Cypress essential oil is a very popular remedy that is used in various sectors of human life. Its properties have been known to mankind for a long time and have not lost their relevance in today's days.
Oil composition
The composition of cypress oil includes alpha-pinene, cumin oil hydrocarbon, tannin (stops the blood), cidron, natural alcohol, myrcene, terpeniol (kills germs), terpinolen, linalool (used as a perfume additive), cadinene and 18 other substances.
Application and properties
Due to the large number of useful substances that make up the ether of this conifer, various properties are used in many industries. It is used in medicine, cosmetology and to eliminate household problems.
Did you know? The Greeks considered the cypress temple groves with the healing air of the earthly image of paradise.
In medicine
- The drug has a lot of healing properties, namely:
- stabilizes the metabolism;
- protracts stomach ulcers;
- promotes urine output;
- renews lymph;
- stabilizes the state of the pancreas and prostate glands;
- fights varicose veins;
- stabilizes the circulation of fluid in the body;
- stops bleeding;
- helps with chronic diseases of the arteries;
- has a cold and expectorant effect;
- It serves as an anesthetic for such diseases: arthritis, rheumatism, colic of the liver and kidneys;
- helps with inflammation of hemorrhoidal veins;
- stabilizes the discharge during the menstrual cycle;
- eliminates the fungus of the skin;
- strengthens the body's immunity;
- has a sedative effect;
- focuses attention;
- helps to fall asleep.
In cosmetology
- In cosmetology, the number of applications is no less. The tool will help:
- with increased sensitivity of the skin;
- get rid of acne;
- improve the general condition of the skin;
- get rid of hyperfatility of the feet;
- make the skin smoother;
- get rid of cellulite deposits;
- strengthen hair roots;
- get rid of dandruff;
- improve hair structure;
- with hair loss.
At home
The tool is a natural deodorant that helps get rid of bad smell during the life of pets. It also destroys parasites: moth, lice, etc.
Emotional Impact
If we talk about the effect on the emotional state of a person, it must be emphasized that taking the remedy calms and helps to survive the turning points in life, relieves stress and clarifies consciousness. It will help if a person's mood often changes, anger or aggression occurs for no reason, and is also an exciting drug.
Is it possible to make cypress oil
To get oil from cypress, use a professional distillation apparatus. Extract from pine needles and branches of cypress, subjecting them to steam distillation. From it, when condensation passes in the refrigerator, a mixture of water and essential oil is formed, which is subsequently separated due to the difference in density.
Important! To make the tool yourself becomes possible only if there is a special equipment that is quite expensive and takes up a lot of space.
Contraindications
Cypress oil is forbidden to pregnant women, since it affects the amount of hormones and promotes urine output. It is also worth abandoning it with a cancer patient, psoriasis, mastopathy, surviving heart attacks. People who have poor blood clotting are advised not to take the drug for more than 20 consecutive days.
All natural remedies are very useful, cypress oil is no exception. It will help with many medical and cosmetic problems. And, as always, do not forget about caution and contraindications.
