Ho Leaf Ct Linalol Essential Oil
$184.00
Steam distilled from the wood and leaves, Ho Leaf has a clean, sweet, floral woody and delicate odour. It may help with respiratory maintenance and is useful for everyday stresses.
How to Use
4-5 drops in bath, on tissue or in a vaporiser. 15 drops in 50ml carrier.
WARNING – do not apply undiluted or internally. Keep away from children and eyes. Store in a cool, dark place.
| Latin Name |
Cinnamomum camphora |
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Synonyms |
Ho Leaf, Chinese Rosewood, Formosan Camphor, Ho-Sho Leaf |
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Plant family |
Lauraceae |
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Extraction |
Steam distillation of the wood and leaves |
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Origin |
China, Japan, Taiwan |
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Plant characteristics |
Tall tree growing up to ten metres in as many years. When grown in a plantation the trees are coppiced, and harvested twice yearly. |
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Oil characteristics |
The oil possesses a clean, sweet, floral woody and delicate odor, and is clear to Light Yellow |
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Traditional use |
The Ho-Sho [Ho = fragrant] tree was called formerly Shiu-Sho [Shiu = bad smelling], and the oil obtained from it was known as Shiu Oil. The characteristic of the Ho-Sho is that its chief component is linalool. At one time Ho-Sho was not produced at all, but when it was realised that linalool could be used as a valuable perfume ingredient, the exploitation and distillation of Ho-Sho trees were started in 1920. The rectified oil, obtained from crude Ho-Sho oil by fractional distillation, gained a worldwide reputation as an excellent source for the isolation of linalool. |
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Blends well with |
Jasmine, Ylang Ylang, Rosewood, Patchouli, Vetiver, Rose, Bergamot, Orange, Mandarin & Neroli. Lavender and Geranium, Frankincense and Clary Sage, and the various wood oils. |
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Cautions and comments |
No known toxicity. |
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Main chemical constituents |
Alcohol. Linalool (up to 89%), cineole, g-terpinene, terpinolene,p-cymene,cis-linalool oxide |
Suitable for : All skin