Essential Nose Cypress
Cupressus sempervirens
Cypress essential oil from Cupressus sempervirens branches and leaves is dominated by alpha-pinene (~48%) and delta-3-carene (~22%), with lesser amounts of terpinen-4-ol, limonene, and cedrol. The oil demonstrates potent antibacterial activity including complete inhibition of both antibiotic-susceptible and antibiotic-resistant Helicobacter pylori at 0.1% v/v, alongside significant antifungal and antioxidant properties.[1] Antioxidant activity against DPPH and ABTS radicals, antibacterial effects, and insecticidal activity have been confirmed in a further systematic study.[2]
- Also Known As
- Mediterranean Cypress, Italian Cypress
- Family
- Woody
- Perfumery Note
- Middle
- Intensity
- Medium
- Extraction
- Steam Distillation
- Plant Parts
- Wood
- Origins
- France, Spain, Morocco
- Effect
- Balancing, Grounding & Centering, Respiratory & Cleansing
- Aroma
- Woody, Fresh, Evergreen
- Applications
- Aromatherapy, Massage, Skincare, Medicinal
- Price
- $$$$Sourced from Northern Australia; the wood is difficult to process, and the cobalt blue color is rare
References
- [1]Chemical composition, antimicrobial and antibiofilm activity of the essential oil and methanol extract of the Mediterranean cypress (Cupressus sempervirens L.) — Selim SA et al. Ann Clin Microbiol Antimicrob, 2014
- [2]Antioxidant, antibacterial and insecticidal activities of cypress (Cupressus sempervirens L.) essential oil — Ben Farhat M et al. Molecules, 2023