Cypress Essential Oil

Cypress Essential Oil is extracted by steam distillation from the Mediterranean cypress. The oil is taken from the needles and twigs of young branches of these trees made famous by the paintings of Van Gogh. Cypress essential oil is said to calm strong emotions like anger and is therefore useful to have during major changes in one's life. When used in a diffuser this essential oil is said to help soothe the mind and is also believed to help with stress and anxiety.