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10 Recipes with Cypress – Cupressus sempervirens
Cypress is a conifer belonging to the Cupressaceae family
I love this oil!
Clean, crisp, light and green, the essential oil of Cypress takes us back to the time of stories in religious books – the Bible, The Torah and many others we have probably never seen. It is an old family of trees and shrubs and there are many species spanning the globe. These wonderful trees have been known to last thousands of years (the word sempervirens means “ever-living” says Aromatherapist Salvatore Battaglia), and according to Wikipedia this cypress is …
“also known as Italian, Tuscan, or Graveyard Cypress, or Pencil Pine) is a species of cypressnative to the eastern Mediterranean region, in northeast Libya, southern Albania, southeast Greece (Crete, Rhodes), southern Turkey, Cyprus, Northern Egypt, western Syria, Lebanon, Israel, Malta, Italy, western Jordan, and also a disjunct population in Iran.”
In Australia we have a cypress that is called Australian Blue Cypress, which has a deep blue hue to the essential oil. It is a different species to the classic cypress used in Aromatherapy, and you can read more about it here.
Ok so in Aromatherapy cypress is used
* to release excess water from the body
* to tonify veins
* help the symptoms of coughs and lung disorders like asthma and bronchitis
I like to use this oil to expand consciousness and help someone move from ego into spirit. It has a wonderful quality to help us move through overwhelming human situations, allowing us to see the truth.
Let’s check out some recipes –
Oils are nourishing for your body
1. Nourishing Body Oil Blend
For a coat of your body use 3 teaspoons of carrier oil in a little dish and, add 7 – 8 drops of essential oil. It’s always best to patch test first, before you apply all over.
***** Always put the drops of essential oil into the bottle or dish first, then add the carrier oil. It gives the scents time to create a synergistic fusion.
For a 50ml bottle of oil add 25 drops and see my articles “Ratios for Blending Essential Oils – A Reminder of the Basics” and “Aromatherapy – It’s Easy as 1 2 3”
“Lovely Legs”
Help the noticeable veins be less noticeable –
Cypress 3 drops
Lavender 3 drops
German Chamomle 3% 4 drops * see my article for more info on 3% blends in jojoba
“Tone”
Feel a little more pulled-together –
Cypress 3 drops
Mandarin 3 drops
Juniper 2 drops
“I Need a Miracle”
Cypress 2 drops
Petitgrain 2 drops
Geranium 2 drops
Rosewood 2 drops
“Ancient Knowledge”
Cypress 2 drops
Sandalwood Indian 2 drops
Orange 4 drops
A personal mist is easy to make! pic via ebay.com.au
2. Personal Aura Cleansing Mist & Room Mist
In a 50ml mist bottle filled with water add 25 drops of oil
(depending on the packaging you have, you may need to use a little alcohol -like vodka- at the bottom of your bottle first, so the oils disperse into smaller drops to prevent clogging the atomiser top. I’ve found sometimes it works just with water, and sometimes it doesn’t – very annoying!)
“Renew My Vibe”
Cypress 12 drops
Lemongrass 6 drops
Lime 6 drops
Rosemary 3 drops
“I’m Expecting a Miracle Here”
Cypress 10 drops
Bergamot 8 drops
Marjoram 4 drops
Cinnamon 3 drops
“Get Outta My Way (Very Subtlely)”
Cypress 8 drops
Ylang Ylang 8 drops
Cedarwood Atlas 4 drops
Palmarosa 4 drops
The classic Duralex glass dish is handy to make oil blends and quick perfumes in
3. Pure Pulse Point Perfume
In a little dish mix these oils and anoint your pulse points or chakras – 3 drops of essential oils and dilute with a few drops of carrier oil – always patch test first!
“Crisp Day”
Cypress 2 drops
May chang 1 drop
“Cool Night”
Cypress 1 drop
Peru Balsam 1 drop
Lemon 1 drop
“Just for Me”
Cypress 1 drop
Rose 3% 3 drops * see my article for more info on 3% blends in jojoba
Happy blending and remember to use your intention when you are creating your formulas. See my article about intention.
suzannerbanks 
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