Guide to essential oils

Essential oil of Organic ho wood

Very similar to Rosewood, Hô Wood essential oil has the same revitalising and purifying properties on the skin. Hô Wood essential oil is used to combat the signs of skin ageing and blemishes.

How to use

  • Food grade

    Food grade

    Possible but not recommended

  • Aromatherapy bath

    Aromatherapy bath

    Appropriate

  • Skin application and massage

    Skin application and massage

    Suitable

  • Cosmetic active ingredient

    Cosmetic active ingredient

    Suitable

  • Diffusion

    Diffusion

    Suitable

Features

Properties and uses

Precautions

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Features

Production process

Complete distillation by steam distillation followed by rectification by successive distillation

Part of the plant used

Leaves and branches

Botanical name

Cinnamomum camphora CT linalool

Warning

The properties, information and methods of use below are quotes from reference books or websites on aromatherapy, hydrolatherapy and phytotherapy. This general information is provided for informative purposes only and in no way constitutes medical guidance. Under no circumstances can this information be used as a substitute for a medical diagnosis, consultation or follow-up, nor can it incur our liability. We recommend that you consult the guide to essential oils before using them, so that you are aware of any precautions that need to be taken. If in doubt, consult a doctor before using essential oils.

Properties and uses

Hô Wood essential oil is traditionally used for : Acne, spots, eczema, wrinkles, fine lines, immunity (stimulating the immune system), urinary tract infections, fungal infections.

Health

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Exceptionally rich in linalool, Hô Wood essential oil has recognised antibacterial and antiparasitic properties, as well as mild analgesic effects when applied locally. Very mild, it is traditionally used to treat colds, flu and bronchitis, as well as to combat fungal infections of the skin.

Properties

In the field of health, Ho Wood essential oil is recognised for its properties:

  • Powerfulantibacterial and anti-infectious properties

  • Antiviral and immune support

  • Fungicide

...but also

  • Antiparasitic

  • Mild analgesic

Uses

Hô Wood essential oil is traditionally used for the following conditions:

  • Rhinopharyngitis, colds, bronchitis, flu

  • Cystitis, vaginitis, leucorrhoea, vulvitis

  • Fungal nof tinfections of the skin, nailsls and gynaecology

  • Asthenia, reduced immunity

In practice

Purifying for the skin: Mix into your oil blend. Apply your mixture locally to the area concerned.

Urinary and gynaecological health: Mix into your oil blend. Apply your mixture locally by rubbing on the lower abdomen.

Precautions

  • Not recommended during the first three months of pregnancy.

  • Keep out of reach of children.

  • Certain natural compounds contained in this essential oil may present a risk of allergy for certain sensitive individuals when the essential oil is incorporated into a cosmetic composition (in accordance with the 7th Amendment to the European Directive on cosmetic products (2003/15/EC)): linalool and, to a lesser extent, geraniol, limonene.

  • As a general rule, always carry out a test application of your mixture, in the crease of the elbow, at least 48 hours before using it.


For use as a cosmetic ingredient please refer to the specific precautions.


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Turpentine often has a 'synthetic' connotation and is too quickly associated with paint and solvents. However, turpentine is an entirely natural substance, obtained by steam distillation of the resin of the maritime pine or cluster pine (Pinus pinaster), and has well-known medicinal properties.

Historically, its essential oil was widely used for its properties in clearing and purifying the respiratory and urinary tracts. It is also traditionally reputed to be a valuable addition to treatments for joint and muscle ailments.

Equivalents

Essential Oils

1 ml = approximately 35 drops (with our Aroma-Zone dropper caps)

Carrier oils

1 pump (Aroma-Zone aluminium pump) = approx. 0.15 ml

Mass / Volume conversion (for a liquid)

Mass (g) = Density x Volume (ml) at 20°C

Further information

1 full teaspoon = between 3 and 4.5 ml

1 full tablespoon = between 7.5 and 10 ml


However, these spoon ratios depend on a number of factors (e.g. viscosity of the liquid, temperature, depth and size of the spoon, rheological behaviour of the liquid), and we strongly advise you to use precise measuring equipment, such as graduated test tubes, graduated pipettes, and precision scales.

Aromatherapy recipes from the bibliography

EO = Essential Oil VO = Carrier Oil or Macerated Oil

Urinary and gynaecological infections (D. Baudoux)

Health & wellbeingGynaecological issues

  • Hô Wood essential oil: 3 ml

  • Hazelnut oil: 2 ml

Use : 4 drops of the mixture applied locally to the lower abdomen.

Bibliography

1

'Huiles essentielles chémotypées et leurs synergies'

Dr A. Zhiri - D. Baudoux

2

'L'Aromathérapie exactement'

P. Franchomme, R. Jollois and D. Pénoël