- Callitris columellaris F. Muell. (Cupressaceae) — steam distillate from wood. Synonyms: Victorian emerald cypress, green cypress, coastal cypress pine. Same genus as Blue Cypress (C. intratropica) + Jade Cypress (C. glaucophylla) but DIFFERENT chemistry + DIFFERENT safety profile.
- Hazards: None known. Cautions: Low blood pressure. (T&Y verbatim p.557).
- Max dermal — no specific T&Y quantitative limit; framework default 5.0% adult. Non-phototoxic (wood steam distillate). Adverse skin reactions: no information found for emerald cypress oil; citronellic acid appears non-reactive on healthy skin; no data on guaiol.
- Acute toxicity — no information for emerald cypress oil; citronellic acid appears non-toxic; no data on guaiol. Oil contains no known carcinogens. γ-Eudesmol anticarcinogenic + β-eudesmol antiangiogenic per Hsieh 2001 + Tsuneki 2005 (constituent-level signals NOT clinical claims).
- Key rails: Guaiol 20.0% + β-eudesmol 5.7% combined → hypotensive effect (Arora et al 1967) → LOW BLOOD PRESSURE oral caution. β-Eudesmol content (5.7%) lower than Blue Cypress (14.4%) → NOT contraindicated in pregnancy (unlike [[cypress-blue]]). 4-variant cypress family disambiguation CRITICAL — see §12.
Tổng Quan
- Danh pháp khoa học
- Callitris columellaris F. Muell.
- Họ thực vật
- Cupressaceae
- Bộ phận dùng
- Wood
- Phương pháp chiết xuất
- steam_distillation
- Màu sắc
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- Phân loại nốt hương
- Nốt Base
- Hương thơm
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- Chemotype / Cultivar
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Phân loại nốt
Base
Cường độ
3/5
Độ bền trên da
2–4 giờ
Họ hương
Woody-green-citrus with subtle honey-citronellic facet
Hương đầu (Opening)(0–15 phút)
hushed green timber with a rosy undertow, warm dry wood dusted in soft wax, distant earthy anchor, forest-still and clean
Hương giữa (Heart)(15–60 phút)
gỗ xanh trầm mặc với dư vị hoa hồng thoáng qua, gỗ khô ấm áp phủ lớp sáp mỏng, neo đỡ sâu xa của đất, trong lành tựa rừng đứng lặng
Hương nền (Drydown)(1–4 giờ)
2–4 giờ
Cường độ hương
3/5
Da khô
3/5
Da dầu/mụn
4/5
Da lão hóa
4/5
Da thường
4/5
Da nhạy cảm
3/5
Da hỗn hợp
4/5
Nhập khẩuImported
Tên gọi tại Việt Nam
Tinh dầu Cypress Ngọc Lục Bảo (Bách xanh lá mạ)
Pha Chế & Hòa Hợp
hypotensive
Guaiol and β-eudesmol constituents demonstrated blood pressure-lowering activity in pharmacological models, providing mechanistic rationale for mild circulatory support at aromatherapy dilutions.
Ref: Arora et al (1967)
anticarcinogenic (in vitro, constituent-level)
γ-Eudesmol, a sesquiterpene alcohol constituent of Callitris columellaris wood oil, has shown anticarcinogenic activity in cell-culture models.
Ref: Hsieh et al (2001)
antiangiogenic (in vitro, constituent-level)
β-Eudesmol inhibits angiogenesis in vitro, a mechanistic finding relevant to antiproliferative hypotheses but not validated in whole-oil clinical settings.
Ref: Tsuneki et al (2005)
grounding / nervous system support
Sesquiterpene-alcohol-dominant Cupressaceae wood oils are traditionally used for calming; high guaiol and eudesmol content may modulate autonomic arousal via olfactory pathways.
Ref: class-extrapolation from cypress (Cupressus sempervirens)
antimicrobial
Sesquiterpene alcohols including guaiol and β-eudesmol have demonstrated antimicrobial activity in closely related sesquiterpene-alcohol-dominant species.
Ref: class-extrapolation from guaiacwood (guaiol-dominant EO)
skin-supportive / sebum regulation
Wood-type Cupressaceae oils are traditionally applied to oily and combination skin; sesquiterpene alcohol constituents may assist in normalising sebaceous secretion.
Ref: Tisserand & Young 2014, Ch.13
AI-summary
No RCT-grade clinical trials have been located for Cypress Emerald (Callitris columellaris) essential oil as a whole. Available evidence is constituent-level only: Arora et al (1967) demonstrated hypotensive activity for guaiol and β-eudesmol in pharmacological models; Hsieh et al (2001) identified anticarcinogenic activity for γ-eudesmol in cell culture; Tsuneki et al (2005) showed β-eudesmol inhibits angiogenesis in vitro. These studies provide mechanistic rationale but cannot be extrapolated to clinical outcomes for the intact oil at aromatherapy dilutions. Traditional uses — grounding, skin-supportive, circulatory — are not separately clinically validated for this species.
NarrativeTâm trạng: Grounding, Balancing
steadinesscalmresiliencerenewalinner quietclarity
Chakra
heart
Ngũ hành
kim
| Phương pháp | Liều lượng | Ghi chú |
|---|---|---|
| Diffusion | 3–5 drops in 100 ml water | Diffuse up to 60 minutes per session. Grounding, meditative atmosphere; blends well with frankincense, sandalwood, or vetiver for an earthy woody profile. |
| Topical massage | 1–3% in carrier oil (max 5% adult) | Dilute in jojoba or fractionated coconut for body massage. Circulatory-support focus on limbs and feet. Not assessed for pregnancy — avoid unless cleared by practitioner. |
| Inhalation (personal inhaler) | 4–6 drops on inhaler wick | Suitable for on-the-go grounding or acute stress reduction. Inhale 3–5 breaths per session, up to 4 sessions daily. |
| Skincare blend | 0.5–1% in facial carrier | Best suited for oily or combination skin; blend with jojoba or rosehip. Avoid on broken or inflamed skin. Patch-test recommended for sensitive individuals. |
Dầu nền phù hợp
JojobaLightweight and structurally similar to skin sebum; complements the sebum-normalising properties of Callitris wood oil and suits both body and facial applications.
Fractionated Coconut OilNon-greasy, odourless, long shelf life; ideal neutral base for massage blends where the woody-resinous aroma should remain unaltered.
Rosehip Seed OilRich in linoleic acid; pairs well with mature or combination skin blends, where rosehip's regenerative profile complements the sesquiterpene-alcohol constituents.
Sweet Almond OilMedium-weight emollient; versatile general-purpose base for body massage and circulatory support blends.
Kết hợp tốt với
WoodyFloralEarthyResinousGreen
Blend kinh điển
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[Tisserand & Young] Ch.13 p.557–558 (Cypress, emerald)
[Condon] chemistry profile
[Arora et al] guaiol + β-eudesmol hypotensive
[Hsieh et al] γ-eudesmol anticarcinogenic
[Tsuneki et al] β-eudesmol antiangiogenic
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