Product information
- INCI: Cupressus sempervirens
- Essential oil type: 100% pure, complete
- Extraction: Steam distillation
- Fragrance note: Middle
- Aroma strength: Medium
- Country of origin: France
- OE0045
- CAS number: 8013-86-3 / 84696-07-1
- EINECS number: 283-626-9
- Additives: None
Price range Organic Provence Cypress Essential Oil - France at Mi Cosmética Casera from
4,35 € to 80,75 € across 6 sizes.
Prices always include VAT.
Prices always include VAT.
Description
Cypress is a very common tree in the Mediterranean basin and forms part of its landscape. This majestic tree originates from Asia Minor, with the earliest references to its existence found in Babylon. It was introduced to Cyprus and Crete by the Phoenicians and probably spread from there to Greece and Italy.Cypress was a medicinal tree also used to honour deities, alongside cedar, laurel, myrtle and holm oak.
It was a sacred tree in many civilisations. It belongs to the biblical trio of sacred woods in Solomon's temple: cedar, cypress and sandalwood.
It was an ingredient in the famous Egyptian kyphi, a sacred incense burned by priests during religious rituals. Its rot-resistant wood was also used to make sarcophagi.
The tree is rich in symbolism. It is associated with death, while also symbolising immortality and resurrection. In ancient Rome, Greece and Turkey, a cypress was often planted when a daughter was born and cut down when she married.
Cypress also symbolises protection, which is why it was planted in cemeteries or at the entrances to monasteries, abbeys and hermitages. It was considered a talisman that wards off demonic entities.
The essential oil is extracted from the branches and requires a long distillation with lengthy pauses.
Its aroma strongly reflects its composition, which is largely dominated by molecules belonging to the monoterpene family.
Appearance: Clear liquid, ranging from colourless to pale yellow
Solubility: Soluble in alcohol and oil. Insoluble in water
Precautions
Do not use for prolonged periods if you have a hormone-dependent condition (breast, uterine, ovarian or prostate cancer). Do not use during pregnancy unless advised by a professional. Do not use on children under 6 years of age.
Taxonomy
Botanical name: Cupressus sempervirens - Family: Cupressaceae - Genus: Cupressus
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I use it to make glycerine soaps; it leaves a fresh sensation. I love it.
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