Properties

Cypress oil has a penetrating and spicy smell.

It originated from the Mediterranean region.

It is extracted from its seed using steam distillation.

Cuminic, Cymene, Dipentene, Limonene and Pinene.

antiseptic, anti-spasmodic, antitoxic, bactericidal, carminative, digestive, diuretic, emmenagogue, nervine and stimulant.

1. Cumin oil is used as a warming oil and helps in relieving muscular pains.
2. It is used as a stimulant in the digestive system which helps with bloating, colic, dyspepsia, flatulence and indigestion.
3. Cumin oil is effective on headaches, migraine and nervous exhaustion.

• Cumin oil should be used very sparingly.
• It should not be used when the skin will be exposed to sunlight and people having sensitive skin.
• It should be avoided during pregnancy.