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Cypress Essential oil - Resilience, Longevity, Purification.

  • Writer: Urbonas Saulius
    Urbonas Saulius
  • Mar 20
  • 4 min read

The Art of Letting Go:

Have you ever felt stuck? Is it as if something unseen is stopping you from getting ahead, getting clear, or even feeling happy? Maybe it’s the gravity of past performances, persistent self-doubt or the crushing heaviness of contemporary existence. We all carry emotional and mental baggage, which penalises our creativity, productivity and overall health.


Well, there is a natural way to release, reset and go forward with renewed energy. One that has been used for thousands of years to promote resilience, longevity and purification.

Cypress essential oil – a transformative power player liberating you from the old and propelling you into a more liberated life.

For this giant tree to prosper, all old branches need to fall off – just as we must learn to release those things that no longer serve us, and Cypress essential oil can help guide us on this path. If trees could speak, the Cypress would say:

"Stand tall, let go, move on."

A Symbol of Strength

The Cypress tree has symbolised resilience and endurance throughout the ages.

  • The ancient Greeks burned cypress wood in purification rituals

  • The Egyptians turned to it in embalming — a testament to its preserving properties.

  • Even Leonardo da Vinci held the cypress in esteem, tracing it in numerous works as a tribute to endurance and the eternal cycle of life.

Cypress essential oil comes from the needles and twigs of the cypress tree (Cupressus sempervirens). It is high in monoterpenes, which are responsible for cypress essential oil cleansing and stimulating properties.


Research shows aromatherapy with cypress oil:

  • Decrease anxiety and increase emotional stability.

  • Its crisp, woody aroma helps to release deep-seated fears and stress.

  • Circulation & Detoxification – Cypress oil is a natural vasoconstrictor that assists with circulation and fluid retention.

  • The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine contains a study in which cypress oil is recognised as helping calm swollen veins and lymphatic congestion, making it an ideal oil for detoxification and renewal.

  • Respiratory Health and Purification - Cypress oil is an antimicrobial and an expectorant, so it has been used to clear congestion and support lung health.


Cypress Oil - Release and Growth Tools & Techniques

Are you feeling emotionally heavy?

Try this straightforward yet powerful hack:

  • Place a bowl of steaming water on a flat surface, and add 5 drops of cypress oil.

  • Breathe in deeply, imagining negativity déjà vù’ing out of your body with every exhale.

  • Visualise your breath, bringing light and energy into your mind and soul as you inhale.

  • At the end of 5 minutes, take a deep breath and a strong, powerful exhale, a symbolic release.


My Special:

"Go-Forward" Morning Diffusion

Diffuse cypress oil in your workspace to start your day clear and better focused. The best practice is to use it while you are doing your morning exercises, or at the workplace.

Blend:

  • 5 drops of cypress oil (for the new start)

  • 3 drops lemon oil (for mental clarity)

  • 2 drops of rosemary oil (for concentration)

  • 1 drop of cinnamon bark oil (for disinfection)

This dynamic blend will wake you up, clear the brain fog, and take on tasks with tenacity.


Detox physically & emotionally with Cypress Massage

When feeling stagnant or tense, try a detoxifying cypress massage:

  • Combine 5 drops of cypress oil with a carrier oil.

  • Gently massage your legs, arms, and chest in upward motions to boost circulation and lymphatic drainage.

Not only does this technique allow your mind to detox on a physical level, but it gives your mind the opportunity to detox emotionally as well.

Grounding Meditation with Cypress

Cypress essential oil has grounding properties and makes an excellent addition to mindfulness practices:

  • Rub a drop of cypress oil on your wrists and temples.

  • Sit comfortably, determine your body for yourself, close your eyes, and breathe.

  • Inhaling, picture the air drawing strength from its deep roots, like the tall cypress tree.

  • Then, exhale all the negativity, self-doubt, and fear, leaving space for clarity and confidence.

This simple 5 to 10 minutes meditation can make wonders to anybody who tries.


Summary

More than merely aromatic, cypress essential oil is a tool for releasing, standing tall, and walking forward.

Whatever your intention may be - detoxifying your body, eliminating emotional stagnation, or instilling self-control - Cypress is here to lead the way.


Now it’s your turn! If you only feel like trying one technique from this post, pick one and try it today. Be it a deep inhale, a soothing rub down of your neck, or a ceremonial act, dare yourself to let go and release.

The past has no hold over you — and with each drop of Cypress essential oil, you redeem your power.

Are you ready? Do it and feel and change!


Be aware!

Shockingly, about 90% of the available essential oils are contaminated or diluted with phthalates, petroleum products, and other harmful chemicals. Protect your health by making informed choices.

If you need a safe choice of essential oils recommendations, feel free to contact me on

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