern 1-2 times a day. Consider layering with Frankincense or White Fir.
Skin Revitalization
Add a drop to your cleansing routine 1-2 times a week.
Add a drop to your cleansing routine 1-2 times a week.
Spasms
Massage several drops of cypress oil into the area of concern if possible, or over the reflex points of the feet regularly.
Massage several drops of cypress oil into the area of concern if possible, or over the reflex points of the feet regularly.
Stress
Massage several drops of cypress oil into the feet each morning, inhale from cupped hands, or diffuse throughout the room daily.
Massage several drops of cypress oil into the feet each morning, inhale from cupped hands, or diffuse throughout the room daily.
Stroke
Apply 1 drop to the temples, 1 drop to the back of the neck, and massage into the reflex points of the feet. (Obviously, WITH medical care.)
Apply 1 drop to the temples, 1 drop to the back of the neck, and massage into the reflex points of the feet. (Obviously, WITH medical care.)
Swollen Eyes
Rub 1 drop of cypress oil into the temples and under the eyes, careful to avoid direct contact with the eye.
Rub 1 drop of cypress oil into the temples and under the eyes, careful to avoid direct contact with the eye.
Toxemia
Massage 2-3 drops into the feet daily. Also consider adding it to a full body massage once a week.
Massage 2-3 drops into the feet daily. Also consider adding it to a full body massage once a week.
Trust
Massage 1 drop over the heart center. If you're using this daily, get your tissues, journal, and possibly a counselor ready.
Massage 1 drop over the heart center. If you're using this daily, get your tissues, journal, and possibly a counselor ready.
Tuberculosis
Massage 2-3 drops over the chest daily, and/or into the reflex points of the feet.
Massage 2-3 drops over the chest daily, and/or into the reflex points of the feet.
Urinary Issues (infection, function, etc)
Apply several drops to the feet, or directly over the kidneys and bladder. Drink plenty of fluids when using for urinary health. Check out Juniper Berry, too.
Apply several drops to the feet, or directly over the kidneys and bladder. Drink plenty of fluids when using for urinary health. Check out Juniper Berry, too.
Varicose Veins
Gently apply 1 drop into the area of concern. Consider adding Lemongrass or Peppermint as well.
Gently apply 1 drop into the area of concern. Consider adding Lemongrass or Peppermint as well.
Water Retention
Massage 1-3 drops of cypress oil into the areas of concern, always moving toward the heart.
Massage 1-3 drops of cypress oil into the areas of concern, always moving toward the heart.
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