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Cypress

Cypress

Latin Name: Cupressus
Description of Appearance: Cypress trees are coniferous evergreens that typically have a tall, slender shape with scale-like leaves and small round cones.
Common Names:
  • Cypress
  • Cedar

Health Information

Health uses for this plant

Relieving stress and anxiety

Active Ingredients: Linalool, Alpha-pinene
Part Of Plant Used: Essential oil
Preperation Method: Aromatherapy or diluted for skin application

Easing muscle aches and pains

Active Ingredients: Cedrol, Alpha-pinene
Part Of Plant Used: Essential oil or extract from the wood
Preperation Method: Topical application or massage

Respiratory conditions

Active Ingredients: Camphene, Alpha-pinene, Limonene
Part Of Plant Used: Essential oil extracted from the leaves
Preperation Method: Inhalation through steam or diffuser

Active Phytochemical

Active phytochemicals found in this plant

Linalool

Description Linalool is a naturally occurring terpene alcohol that is commonly found in many flowers and spice plants.

Alpha-pinene

Description Alpha-pinene is a bicyclic monoterpene that is commonly found in the essential oils of various plants, known for its distinct pine aroma.

Cedrol

Description Cedrol is a natural compound found in conifer trees, specifically cedarwood. It is known for its woody and musty aroma.

Camphene

Description Camphene is a bicyclic monoterpene that is commonly found in essential oils of many plants.

Limonene

Description Limonene is a natural compound commonly found in the rind of citrus fruits.

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Latin Name: Lavandula
Description of Appearance: Lavandula is a fragrant herb with narrow, silver-green leaves and clusters of purple flowers on tall stems.
Common Names:
  • Lavender

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Latin Name: Ocimum basilicum
Description of Appearance: Aromatic herb with green leaves
Common Names:
  • Basil

Rosewood

Rosewood
Latin Name: Dalbergia
Description of Appearance: Dalbergia is a genus of small to large trees, known for their dark, dense, and durable timber. The leaves are typically pinnate, and the flowers are small and often fragrant.
Common Names:
  • Rosewood
  • Brazilian Rosewood
  • African Blackwood

Citrus

Citrus
Latin Name: Citrus species
Description of Appearance: Citrus plants are small to medium-sized trees with glossy, dark green leaves and fragrant white flowers. They produce round, juicy fruits known as citrus fruits.
Common Names:
  • Citrus
  • Orange tree
  • Lemon tree
  • Lime tree
  • Grapefruit tree
  • Mandarin tree
  • Tangerine tree

Cinnamon Bark

Cinnamon Bark
Latin Name: Cinnamomum verum
Description of Appearance: Cinnamomum verum is a small evergreen tree with aromatic bark and leaves.
Common Names:
  • Cinnamon Bark

Rosemary

Rosemary
Latin Name: Rosmarinus officinalis
Description of Appearance: Woody, perennial herb with needle-like leaves
Common Names:
  • Rosemary

Eucalyptus

Eucalyptus
Latin Name: Eucalyptus
Description of Appearance: Eucalyptus trees are tall, evergreen plants with long, lance-shaped leaves that produce a distinct menthol-like aroma. The bark of the tree is often smooth and colorful, shedding in long strips.
Common Names:
  • Eucalyptus
  • Gum tree

Hemp

Hemp
Latin Name: Cannabis sativa
Description of Appearance: Cannabis sativa is a tall, annual, dioecious plant with palmate leaves and clusters of small green flowers.
Common Names:
  • Hemp
  • Cannabis

Cedarwood

Cedarwood
Latin Name: Cedrus
Description of Appearance: Cedarwood is a type of tree that belongs to the genus Cedrus, known for its aromatic wood and conical shape. The tree has needle-like leaves and can grow up to a significant height.
Common Names:
  • Cedarwood
  • Cedar

Rosemary

Rosemary
Latin Name: Rosmarinus officinalis
Description of Appearance: Woody, perennial herb with needle-like leaves
Common Names:
  • Rosemary

Camphor Laurel

Camphor Laurel
Latin Name: Cinnamomum camphora
Description of Appearance: The Camphor Laurel tree is an evergreen tree with glossy, lance-shaped leaves that have a strong camphor scent when crushed. The tree can grow up to 30 meters tall and produces small white flowers that turn into black berries.
Common Names:
  • Camphor
  • White Camphor
  • Camphor Laurel

Citrus

Citrus
Latin Name: Citrus species
Description of Appearance: Citrus plants are small to medium-sized trees with glossy, dark green leaves and fragrant white flowers. They produce round, juicy fruits known as citrus fruits.
Common Names:
  • Citrus
  • Orange tree
  • Lemon tree
  • Lime tree
  • Grapefruit tree
  • Mandarin tree
  • Tangerine tree