Cypress Essential Oil Organic - Fresh, Woody & Grounding

Fresh, woody, and quietly transformative. Valley of the Moon's Cypress essential oil is certified organic, steam distilled from Cupressus sempervirens in Crete, with a clean, slightly spicy, balsamic aroma that invigorates the senses and promotes a deep sense of balance, clarity, and renewal. A favorite in massage and diffusion blends, Cypress has been associated with transformation and resilience since ancient times, and remains one of aromatherapy's most versatile and grounding botanicals.

The Oil

• Botanical Name: Cupressus sempervirens
• Origin: Crete
• Certification: Certified Organic
• Plant Part: Needles and twigs
• Extraction Method: Steam distillation
• Aroma: Fresh, woody, and slightly spicy with deep balsamic undertones and a clean, invigorating clarity
• Perfumery Note: Middle to base note

Why It Works

• Grounding and Clarifying: A favorite in aromatherapy for its refreshing and grounding qualities, Cypress promotes a sense of balance, focus, and mental clarity wherever it is used.
• Respiratory Support: Traditionally used to support clear airways and encourage deep, revitalizing breathing, making it especially valued during the colder months.
• Energetic Renewal: Historically associated with transformation and resilience, Cypress is traditionally used during times of change to release stagnant energy and invite renewal and inner strength.
• Vitality and Energy: Known for promoting vitality and a refreshed, energized mindset, Cypress creates an atmosphere that is both invigorating and grounded.
• Certified Organic Purity: Sourced from organically grown Cupressus sempervirens in Crete for a clean, authentic, and therapeutically complete oil.

How to Experience It

• Diffusion: Add 2-3 drops to your diffuser for a fresh, grounding, and clarifying atmosphere that supports focus and respiratory ease.
• Massage Blend: Dilute in a carrier oil and use in massage for its refreshing, grounding, and circulation-supporting properties. Try the Comfort and Renewal blend below.
• Comfort and Renewal Blend: Combine 4 drops Cypress, 1 drop Frankincense, and 1 drop Rose in 1 tablespoon (20ml) of carrier oil for a deeply grounding and restorative massage blend.
• Respiratory Support: Diffuse with Eucalyptus, Pine, or Frankincense during cold and flu season for warming, clearing respiratory support.
• Blending: Pairs beautifully with Bergamot, Lime, Lemon, Orange, Juniper, Pine, Lavender, and Frankincense.

What You'll Feel

• Grounded and Clear: The fresh, woody aroma anchors the mind and promotes a sense of focused, balanced clarity.
• Renewed: Stagnant energy lifts and a sense of fresh possibility settles in, making Cypress a natural companion for transitions and new beginnings.
• Breathing Freely: Clear, open airways and a sense of revitalized, deep breathing come with diffusion or topical use in a diluted blend.
• Resilient: The ancient energy of Cypress, associated with transformation and inner strength since antiquity, brings a quiet confidence to any moment of change.

Made For Moments Like These

Respiratory support, times of transition and renewal, grounding diffusion, massage and body care, focus and mental clarity, or any time you want the fresh, ancient strength of organic Cretan Cypress to clear the air and restore your sense of balance.

Product Details

• Botanical Name: Cupressus sempervirens
• Origin: Crete
• Certification: Certified Organic
• Plant Part: Needles and twigs
• Extraction Method: Steam distillation
• Purity: 100% pure essential oil, no synthetic fragrances or additives

Explore More by Valley of the Moon

Love this oil? Browse the full Valley of the Moon collection, single origin essential oils, rare botanicals, and artisan blends for the discerning aromatherapy enthusiast.

Safe Use Guidelines
For external use only. Always dilute before skin application. Patch test before first use. Keep out of reach of children. Consult your healthcare provider if pregnant, nursing, or under medical supervision. These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.