CUBEBS. Piper cubebs. Closely related to Black Pepper (Piper nigrum). The essential oil is for EXTERNAL USE ONLY and it should always be diluted with a suitable carrier oil such as Sweet Almond Oil before applying to the skin. Keep it away from children and pets. It is non-toxic and non-irritant but with possible sensitization in some individuals. Use for bronchitis, catarrh, congestion, chronic coughs, cystitis, flatulence, indigestion, leucorrhoea, piles, sinusitis, sluggish digestion, throat infections, urethritis. (Also known as Cubeb Berry, Cubeba, Cubeba officinalis, False Pepper, Tailed Pepper.)
CUMIN SEED. Cuminum cyminum. Closely related to the Coriander plant. The essential oil is for EXTERNAL USE ONLY and it should always be diluted with a suitable carrier oil such as Sweet Almond Oil before applying to the skin. Keep it away from children and pets. It is non-toxic and non-irritant but with possible sensitization in some individuals. Phototoxic - avoid bright sunlight. Do not use if pregnant. Use for colic, debility, detoxifying, dyspepsia, flatulence, headaches, indigestion, migraine, nervous exhaustion, poor circulation, spasm. (Also known as Cuminum odorum, Cummin, Roman Caraway.)
CYPRESS. Cupressus sempervirens. Produced by steam distillation from needles and twigs the essential oil is for EXTERNAL USE ONLY and it should always be diluted with a suitable carrier oil such as Sweet Almond Oil before applying to the skin. Keep it away from children and pets. It is non-toxic and non-irritant but with possible sensitization in some individuals. Use for asthma, bronchitis, cellulitis, insect repellent, menopausal problems, tension, oily skin, poor circulation, rheumatism, stress, varicose veins, wounds, dysmenorrhoea, excessive perspiration, haemorrhoids, menorrhoea, muscular cramp, nervous tension, oedema, over-hydrated skin, pyorrhoea, spasmodic coughing, stress related conditions. (Also known as Italian Cypress, Mediterranean Cypress.) Used in Angel Therapy to stimulate the Third Chakra (solar plexus) for confidence, courage, power, self-esteem, achievement, emotional stability, and heightened awareness to one's surroundings - and also to stimulate the Fifth Chakra (throat) for spontaneity, communication, expression, for speaking and hearing the truth, and for clairaudience.