Western Herbalism
Mediterranean Cypress
Cupressus sempervirens
Also known as Cypress.
Essential oil not for internal use without medical supervision Primarily used in Mediterranean folk medicine Mild toxicity observed at high doses in animal studies but safe at therapeutic levels Pollen may cause allergies
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Indications what the tradition reached for it in
- Enuresis
- Gout
- Internal inflammations
- Inflammatory muscle conditions
- Skin infection
- Nasal drip
- Venous insufficiency
- Rheumatism
- Arthritis
- Hair loss
- Bronchitis
- Asthma
- Abdominal cramps
- Varicose veins
- Head colds
- Excessive perspiration
- Chronic congestion
- Cough
- Dandruff
- Acne
- Flu
- Diarrhea
- Respiratory inflammation
- Sweaty feet
- Urinary incontinence
- Hemorrhoids
- Bleeding
- Colic
- Cramps
- Edema
Safety
Pregnancy: Pregnancy Caution
Breastfeeding: Lactation (source flag notSafeInLactation)
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Dosing as the sources wrote it
| Preparation | As written | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| Decoction leaves/cones | Decoction leaves/cones (sitz bath 3x/day for 1 week hemorrhoids | |
| Topical (diluted in carrier) | Topical: typical 1-3% in carrier; face/sensitive 0.5-1; dermal maximum 5%. Well tolerated. | |
| Internal (oral) | Not recommended internally ... insufficient current safety data for the essential oil; use the culinary herb or tea instead. No established oral oil dose. |
Doses are reproduced from the sources for practitioners and are not a recommendation for any person.
From the sources
Clinical Notes. Essential oil not for internal use without medical supervision Primarily used in Mediterranean folk medicine Mild toxicity observed at high doses in animal studies but safe at therapeutic levels Pollen may cause allergies
primary-actions. Mediterranean Cypress acts primarily as: Astringent, Antiseptic, Anti-inflammatory, Diuretic, Antispasmodic. Secondary actions include Antimicrobial, Antioxidant, Vasoconstrictive, Antirheumatic, Expectorant.
indications. Mediterranean Cypress is traditionally indicated for: Enuresis, Gout, Internal inflammations, Inflammatory muscle conditions, Skin infection, Nasal drip, Venous insufficiency, Rheumatism, Arthritis, Hair loss, Bronchitis, Asthma, Abdominal cramps, Varicose veins, Head colds, and 26 further conditions.
constituents. Notable constituents of Mediterranean Cypress include: α-pinene, δ-3-carene, limonene, β-pinene, cedrol, flavonoids (rutin, quercetin, quercitrin), proanthocyanidins, diterpenes (neocupressic acid, sugiol), phenolic acids.
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