Cypriol Essential Oil

Cypriol or nagarmotha oil is incredibly popular in India and in Ayurvedic practices. Here's a quick look at the properties, benefits and uses of this essential oil.

Quick Glance at Cypriol Essential Oil
Pros: This oil may have anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial benefits.
Cons: -
Precautions: Always talk to your doctor before using this or any other essential oil.

Properties of Cypriol Essential Oil

Name

The botanical name for cypriol or nagarmotha is Cyperus scariosus. Always check this name before buying this essential oil.

Color & Scent

The color of cypriol oil ranges from golden yellow to amber and brown. And the smell? Well, cypriol essential oil has a woody, earthy, slightly leathery, smoky scent.

Compounds

There is some variability in the chemical composition of this essential oil. But, for the most part, the following compounds have been found in cypriol oil: cyperene (which can make up roughly 20% of the oil), alpha-copaene, alpha-cyperone, alpha-pinene, beta-selinene, beta-caryophyllene, beta-pinene, cyperotundone, and patchulenone.

Benefits of Cypriol Essential Oil

Unfortunately, there has been very little research into the benefits of cypriol essential oil. Sad, right?

Only this 2014 study attempted to compile some of the past studies that investigated the oil. It noted that a study done some 40 years ago found cypriol essential oil exhibited anti-inflammatory effects. And another study (done in the 1980s) suggested the oil has antimicrobial and anti-fungal benefits.

Clearly, cypriol is not well studied. Hopefully, in the future, this will change and I can add more recent, proven benefits of cypriol essential oil.

Uses of Cypriol Essential Oil

Hey, if you’re looking for a masculine, earthy, woody, leathery scent, well, cypriol should be your choice! It's really unique and wonderful.

And you can blend it a number of other woody, earthy essential oils too like cedarwood, sandalwood, patchouli and clary sage. Plus it works well with floral and citrus oils. So pair cypriol with bergamot, grapefruit, jasmine, orange, and ylang ylang essential oils.

You can also add this essential oil to your massage blend. But don't forget to patch test first to make sure you are not allergic to the oil. And don't use a blend with a concentration greater than 5%. That works up to be about 5 drops (total) of essential oils to 1 teaspoon of a carrier oil.

Finally, it is important to put safety first. So always talk to your doctor before using this or any other essential oil. And if you are pregnant, nursing, or take medication, you should not use this oil.

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