Jade Cypress, is a slow-growing native Australian cypress tree, exclusive to tropical Australia. The Callitris species are members of the Southern Conifer group of the Cupressacea family, with fourteen species in Australia, and two in New Caledonia. The compact, neat tree, with dense green fine foliage reaches heights of 20 metres, and its branches can spread up to 10 metres at the base.
REPORTED ATTRIBUTES:
Traditional and Emotional uses reportedly include:-
Jade Cypress is used to to fumigate and to soothe cold and flu symptoms. It is also used in skin care but to a lesser extent than Australian Blue Cypress.
BLENDS WELL WITH
Jade Cypress blends with Lavender, Lemon, Tea Tree, Lemon Myrtle, Geranium, Cedarwood, Pine, Mandarin, Orange, Sandalwood, Clary Sage, Marjoram, Juniper, Rose, Jasmine, and Cardamom
HISTORY:
The Australian Aborigines knew of the amazing skin moisturizing properties of the Cypress for thousands of years; they used it to protect their skin from the harsh desert climate.