Botanical Name: Cupressus semervirens
Plant Part: Needles and twigs
Extraction Method: Steam Distilled Wildcrafted
Origin: Crete
Description: The tree is an ancient species dating back to the Pliocene era or 2 to 5 million years ago and is an exceptionally long living tree. Most of the oil was distilled in Southern France but is produced all along the Mediterranean coastlines.
Common Uses: Anti septic, antispasmodic, astringent, deodorant, hepatic, sudorific, vein decongestant, and a tonic, anti-inflammatory. Good with vericose veins and spider veins, hemorrhoids, helps with heavy or painful periods, and hot flashes, for respiratory good for chronic bronchitis, has astringent properties for skin care and for excessive sweating. Helps move the blood and circulate Qi. Good to use when changing big things in your life like a job, home or relationships.
History: Was dedicated to Pluto the god of the underworld and and often seen in cemeteries.
Cautions: None known of
