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Blue Cypress

Blue Cypress

Latin Name: Callitris columellaris
Description of Appearance: The Blue Cypress is a coniferous tree with grey-green to blue-green foliage and a distinct conical shape.
Common Names:
  • Blue Cypress
  • Australian Cypress
  • White Cypress
  • Murray River Cypress

Health Information

Health uses for this plant

Relaxation and stress relief

Active Ingredients: Sesquiterpenes for calming effects
Part Of Plant Used: Essential oil
Preperation Method: Diffusion or aromatherapy

Respiratory conditions

Active Ingredients: Guaiol and alpha-pinene known for their respiratory benefits
Part Of Plant Used: Wood and essential oil
Preperation Method: Steam distillation of the wood or inhalation of the essential oil

Skin conditions

Active Ingredients: Cuparene and gamma-eudesmol with anti-inflammatory properties
Part Of Plant Used: Essential oil
Preperation Method: Topical application after dilution in a carrier oil

Active Phytochemical

Active phytochemicals found in this plant

Guaiol

Description Guaiol is a natural terpene alcohol found in various essential oils, known for its woody and piney aroma.

Cuparene

Description Cuparene is a naturally occurring bicyclic sesquiterpene found in various plant species.

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Description of Appearance: Guaiacum officinale is a slow-growing evergreen tree native to the Caribbean and northern South America. It has dense, dark green foliage and produces small, blue flowers followed by berries.
Common Names:
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Common Names:
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Common Names:
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Copaiba
Latin Name: Copaifera officinalis
Description of Appearance: The Copaiba plant is a large tree native to the Amazon rainforest, with smooth bark and compound leaves. It produces small white flowers and a fruit that contains seeds used to extract the oil.
Common Names:
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Black Spruce

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Latin Name: Picea mariana
Description of Appearance: Picea mariana is a medium-sized coniferous tree with a narrow pyramidal shape, dark green needles, and small cones.
Common Names:
  • Black Spruce
  • Bog Spruce
  • Swamp Spruce
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