Essential Oil Profile Ho Wood
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. |
