Cupressus sempervirens, commonly known as Mediterranean cypress or Italian cypress is an evergreen plant that originates from the Eastern Mediterranean region particularly Syria and Persia. It was dubbed the name Italian Cypress because traces of the plant could be found all over italy
An Italain Cypess could grow as high as 115 feet. Aside from its towering height, it is popularly known for its age. A single tree could survive up to a thousand years. In fact, the oldest age recorded for the Mediterranean tree was around 4000 years old. It’s leaves are arranged in a spiral manner and only reaches 2 inches long. To grow healthily, a Cupressus sempervirens requires clay soil or sand. It also requires a full amount of exposure to sunlight. Because of it’s height, cypress trees are often built to withstand windy.
Mediterranean cypress is cultivated particularly for commercial use. One important acquisition is the essential oils it contains. The Cypress oil, which has a refreshing, woody and spicy smell, creates a calming effect on an individual. Many people use this herb to ease anger, stress and irritability. Aside from this, because of it’s soothing property, these trees are often found in gardens as well as cemeteries. The wood of a cupuressus sempervirens is commonly used to make coffins and sarcophagi for it contains essential oils that keep a tree from decomposing. Since it is also very durable, it is often used in creating doors.
Aside from this, the oils of the tree is often used to make shampoo because of its anti-oil and anti-dandruff effects. Oil from cypress trees are also used for weight maintenance due to its diuretic properties. As urination increases in quantity and frequency, toxins are washed out of the body helping reduce fat and swelling. Camphene, which is in the plant’s oil, has antiseptic properties that help prevent infection in wounds. Perfumes and creams are also created from it.
Italian Cypress is also a potent vasoconstrictor, which helps prevent excessive bleeding as well as prevents inflammation of varicose veins and hemorrhoids. The oil also contains antispasmodic effects, which are particularly useful to conditions such as related to the pulmonary system including asthma, and bronchitis. It also promotes the lung efficiency by preventing accumulation of phlegm and the reoccurrence of cough. Its antispasmodic property also helps relax uterine muscles to prevent abdominal cramping during menstruation. it also relaxes the nerves to prevent arthritic attacks.
Cypress oil can be prepared various ways depending on the effect wanted. It can be placed in vaporizers to help rid of pulmonary problems as well as provide a calming environment. It can be mixed with ate to be use in bath or compress to help soothe the body from its many problems.
Although Mediterranean Cypress has numerous uses, there has been no recent study regarding its effects on hormonal imbalance specifically that of estrogen. No references has also been made regarding its effectiveness in treating gynecomastia in men.
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