Used in aromatherapy for the symptomatic relief of:
Skin concerns, wounds, perfumery and anti-infectious.
Used in aromatherapy to help ease emotional symptoms of:
Stress, anxiety, and uplifts the emotions.
Ho Wood has very recently become a very popular essential oil. While it has long been used in traditional medicine, its popularity has grown as a substitute for Rosewood Essential oil. Rosewood has become endangered, but Ho Wood is sustainably grown and carries many of the same properties.
Name of Oil: Ho Wood
Latin Binomial: Cinnamomum camphora
Extraction Method: Steam
Countries of Origin: Japan
Scent Profile: Sweet, woody, fresh, slightly floral
Parts used in distillation: Twigs, bark, wood
Oil Characteristics: Clear, medium, medium aroma
Cultivation: Certified Organic
Used in aromatherapy for the symptomatic relief of:
Skin concerns, wounds, perfumery and anti-infectious.
Used in aromatherapy to help ease emotional symptoms of:
Stress, anxiety, and uplifts the emotions.
Known as a staple in traditional medicine
1,8 cineole, camphor, linalool, terpineol, safrole
Safety:
No known safety concerns
Books Cited:
The Complete Guide to Aromatherapy, 2nd Edition – Salvatore Battaglia
Essential Oil Safety , 2nd Edition – Robert Tisserand and Rodney Young
Aromatherapy – Jennifer Peace Rhind
The Complete Book of Essential Oils & Aromatherapy – Valerie Wormwood
Aromatherapeutic Blending – Jennifer Peace Rhind
The Fragrant Mind – Valerie Wormwood
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