Hinoki Essential Oil

(Chamaecyparis obtusa)

Hinoki essential oil comes from the Hinoki cypress tree, Chamaecyparis obtusa, which is native to central Japan. The essential oil is distilled from the tree’s pinkish-brown wood and retains the woodsy, slightly citrusy aroma. Because of the quality of this tree, it was numbered among the “Five Sacred Trees of Kiso” which included the most valuable trees of the Kiso region. Hinoki essential oil benefits include its light, woodsy scent and the naturally occurring constituent alpha-pinene, making it a great addition to your essential oil collection. Steam distilled from sustainably harvested Japanese cypress trees, Hinoki essential oil has been used historically to refresh the soul. Today, the oil is used to increase spiritual awareness and to create a calming, relaxing environment.

Hinoki Essential Oil Uses:

• Create a calming space by diffusing Hinoki essential oil while working, studying, crafting or meditating
• Add to your bath to create a peaceful atmosphere
• Use with massage after exercise for a soothing, relaxing experience
• Diffuse or apply topically during yoga for a relaxing aroma that can increase spiritual awareness
• Use in your daily skin routine to support the appearance of healthy-looking skin

Product Summary

Hinoki essential oil comes from the Hinoki cypress tree, Chamaecyparis obtusa, which is native to central Japan. The essential oil is distilled from the tree’s red-brown wood, and it retains the warm, slightly citrusy aroma. Because of this tree’s valuable qualities, it is numbered among the Five Sacred Trees of Kiso, which include the most prized trees of the Kiso region. Today it can be found as a popular ornamental tree both in Japan and around the world. Product Information Page

Ingredients

Chamaecyparis obtusa† (Hinoki) oil †100% pure essential oil