Cypress hydrosol is produced from branches of Cupressus sempervirens and is a cleansing, detoxifying, and very diuretic hydrosol for eliminating water retention in tissues and joints. Suzanne Caty writes about the tightening effect on tissue along with uses for some acneic conditions, thread veins, and couperose skin. Cypress is a hydrosol for the venous system and is said to improve circulation. For varicose veins use Cypress hydrosol in a compress.
With its natural green coniferous aroma and astringent properties Cypress hydrosol is excellent for men as an after shave facial toner. Considered a styptic it can help stop bleeding from any minor cuts from shaving.
Because of the diuretic and detoxifying effects of Cypress hydrosol it should be avoided in the first trimester of pregnancy and with conditions of kidney or renal disease.
Beneficial Uses of Cypress Organic Hydrosol: - Antiseptic
- Diuretic
- Facial toner
- Acneic skin
- Varicose Veins
- Swollen ankles
- Antitussive
- Expectorant
- Mucolytic
- Detoxifying
- Styptic
- After shave tonic
The shelf life of a hydrosol is generally up to 2 years or longer when properly stored in the refrigerator. Our Organic Cypress Hydrosol does not contain preservatives.
References: Catty, Suzanne; Hydrosols The Next Aromatherapy, Healing Arts Press, Rochester, VT 2001
Price, Len and Shirely Price. Understanding Hydrolats: The Specific Hydrosols for Aromatherapy. London: Churchill Livingston. 2004
