Botanical Name: Cupressus sempervirens

Family: Cupressaceae

Country of Origin: Spain

Part of Plant Used: Fresh leaves and clones

Blends Well With: Bergamot, black pepper, eucalyptus, geranium, ginger, hyssop, spike lavender, lemon, myrtle, niouli, nutmeg, peppermint, pine, rosemary, tea tree, thyme

Common Uses: Excessive perspiration, hemorrhoids, menorrhagia, oily skin, rheumatism, vericose veins

Characteristics: Woody and slightly spicy yet clear and refreshing

Extraction Method: Steam Distillation

Healing Properties: Anti-rheumatic, antiseptic, antispasmodic, anti-sudorific, astringent, cicatrisant, deodorant, diuretic, febrifuge, hemostatic, hepatic, insecticide, restorative, sedative, styptic, tonic, vasoconstrictor