Blue Cypress Essential Oil
Blue Cypress Essential Oil Callitris Intratropica is a slow-growing native Australian cypress tree, exclusive to tropical Australia. The Callitris species are members of the Southern Conifer group of the Cupressaceæ family, with 14 members in Australia, and two in New Caledonia. A tree that is shrub-like in shape. The bark is peeled, and what is left is steam distilled to produce the deep-blue visous essential oil.
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| Botanical Name: | Callitris Intratropica R.T. Baker et H.G. Smith |
| Family: | Ranunculaceae |
| Synonyms: | Callitris columellaris var. intratropica. |
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| Parts Used: | Inner Bark, twigs and needles |
| Extraction Method: | Steam distillation. |
| Appearance: | Vibrant, brilliant blue liquid |
| Aroma Description: | Woody, smoky fragrance with sweet "liquorice" undertones |
| Perfume note: | Middle |
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| Blends well with: | Lavender, lemon tea tree, lemon myrtle, geranium, cedarwood, pine, mandarin, orange, sandalwood |
| Historical Uses: | The Australian Aborigines knew of the amazing skin moisturizing properties of Blue Cypress for thousands of years; they used it to protect their skin from the harsh desert climate. |
| Modern Uses: | Inhaled for allergic asthma. |
| Cautions: | Not known |
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