Roses & Mint: Aromatherapy & Essential Oils

 

Essential Oil Profile

Ho Wood

Botanical Name: Cinnamomum camphora
Common Method Of Extraction: Steam distilled
Parts Used: Wood
Note Classification: Middle
Aroma: Bright, warm, slightly woody
Largest Producing Countries: China and Japan

Traditional Use: Mainly used in the fragrance industry.

Properties: Analgesic, antidepressant, antiseptic, sedative

Constituents:  Linalool, 1,8-cineole, eugenol

Benefits:   Anxiety, depression. Ho wood is mainly used in the fragrance industry as a substitute for rosewood oil.

Blends Well With: Basil, cajeput, chamomile, lavender, sandalwood, ylang ylang

Of Interest: Traditionally used as a material for the handles of Japanese swords and knives because it is soft and will not scratch the blades. Most often used nowadays for ornamental parts of houses and cabinet making. It is very similar to Rosewood but produced from a much more renewable source.

Safety Data: Generally considered safe.

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