Cypress oil

The cypress, a Mediterranean tree, has been associated with lodging since ancient times, when the number of cypress trees planted next to houses showed how many beds were available to travelers.

The cypress is a tall and evergreen tree native to the Mediterranean countries of Eastern Europe. Today it is grown for production purposes, but mainly as wind defense in fields and houses.

Distillation takes place mainly in Spain and the south of France.

The oil is obtained by steam distillation of the twigs and young leaves and can be distilled all year round, but it is in February when the highest oil yield is obtained.

Cypress oil is a pale yellow to colorless liquid with a sweet balsamic and tenacious odor. The main constituents are monoterpenes such as pinenes and camphenes.

It can be useful for the respiratory system and the nervous system. It is also good for circulation.