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Cypress (Cupressus sempervirens) Latin Name: Cupressus sempervirens Family: Cupressaceae Plant Part: Twigs & Needles Method: Distillation Note/Element: Note: Middle. element: Water, Metal Functional Groups: Alcohol, Aldehyde, Ester, Terpene Type: Relaxing Ayurvedic Dosha (Balances): Vata, Kapha Scent: Woody, smoky For skin Type: Oily Cautions: Not during pregnancy, Avoid w/ estrogen dependent conditions such as endometriosis, cysts and cancers. Not to use if have high blood pressure. Physical Uses: Hemorrhoids, perspiration, varicose veins, cellulite, sore muscles, colds, coughs, menstrual and menopausal problems, heavy menstrual flow, bleeding gums, paper cuts. Mental/Emotional Uses: Strengthening, grounding, grief, stress and tension. Other Uses: Deodorant, perfumery, styptic Blends Well With: Needle/Cone, Peel, Seed, Spice, Wood Oils. Possible Substitutions:...

Clary Sage and Friends a Great Blend to Diffuse Stress Recipe: 3 drops clary sage 3 drops lavender 2 drops ylang ylang 1drop marjoram

Latin Name: Cymbopogon winterianus Family: Poaceae (Gramineae) Plant Part: Leaves (some include stems) Method: Distillation Note/Element: Note: Top Element: Wood Functional Groups: Alcohol, Ester, Aldehyde Type: Stimulating Ayurvedic Dosha (Balance): Pitta, Kapha Scent: Lemony, slightly fruity For Skin Type: Oily Cautions: Not during pregnancy;skin sensitizing; do not take orally. Physical Uses: Colds, flu, cooling, perspiration, sore muscles and joints, toothaches, digestive issues, rheumatism, fatigue anti bacterial, oily skin and fungal. Mental/Emotional Uses: Mental fatigue, emotionally uplifting, calmness. Other Uses: Insect repellent for flying insects, especially mosquitoes. apply a drop to a bandana to ward off insects or add 15 drops...