Cypress, Wildcrafted

Pure Therapeutic Cypress essential oil, Wildcrafted Product Details Botanical name Cupressus sempervirens Extraction method / Source Steam distillation of the leaves and twigs Aroma Sweet balsamic Note Base Key constituents Delta-3-carene, alpha-pinene, terpinolene, cedrol, camphene, sabinene Plant description Botanical family: Cupressaceae (Cypress) Cypress is a very old species of evergreen tree that is indigenous to the Mediterranean, and now grows in coastal areas of Europe, North Africa and the Balkan countries. The trees can reach a height of up to 150 feet, and are remarkably long-lived. Some cypress trees are thought to be over 2000 years old! The trees produce dark green foliage and male and female cones that turn brown when mature. Regions of Production Spain, France Growing Practices Plants indigenous to the region are harvested from the wild, away from pesticides or chemical fertilizers. Replanting is done yearly to ensure the availability of the species. History / Fun Fact