Pure Cypress Essential Oil (Cupressus sempervirens) Latin Name Cupressussempervirens Family Cupressaceae Essence from Twigs and branches Fragrance Woody, balsamic Principal properties and indications Cypress Oil has antiseptic, diuretic, astringent, anti-spasmodic, deodorant properties. It is a nerve tonic and stimulates hormones. It is useful for problems related to poor circulation such as cramps, varicose veins, thread veins, ulcers, edema. NeurologicalEmotional Irritability and nervous tension Strengthening and comforting - eases grief and is useful in times of change Use in bath, diffuser, inhalation, massage Respiratory Asthma Cough Whooping cough Use in compress, diffuser, inhalation, massage Skin Care Broken capillaries Cellulite Excessive perspiration (especially of the feet) Varicose veins Circulatory Haemorrhoids Poor circulation Varicose veins Use in bath, compress, massage, sitz bath. "