Ho Wood - 100% Pure Essential Oil 10 ml (ChildSafe)
Child Safe When Diluted.
Ho Wood Essential Oil Organic is a woody fragrant essential oil that has some similarity to the Rosewood Oil. Ho Wood became more popular once it main constituents Linalool was discovered. Ho Wood is one of the most potent sources of naturally occurring linalol found in any steam distilled essential oil. It's main properties analgesic, anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, antispasmodic, hypertensive, immune stimulant and sedative.
GENERAL PROPERTIES:
• anti-infectious
• antibacterial
• antifungal
• antiviral
• antiparasitic
• tonic
THERAPEUTIC BENEFITS:
• promotes a relaxing and peaceful environment
• incredibly calming due to its high linalool content
• leaves a pleasant cooling effect on the skin when applied topically
• helps soothe red and itchy skin
• helps ease respiratory symptoms resulting from the common cold and seasonal allergies
Botanical Name: Cinnamomum camphora
Family Name: Lauraceae
Country of Origin: China
Part of Plant Used: Wood
Method of Extraction: Steam distillation
Scent: Ho Wood Essential Oil has a woody, floral scent that has sweet and camphoraceous notes
Where Cultivated: It is native to eastern Asia. Today, the tree is found in many other parts of the world, including Australia, the southern United States, southern Europe, southern and eastern Africa, and some oceanic islands with warm climates.
MIDDLE NOTE: Sits at the heart of an aroma; sets the theme and emerges once top notes have dissipated.
DESCRIPTION:
Ho Wood Essential Oil is extracted using steam distillation of crude Camphor resin
Ho Wood Essential Oil has recently been used as a replacement for Rosewood Essential Oil because of their similar chemical properties. It has many similar applications and is considered both stimulating and relaxing to the mind. Ho Wood is also reported to have anti-depressant, anti-microbial, anti-septic, aphrodisiac, and bactericidal properties. There are also claims that it can play a role as a cellular stimulant, cephalic, and tissue regenerator. Ho Wood is also commonly broken down by its aromatic components for resale.
Ho Wood Oil is steam distilled from the bark and wood of the ho tree. This oil is extremely high in calming linalool and is excellent for promoting a peaceful and relaxing environment. Ho Wood has a woody, floral, and camphorous scent. Its aroma and properties are very similar to Rosewood Oil, which as a threatened species, should be avoided. The camphor content in Ho Wood Oil results in a cooling feeling when used topically.
It blends well with bergamot, basil, cedarwood atlas, chamomile german, chamomile roman, lavender, lemon, rosemary, sandalwood Australian, and ylang ylang.
DIRECTIONS:
Blend Ho Wood with Lavender Oil and diffuse to promote deep relaxation. For an uplifting yet comforting atmosphere, blend Ho Wood Oil with a citrus oil such as Bergamot or Grapefruit. For topical use, dilute with a carrier oil and apply to red, itchy areas.
Aromatic - Diffuse using 2-3 drops per 100 ml of water or use in a personal inhaler.
Topical - Dilute 2-5% in a carrier.
CAUTIONS:
Keep out of reach of children. For external use only. If swallowed, seek urgent care/call poison control. Do not use undiluted. Avoid eyes and mucous membranes; if contact occurs, rinse with vegetable oil. Do not use if pregnant/breastfeeding or on sensitive/inflamed skin or dermatitis. If allergic reaction occurs, stop use and call a health care practitioner. For prolonged use, consult a health care practitioner.
SPECIFIC CAUTIONS:
Dilute before use; for external use only. May cause skin irritation in some individuals; a skin test is recommended prior to use. Contact with eyes should be avoided.
IMPORTANT: All True Aroma Living (TAL) products are for external use only unless otherwise indicated. This information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease, and it should not be used by anyone who is pregnant or under the care of a medical practitioner. Please refer to our policies for further details, and our disclaimer below.