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Organic Chinese Cypress Essential Oil | Cupressus Funebris | For Aromatherapy, Incense and Skin Care

Organic Chinese Cypress Essential Oil | Cupressus Funebris | For Aromatherapy, Incense and Skin Care

Cypress funebris essential oil (Cupressus funebris), steam-distilled from the wood of the Chinese Weeping Cypress, offers a warm woody aroma with grounding, calming. Used in perfumery, aromatherapy, and traditional rituals.

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Botanical Name: Cupressus Funebris.
Family Name: Cupressacea.
Common Name: Chinese Cypress, Chinese Cedarwood, Chinese Weeping Cypress, Mourning Cypress. 
INCI: Cupressus Funebris Wood Oil.
Extraction Method: Steam Distilled.
Parts Used: Wood.
Note: Base note. Fixative.
Odor: Woody, sweet wood, dry wood, balsamic, resinous woody with subtle smoky undertone. 
Appearance: Pale yellow to golden liquid.
Country of Origin: China.
Blends: Bergamot, Boronia, Cassie, Cinnamon, Cistus, Clary Sage, Cypress, Fir, Frankincense, Geranium, Grapefruit, Jasmine, Juniper, Labdanum, Laurel Leaf, Lavender, Lemon, Lemongrass, Marjoram, Mimosa, Neroli, Patchouli, Pine, Rose, Rosemary, Thyme, Verbena, Vetiver, Ylang Ylang.

 

In China, Cupressus funebris wood is associated with mourning rituals and temple incense, symbolizing purification and transition.

Aromatherapy Properties: 

-Respiratory Support: Traditionally used in Chinese medicine for easing cough, congestion, and breathing difficulties.

-Circulatory Benefits: Said to promote better circulation, venous decongestion, and reduce fluid retention.

-Calming & Meditative: Helps relieve stress, anxiety, and grief; often used in rituals and spiritual ceremonies.

-Skin Care: Mild astringent and antiseptic properties; beneficial in formulations for oily skin and scalp.

Applications:

Perfumery:

-Used in masculine fragrances (fougères, woody, oriental accords).

-Fixative quality due to sesquiterpenes (cedrol).


Aromatherapy:

-Diffused for emotional balance, grounding, and meditation.

-Blends well with frankincense, sandalwood, cedarwood, juniper berry, patchouli, and citrus oils.


Cosmetic Formulations:

-Incorporated into soaps, skin care, perfume, beard oil, beard balm and aftershaves for its woody aroma and toning effect.

Main components:

-Alpha-cedrene: 10.0% – 16.0%
-Beta-fumebrene: 3.0% – 5.0%
-Beta-cedrene: 3.0% – 8.0%
-Thujopsene: 18.0% – 22.0%
-Cuparene: 2.0% – 5.0%
-Cedrol: 10.0% – 15.0%
-Limonene: 3-10%
-Terpinolene: 2-7%

Other: Myrcene, Sabinene, Beta-Caryphyllene, Longifolene, Himachalene.

 

General Safety Information: Do not take any oils internally and do not apply undiluted essential oils, onto the skin without advanced essential oil knowledge or consultation from a qualified aromatherapy practitioner. Use extreme caution when using oils with children. Consult a qualified aromatherapy practitioner before using oils with children, the elderly, if you have medical issues or are taking medications.

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The information presented here is for educating our customers about the traditional uses of essential oils and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. You are responsible for understanding the safe application of these products.