Cypress is a medicinal plant, popularly known as Common Cypress, Italian Cypress and Mediterranean Cypress, traditionally used to treat circulatory problems, such as varicose veins, heavy legs, leg spills, varicose ulcers and hemorrhoids. In addition, it can also be used as an aid in the treatment of urinary incontinence, prostate problems, colitis and diarrhea.
Its scientific name is Cupressus sempervirens L. and can be purchased in some markets and in health food stores, in the form of essential oil.
What is it for
Cypress is traditionally used to treat circulatory problems, such as varicose veins, heavy legs, strokes in the legs, varicose ulcers and hemorrhoids.
In addition, it can also be used as an aid in the treatment of daytime or nighttime urinary incontinence, prostate problems, colitis, diarrhea and colds and flu, because it helps lower the fever, has expectorant, antitussive, antioxidant and antimicrobial action.
What properties
Cypress has febrifugal, expectorant, antitussive, antioxidant and antimicrobial properties.
How to use
Cypress is used in the form of essential oil and should always be diluted.
- Moisturizer: Add 8 drops of Cypress essential oil in 30 ml of moisturizing lotion or cream. Apply on edema or varicose veins. Inhalation: Inhaling the vapor of cypress essential oil is a great way to decrease nasal congestion. Add 3 to 5 drops in a container with boiling water, close your eyes and inhale the steam. Compresses: Add 8 drops of Cypress essential oil in boiling water and moisten a clean towel. Place the warm compress on the abdomen to stop excessive menstruation. Tea: Crush 20 to 30 g of crushed green fruits and boil in a liter of water for 10 minutes. Take a cup, 3 times a day, before meals.
Possible side effects
No side effects were found for cypress.
Who should not use
The use of cypress is contraindicated for people with hypersensitivity to this plant and for pregnant women.
