Flora Friday - Lawson Cypress

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Hello all!! This week's Flora Friday is Lawson Cypress!!

Lawson Cypress (Chamaecyparis Lawsoniana) is conifer species of the Cupressaceae family. Other names include: 

- Lawson's Cypress 
- Port Orford Cedar
- Oregon Cedar
- Port Orford White Cedar
- Lawson's False Cypress
- Lawson Cedar
- Ginger Pine
- False Cypress
- Ellwoodii
- لاوسون (Sindhi)



Where To Find

Lawson Cypress is native to Oregon (Southwestern) and California (Northwestern) and are primarily found along streams in the Klamath Mountains. They have also been naturalised in Europe, particularly in the South 



Edible Parts

Lawson Cypress is not edible. It's not poisonous but nearly every tree that has Cypress as a common name is not edible for one reason or another 



Medical Uses

The resin is a powerful diuretic. It can also supposedly help with:

- Respiratory health
- Boosting the immune system
- Fungal infections
- Hair Health
- Inflammation
- Wound healing
- Excess sweating
- Relieving anxiety


Check with local experts and your doctor first!



Magickal Uses

Cypress trees as a whole can be used for:

- Grounding
- Protection
- Purification
- Luck
- Prosperity
- Longevity (particularly in aiding the longevity of a Spell)
- Divination
- Spirit Work
- Past life recall
- Death Work 



Victorian Flower Language

In Victorian Flower Language, Cypress means mourning.



This blog is for educational purposes only, please consult your doctor and experts before trying home remedies!


I hope you've enjoyed this post!! I'll try to include more trees and other plants in future Flora Fridays!!


Blessings,

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