The Cypress tree is no stranger to us. This tree for centuries has been associated with mortality, immortality and grief, mostly because of its reputation as the tree that lives forever. Another less known fact of the Cypress tree is that the fragrant relaxing oil that is obtained from the tree has quite a lot of health benefits. Cypress essential oil is obtained by steam distillation of the tree’s twigs, stems and needles. Let us take a look at how this essential oil can help you.
TIGHTEN AND STRENGTHEN TISSUES AND MUSCLES
Cypress essential oil has strong astringent properties. Hence it tightens one’s skin and muscles, contracts hair follicles to prevent hair fall and prevents teeth from falling.
HEALING OF WOUNDS AND INFECTIONS
The antiseptic properties of Cypress essential oil make it effective in treating internal and external wounds and infections. This property of the oil is a result of the presence of Camphene. Cypress essential oil is widely used as an ingredient in many antiseptic lotions and creams.
INCREASE FREQUENCY AND QUANTITY OF URINATION
Cypress essential oil is capable of increasing the frequency and quantity of urination. Urination is a very important bodily function. Urine ideally constitutes of 4% fats, so the more you urinate, the more weight you lose. Urination also promotes digestion, prevents gas formation, eliminates toxins from the body, reduces blood pressure and flushes the kidneys.
RESPIRATORY TONIC
Cypress oil is effective as a respiratory tonic as strengthens the respiratory system and increases efficiency of the lungs. It also provides relief for cough, cold and congestion by eliminating phlegm accumulated in the respiratory tract, lungs and chest.
INCREASE PERSPIRATION
Cypress essential oil induces sweating and perspiration in the user. Sweating is an important function of the human body. It keeps you healthy, eliminates toxins from the body, cools the body and releases excess water and sweat. This bodily process opens and cleans your pores and sweat and sebum glands. Sweating keeps skin healthy and keeps acne and skin diseases at bay.
NATURAL DEODORANT
Cypress essential oil has a spicy and masculine fragrance. This is a good natural alternative to replace store bought synthetic deodorants.
REGULATES LIVER FUNCTIONING
Cypress essential oil is liver friendly. The oil is capable of maintaining good liver health by regulating bile discharge. It also increases the immunity of the liver and keeps infections at bay.
CALMS BODY AND MIND
Cypress essential oil can relieve tension and anxiety, as it has a relaxing and calming effect on the mind and the body. Due to this property, cypress oil is used extensively to calm people who have undergone extreme shock or trauma.
PAIN RELIEF
Cypress essential oil is quite effective in providing relief from rheumatism, osteoarthritis, muscle and joint pain when applied to the affected area.
STRENGTHENS HEART AND BLOOD VESSELS
Cypress essential oil improves blood circulation and strengthens the heart and vessels. This oil helps relieve haemorrhoids and varicose veins as it shrinks swollen blood vessels. Cypress oil also provides relief for excessive bleeding and menstrual flow.
Cypress essential oil offers users many natural benefits. Add this oil to your repertoire of oils and enjoy its many benefits.
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