Details or Sample:
A beautiful woody scent that has soothing and relaxing properties, Cypress oil is an important part of the home-medicine chest. This fluid helps a myriad of conditions, and its calming influence is a perfect antidote to the general rushing around that all of us experience as we progress through our busy lives.

Pure Versus Diluted.

In order that you do truly benefit from all Cypress has to offer, you must be aware of some facts. Pure essential oil is extracted from the leaves and twigs of the Cypress tree. The liquid from this extraction is bottled. It is a costly exercise. The product is then labeled ‘Pure Essential Oil’.

To keep costs down some manufacturers then dilute the pure oil with cheaper oils or mix it with synthetic oil. Once this is done however they cannot label it as pure. As a consumer you must watch out for these inferior blends. If the bottle reads ‘Cypress oil’ or ‘Cypress essential oil’ - beware. No doubt it contains some essential oil. Your first red flag will be price. This weakened product sells for much less – synthetic oil costs a few cents. You may think you are purchasing a bargain, but it is this lack of information regarding purity that companies take advantage of. Pure essential oil contains healing and health-giving properties. Synthetic oils do nothing for your body. It is of great importance that you purchase the true, untampered-with oil.

As most pure oils cannot be used neat on the skin, aromatherapists dilute the oils using a base or carrier oil. A carrier oil is a plant extract, usually with its own inherent benefits.
Aromatherapists will dilute the pure oil just before they use it and their carrier oil will never be synthetic. Purchase your Cypress oil from a health shop or directly from a reputable supplier. Corporations selling high-grade oils go to great lengths to provide you with the information needed to make the correct decision.

Uses of Cypress Oil

Soothing and calming, Cypress is particularly good if you work in an environment where numerous things are going on throughout the day. A call centre for example, where the telephone never stops ringing. The hospitality industry is another. Here you are constantly problem solving for guests who are in a strange place - lots of thinking on your feet. You’re dealing with many changing situations - a pressure-pot setting where stability and a cool head are required. Carry some oil on a tissue in a sealed little bag and at lunch or dinner break unzip the bag and inhale deeply. Leave the bag open while you eat your food. The fragrance will fill the air with its warm, woody scent - calming and restoring you.

If your job demands that you stand a great deal, Cypress is the ideal oil to soak tired, swollen feet. Just fill a deep bowl with water at the temperature that is comfortable to you. Add a teaspoon full of liquid bubble bath – it makes the water prettily foamy - then place three or four drops of Cypress oil into the basin. Steep your feet for fifteen minutes. You will notice how quickly you begin perking up. Get into the habit of snatching a few moments to do this after work. It will better equip you to cope with your evening chores.

Bacterial infections produce dense mucus. If you are feeling congested, this oil is excellent as an expectorant. Cypress and water vapour create a powerful combination when dealing with respiratory trouble of this nature. Hold your head over a bowl of steaming water, use a towel to create a tent and place a single drop of Cypress into the water. Breathe as strongly as you can without causing further discomfort to your lungs. Keep at it until the water cools and the steam abates.

While running your bath place up to five drops of Cypress into the water. Soak for at least ten minutes, longer if you can. Inhale the Cypress steam. When your ablutions are over, squeeze out some body lotion. Then add a drop or two of Cypress. Rub the mixture over your chest and upper body – including your back. The oil will slowly soak into your skin and you’ll breathe the fragrance as you move around. Besides loosening the mucus, being enfolded in a woodland-like perfume, when you’re feeling a bit off colour, very soon lifts drained spirits.

Drench some tissues with Cypress, when you are about to depart on holiday, and seal in a bag. The last minute hectic racing around that families engage in just before going on leave usually creates tension. Squabbles erupt. Tempers sizzle. When everyone has finally piled into the car, remove a Cypress tissue and place it in the air vent. The vehicle is immediately flooded by the calming scent, putting all concerned into a more relaxed mood. Encourage the group to breathe deeply!

Care of the Oil

Store your Cypress oil in its original container in a cool dark environment. The ‘fridge is best. Keep the bottle tightly sealed - pure essential oil begins to evaporate upon exposure to oxygen. Don’t carry the bottle of pure oil with you. Decant small amounts as desired for immediate requirements. Dilute Cypress in a carrier oil only when you are ready to use it. Make up the quantity necessary for that application - no more. This way your pure oil is never exposed to the elements, or other blends, for longer than necessary. It retains its valuable natural healing properties for longer.

You will find as you spend time with Cypress, your usage of this subtle spicy fragrance will increase. Lots of special equipment to dispense the scent is not required. Spend your money on the important aspects of this resinous perfume - quality and purity of the oil.

Cypress pure essential oil will find a place in any area you wish to fill with a warm, comforting presence.

Purchase this content for your website...

Pricing:
Usage:	$30	[Add to Cart]
Unique:	$30	[Add to Cart]
Full Rights:	$30	[Add to Cart]

Downloads: 0
Written by: Annetta Holmes
Available File Types:Text
Words: 996