What is sarv (سرو)?

Sarv is the Persian name for the Mediterranean cypress (Cupressus sempervirens) — a long-lived evergreen tree whose cones and foliage have been used in Persian medicine for thousands of years, and whose form is a poetic symbol of resilience and graceful aging.

Is cypress essential oil safe to ingest?

No. Cypress essential oil is for external use only. Traditional preparations are decoctions of the dried cones taken in small, supervised amounts; the concentrated oil is far stronger and not appropriate for internal use.

How does cypress help varicose veins?

Astringent tannins and proanthocyanidins in the cones traditionally tone the walls of weakened veins. Diluted essential oil massaged upward along the legs, plus a cooled decoction compress, is the classic external protocol.

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Sarv — ancient Persian symbol of resilience; astringent cones traditionally used for veins, sweating, and respiratory tone.

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