| Specifics | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Country of Orgin: | Australia | Extraction Method: | steam distilled |
| Chemical Families: | Sesquiterpenols | Plant Parts: | Wood |
| Cultivations: | Unsprayed | Botanical Families: | Cupressaceae |
| Aromas: | Balsamic, Fruity, Resinous, Woody | Notes: | Middle/Base |
Personal Experience, Research, Possible Actions
Also known as Northern Cypress Pine, this essential oil is from sustainable plantations in the top Northern end of Australia. The wood is distilled giving us an unusual azure-blue colored essential oil. The blue comes from the chemical component guaiazulene and is very rare in wood derived essential oils. As of yet, Blue Cypress is the only wood derived essential oil to have the component guaiazulene. The aroma has been described as being rich & woody with smoky, honey-like undertones.
Blue Cypress has excellent fixative properties and is used as a base note in perfumery. It adds a beautiful, rich, woody base note to body butters and solid perfumes.
The Tiwi people of Australia would traditionally burn the wood to drive away mosquitoes.
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Therapeutic Properties
- Anti-infectious
- Anti-inflammatory - alleviates inflammation, cooling
- Antifungal
- Antiseptic - assists in fighting germs/infections
- Astringent - contracts and tightens tissue
- Antiviral
- Analgesic - numbs pain
- Antibacterial
- Antihistamine
- Insecticide
Emotional and Energetic Qualities
Calming and grounding
Recipe
Anti-inflammatory Itch Relief
3 drops Blue Cypress
5 drops Rosalina
3 drops Cedarwood (Juniperus Virginiana)
3 drops Lemon
Mix drops in 1 ounce of lotion or Lavender hydrosol. (If using hydrosol, also use Dispersant Solubol, 56 drops for 1 ounce of hydrosol)
References:
1. Webb, Mark. Australian Essential Oil Profile - Blue Cypress. Aromatherapy Today, Vol 19, September 2001
2. Higley, Connie & Alan. Reference Guide for Essential oils, Abundant Health, 9th Edition 2005
Safety
No known safety issues.
