Cypress is a medicinal plant, popularly known as common cypress, Italian cypress and Mediterranean cypress, traditionally used to treat circulatory problems, such as varicose veins, heavy legs, leg spills, varicose ulcers and hemorrhoids.In addition, it can also be used as an aid in the treatment of urinary incontinence, prostate problems, colitis and diarrhea.
Its scientific name is Cupressus sempervirens L.et can be purchased in some markets and in health food stores, in the form of essential oil.
- Cypress is traditionally used to treat circulatory problems.
- Such as varicose veins.
- Heavy legs.
- Leg blows.
- Varicose ulcers and hemorrhoids.
In addition, it can also be used as an adjuvant in the treatment of day or nighttime urinary incontinence, prostate problems, colitis, diarrhea, cold and flu, as it helps to lower fever, has an expectorant effect, similar to cough, antioxidant and antimicrobial.Action.
Cypress has febrile, expectorant, cough suppressant, antioxidant, and antimicrobial properties.
Cypress is used as an essential oil and should always be diluted
No side effects were found for cypress.
The use of cypress is contraindicated for people with hypersensitivity to this plant and for pregnant women.