Cypress Essential Oil Recipes, Uses and Benefits Spotlight

Cypress essential oil is known for its therapeutic and cleansing properties. This post will explore how to use it, where to buy it, and what the benefits of using it are. What makes this blog post so special is that we'll be exploring how to use cypress essential oil as a natural remedy for a variety of ailments. Like anxiety and stress, which can lead to many other problems including insomnia. Learn more about the healing powers of cypress essential oil with plenty of helpful tips and DIY recipes for health and wellness!
Cypress Essential Oil Recipes, Uses and Benefits Spotlight by Loving Essential Oils

Conifer essential oils are some of my favorite oils to use in my everyday routine. I just love the forest fresh scents that they offer and Cypress oil is no exception. It offers powerful benefits for the mind and the body. Learn about Cypress Essential Oil Recipes, Uses and Benefits.

Let cypress essential oil calm your nerves and melt your stress away by inhaling this lovely tree aroma. Its warm and uplifting and refreshing qualities are emotionally soothing.

Cypress Essential Oil Facts

Cypress essential oil comes from the cypress tree, Cupressus sempervirens. It is a medium-sized coniferous evergreen tree that is known for its longevity. The cypress tree is said to be a source of solace for those experiencing grief.

The dark green leaves and twigs contain most of the essential oil. These plant parts are steam distilled to make cypress essential oil.

Cypress oil is known for its purifying qualities. In the cosmetic industry, this oil is used for its astringent, anti-dandruff, anti-aging properties as well as its fragrance.

Need a Cypress Essential Oil Substitution? Try other conifer essential oils, as they share some similar therapeutic properties and pine forest scents.

Botanical Name Cupressus sempervirens
Botanical Family Cupressaceae
Aka Italian Cypress, Mediterranean Cypress
Note Middle
Aroma Green, woodsy, warm
Extraction Method Steam distilled
Plant Part Used Foliage and twigs
Shelf Life 1-2 years
Kid Safe? Yes
Safety Concerns Non-toxic, non-sensitizing, non-irritant

 

Benefits of cypress essential oil by Loving Essential Oils

Cypress Essential Oil Blends Well With

There are many essential oils that Cypress blends well with:

  • Bergamot
  • Cedarwood
  • Chamomile (Roman)
  • Clary Sage
  • Frankincense
  • Geranium
  • Ginger
  • Grapefruit
  • Juniper Berry
  • Lavender
  • Lemon
  • Mandarin
  • Marjoram (Sweet)
  • Orange
  • Petitgrain
  • Pine
  • Ravensara
  • Ravintsara
  • Rosemary

Therapeutic Uses:

Varicose veins, fluid retention, hemorrhoids, congestive conditions, heavy and tired legs, edema, rheumatism, menstrual cramps, menopausal fatigue, hot flashes, cellulite, dry cough, bronchial spasm, asthma, respiratory conditions

Therapeutic Properties:

Antispasmodic, antisudorific, antitussive, astringent, circulatory, diuretic, hepatic, restorative, vasoconstrictor, venous decongestant

The Complete Book of Essential Oils and Aromatherapy

Cypress Essential Oil Benefits and Uses

Inhale cypress oil by using it in a diffuser, or try adding a few drops of this lovely oil to DIY bath salt. 

Cypress essential oil is commonly used in men's colognes thanks to its piney scent. Here are some benefits of Cypress Essential Oil:

  • Relieves muscle aches and pains
  • Promotes a feeling of positivity
  • Supports a healthy respiratory system
  • Strong toning action on skin and veins
  • Combats water retention and cellulite
  • Eases menstrual discomfort
  • Provides comfort during times of grief
  • Has a soothing effect on nerves
  • Soothes unwanted muscle spasms

Cypress Essential Oil Emotional Benefits by Loving Essential Oils

Cypress Essential Oil Emotional Benefits

Cypress essential oil has been used to help soothe the mind and body. In recent years, this essential oil has become a popular remedy for reducing stress and anxiety. But what are the emotional benefits of cypress essential oil? Let's explore how cypress can help you emotionally and mentally.

Cypress also has antispasmodic properties that can help relax muscles which can be beneficial if you suffer from tension headaches or feel overwhelmed by anxious thoughts. 

How Cypress Essential Oil Works for Emotions

When inhaled or applied topically, it can help balance your emotions and create a sense of calm. It has been used in aromatherapy as a natural remedy for calming the nervous system, relieving stress, managing anxiety, and improving sleep quality. 

Cypress oil can also be helpful in easing feelings of sadness or grief as it encourages emotional clarity and focus while aiding with mental clarity.

Additionally, a few drops added to a diffuser can refresh your home with its distinct woody aroma while providing an uplifting feeling that helps keep negativity at bay.

More Cypress Essential Oil Uses for Emotions

Cypress essential oil has many uses when it comes to managing emotions. It's often used during meditation or yoga to bring about feelings of peace and tranquility.

You can add some drops into your bathwater or massage it into your skin before bedtime for an even more peaceful night’s rest; as well as reducing stress-induced insomnia due to its sedative properties.

You can also apply it onto tense parts of the body such as shoulders neck and back to ease muscle tension and release any negative energy stored in those areas. Make sure you dilute cypress essential oil first in a carrier oil, like jojoba oil or coconut oil.

Cypress Essential Oil Recipes

Looking for some ways to include this uplifting oil into your DIY blends? Use Cypress oil topically or aromatically to receive the benefits. 

Here are 5 simple yet effective cypress essential oil blend recipes that smell good too!

 1. Cypress Inhaler Blend - Calming Forest

This is a wonderful blend of calming essential oils with an earthy forest aroma.

  • 5 drops Cypress essential oil
  • 5 drops Juniper Berry essential oil
  • 5 drops Patchouli essential oil
  • Blank Aromatherapy Inhaler

Directions: Add wick to a small bowl, drop essential oils onto the wick, using tweezers to pick up the wick, then get any oil residual left in the bowl onto the wick. Place the wick in blank inhaler and put on end cap (base). To use, place under nose and inhaler the aroma.

 

 2. Cypress Roller Recipe - Cramps Blend

Use for leg cramps, menstrual cramps, or muscle spasms.

  • 3 drops Cypress Oil
  • 3 drops Lavender Oil
  • 2 drops Peppermint Oil
  • 2 teaspoons Jojoba Oil
  • 10 ml Roller Bottle

Directions: Add all recipe ingredients to the roll-on bottle. Shake to blend together, roll over leg muscles, or lower abdomen for menstrual cramp support. 4% dilution.


3. Cypress Diffuser Blend - Outdoor Time

Fill the air with the fresh scents of aromatherapy by diffusing Cypress.

  • 2 drops Bergamot essential oil
  • 2 drops Cypress essential oil
  • 2 drops Siberian Fir essential oil

Directions: Add essential oil drops to your aromatherapy diffuser with recommended water for the tank. Turn diffuser machine on and enjoy.

 

Cypress Essential Oil Blend - Outdoor Time by Loving Essential Oils with bergamot, cypress and siberian fir oil

 4. Cypress Massage Oil for Muscle and Joint Stiffness

Soothe and relieve muscle aches and discomforts.

  • 8 drops Cypress essential oil
  • 6 drops Clary Sage essential oil
  • 4 drops Sweet Marjoram essential oil
  • 1 oz carrier oil of choice
  • 1 oz dropper bottle

Directions: Add all recipe ingredients to the dropper bottle. Shake to blend together, massage onto stiff muscles and joints for support. 3% dilution.


 5. Cypress Foot Soak for Swollen Feet/Ankles

Try this invigorating and detoxifying essential oil blend to soothe sore and tired feet.
  • 2 drops Cypress essential oil
  • 1 drop Juniper Berry essential oil
  • 1/4 cup Epsom salt
  • 1 teaspoon Jojoba Oil

Directions: Mix all ingredients in a small bowl. Add mixture to a warm foot bath. Soak feet for up to 15 minutes.

 

Where to Buy Cypress Essential Oil?

Need to buy a bottle of Cypress Oil? Buy a bottle from one of our favorite brands:

What can I substitute for cypress essential oil?

Cypress essential oil has gained in popularity due to its calming and soothing properties but if you are having trouble finding it or just need a substitution for cypress, here are the best substitutes for cypress essential oil.

  • Juniper Berry
  • Pine or Pine Needle
  • Cedarwood
  • Lemon essential oil
  • Rosemary essential oil

Final Thoughts on Cypress Essential Oil Benefits and Uses

The emotional benefits of cypress essential oil are vast—from helping reduce stress levels to promoting better sleep quality—and they should not be ignored! Use this powerful natural remedy whenever you need a little extra boost in managing your emotions and restoring balance within yourself. With its distinctive woody aroma, cypress is sure to leave you in an uplifted state with renewed clarity both physically and mentally!

General Essential Oil Precautions

Never use essential oils undiluted, in eyes or mucous membranes. Do not take internally unless working with a qualified practitioner. Keep out of reach from children.

Use essential oils with extreme caution on children, be sure you have researched the oil and that it is safe for use on kids. Plant Therapy clearly labels their oils "KidSafe" on the bottle if the oil can be used for children ages 2–10).

If applying an essential oil topically (on your skin), you may perform a small patch test to an insensitive part of the body, use 1-2 drops in a teaspoon of carrier oil like jojoba oil, read more here.

If you are pregnant, breastfeeding, epileptic, or under a doctor’s care, consult your physician. For more information on oil safety issues here.

Newbie to Oils? Read More: Essential Oils for Beginners

Essential Oils for Beginners Guide

Learn all about Essential Oils in this Beginner's Guide and how to use them safely and effectively. Written by Jennifer Lane, Loving Essential Oils Owner & Certified Aromatherapist:

Beginners Guide to Essential Oils by Loving Essential Oils

Share on Pinterest

Cypress Essential Oil Benefits by Loving Essential Oils

More Essential Oil Blends and Oil Spotlights

Get answers on top essential oil questions for beginners to seasoned pros.

Frequently Asked Questions on Essential Oils

Essential oils are great because not only do they make you feel good physically, but mentally as well. I love having them around since they have so many benefits, like clearing the air of bad odors and improving moods. They can releasing calming scents in your home or office when used in a diffuser!

Essential oils are popular as all-natural, homeopathic remedies for everyday health issues. From headache pain to sleep issues, many people have reported positive results from essential oils. Yet despite their growing popularity, there is still much confusion and many misunderstandings about what they are and how they can be used safely and effectively.

We've compiled our top frequently asked questions (FAQs) in therapeutic essential oil use.

Guides on Recipes with Essential Oils, Aromatherapy Diffuser Blends, and Beginners eBook

Popular Essential Oil Guides

Loving Essential Oils recipe guide Recipes with essential oils guide by Loving essential oils
Ultimate Essential Oil Recipes Guide
$ 9.99 $ 19.99
DIY Essential Oil Recipes Ultimate Guide - Download/Printable Instant digital download delivered to your email inbox Using essential oils for natural health and wellness can be really amazing. In this Ultimate DIY Recipes Guide you will learn simple ways to make homemade recipe with essential oils. I love making DIY products to replace store bought items and strive for a chemical and toxin free home. I enjoy using aromatherapy and essential oils every day to keep my family and myself healthy and happy. My hope with this recipe guide is to help you do the same for yourself and your family and friends. 150+ Easy & Effective Essential Oil Blends Ultimate Guide Includes: How to Make Essential Oil Recipes Items Needed for Recipe Making 8 Inhaler Blends for Energy 5 Peppermint Air Fresheners 5 Summer Roll Ons 7 Oily Blends for Mom 4 Lavender & Lemongrass Blends 4 Pain Butter Blends 6 EO Bathroom Recipes 4 Blends for Sore Feet 5 Immunity Blends for Kids PLUS MANY MORE RECIPES! Format: PDF download Author: Jennifer Lane, LovingEssentialOils.com Pages: 40+ (see photo below) *This is a digital download, nothing will be shipped. No refunds available on digital downloads.
essential oil difuser guide with DIY recipes and blends essential oil diffusing guide for sale
Essential Oil Diffusers - How To and Recipes Guide
$ 9.99 $ 19.99
Essential Oil Diffuser - How To Guide for Diffusing Instant digital download delivered to your email inbox How To Guide for Aromatherapy Diffusing With 200+ Diffuser Blends Diffusion. If you have ever been around anyone who loves using essential oils, chances are you have heard this world before. You may have heard them talk about diffusing their favorite essential oils, or the new diffuser that they just bought. Maybe you didn't know what they were talking about though. That's okay. In the guide we are going to be talking about everything diffusion - what it means, what diffusers are, how to diffuse, PLUS tons of diffuser blend recipes. By the time you are done reading this, you'll be a pro at diffusing essential oils. 40 page Diffuser Guide Includes: What are Essential Oil Diffusers? Benefits of Essential Oil Diffusers Different Types of Diffusers Diffuser Safety Guidelines How Long Should I Run My Diffuser? What Oils Can I Diffuse? How Much Essential Oil to Use How Can I Mix My Own Diffuser Blends? How to Diffuse Essential Oils How to Clean a Diffuser 200+ Diffuser Blend Recipes Blank Diffuser Blend Recipe Template Format: PDF download Author: Jennifer Lane, LovingEssentialOils.com Pages: 40 (see photo below) *This is a digital download, nothing will be shipped. No refunds available on digital downloads.
Essential Oils Beginner Guide by Loving essential oils beginners guide to essential oils by loving essential oils
Essential Oil Guide for Beginners - Getting Started
$ 5.99 $ 12.99
Beginner's Essential Oil Guide - Download/Printable Instant digital download delivered to your email inbox Learn how to safely and effectively make essential oils a part of your everyday life. Everything you need to know about essential oils. If you have ever been around anyone who loves using essential oils, chances are you have heard all the wonderful health and wellness benefits they have experienced from using them. Avoid the overwhelm and learn exactly what you need to know in this guide that is chock-full of information perfect for beginning essential oil users. In the guide we are going to be talking about everything essential oils - what they are, how they can help you, ways to use them, PLUS essential oil blend recipes. 30+ page Beginner's Guide Includes: Essential Oil Basics Benefits of Essential Oils Essential Oil Safety Guidelines Skin Patch Testing Phototoxic Essential Oils Diluting Essential Oils Using Essential Oils Essential Oils Head to Toes Common Essential Oil Uses Top 10 Essential Oils Diffusing Essential Oils Beginner Diffuser Blends Easy Inhaler Blends Blank Essential Oil Recipe Cards Template By the time you are done reading this guide, you will be able to confidently add essential oils to your daily routine. Guide will be delivered by email. Format: PDF download Author: Jennifer Lane, LovingEssentialOils.com Pages: 30+ (see photo below) *This is a digital download, nothing will be shipped. No refunds available on digital downloads.
Aromatherapy Checklists - Essential Oil Uses Guide Aromatherapy Checklists - Essential Oil Uses Guide
Aromatherapy Checklists - Essential Oil Uses Guide
$ 5.99 $ 12.99
Instant digital download delivered to your email inbox There are plenty of supportive essential oils waiting to assist you in your daily life for common issues that come up. Be well equipped and confident in your essential oil choices with these easy to read Aromatherapy Checklists! The chosen oils on the checklists will help guide your path. Finding what works best for YOU and your loved ones is part of the aromatherapy journey! Aromatherapy Checklists Includes: Basic Safety Precautions 20 Must Have Essential Oils checklist Common Essential Oil Tools and DIY Ingredients Oils for Digestion Oils for Lack of Sleep Oils for Allergies Oils for Stress Oils for Headaches Oils for Bad Odors DIY Recipes and Blends And so much more!! Format: PDF download Author: Jennifer Lane, LovingEssentialOils.com Pages: 33 (see photo below) *This is a digital download, nothing will be shipped. No refunds available on digital downloads.
Essential Oil Cleaning Guide with Printable Labels Essential Oil Cleaning Guide with Printable Labels
Essential Oil Cleaning Guide with Printable Labels
$ 4.99 $ 9.95
Instant digital download delivered to your email inbox Looking for a safe and easy way to clean your home?Learn how to naturally clean your home with essential oils! You can get rid of all the toxic chemical cleaning products and enjoy natural cleaning with this DIY Guide. Plus get printable DIY Printable Labels. Essential Oil Cleaning Guide Includes: Best Essential Oils for Cleaning Ingredients for Natural Cleaning 30 DIY Cleaning Recipes Essential Oil Safety Precautions Printable Cleaning Label sheets Format: PDF download Author: Jennifer Lane, LovingEssentialOils.com Pages: 27 (see photo below) *This is a digital download, nothing will be shipped. No refunds available on digital downloads.
Essential Oils for Mood and Emotions guide for emotions and essential oils
Essential Oils Guide for Emotions
$ 5.99 $ 9.99
Essential Oils and Emotions Guide Instant digital download delivered to your email inbox Do you ever wonder why our emotions often dictate how we feel physically? Learn how to use Essential Oils to support your emotional wellness. You will also find out about the connection between emotions and essential oils. Guide teaches: Why Use Essential Oils for Emotions How to Use Essential Oils for Emotions DIY Inhaler Recipes for Emotional Well-being How to Use a Diffuser with Diffuser Blends List of Emotions that Essential Oils Promote and Address Format: PDF download Author: Jennifer Lane, LovingEssentialOils.com Pages: 17 *This is a digital download, nothing will be shipped. No refunds available on digital downloads.
Follow Us: