Cypress

Overview

Venous tonic

Latin name : Cupressus sempervirens

Phytotherapy Profile

Plant Part Used

Noix (cones)

Preparation Forms

extrait sec, gelule, huile essentielle

Active Compounds

proanthocyanidines, flavonoides, terpenes

Therapeutic Properties

• Vasoconstrictor
• Astringent
• Decongestant

Recommended Dosage

2-3g cones as decoction or 200-400 mg extract 2x/day

Safety Profile

• Pregnancy : ✗ Not recommended
• Breastfeeding : ✗ Not recommended
• Children : ✗ Not recommended