HO WOOD ESSENTIAL OIL
A tree related to the Camphor Tree. It grows up to 20 - 30 meters tall with leaves that have a glossy, waxy appearance and the camphor odor when crushed. Produces bight green leaves in the Spring with small white flower bundles and small black colored berry-like (approximately 1 cm) fruit clusters. The pale bark is very rough and vertically fissured. A major explosion at a linalool-producing facility in 1985 greatly decreased the available supply of Rosewood Essential Oil. This launched Ho Wood as a natural and sustainable replacement and substantially increased its popularity.
VOLUME: 4 fl oz
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: China
BOTANICAL NAME: Cinnamomum camphora
ODOR/AROMA: a middle note, medium aroma, sweeter woodsy scent like a rosewood scent but with camphoraceous notes, characteristic linalool odor
COLOR: pale yellowish
CONSISTENCY: thin
FLASH POINT: 75C
PLANT PART: Bark and Twigs and Leaves
EXTRACTION METHOD: Steam Distilled
C.A.S.: 92201-50-8, 8022-91-1, 8008-51-3
KOSHER: Yes
PHTHALATE FREE: Yes
PARABEN FREE: Yes
COMMON USES: Also referred to as Shiu Oil or "White Camphor". Commonly broken for its aromatic constituents. Used as a replacement for Rosewood Essential Oil because of its similar chemical properties and applications. Previously used for sword and knife handles because it would not scratch the fine blades. Popular in shampoos and hair treatments as well as in toiletries such as lotions and deodorants.
CAUTIONS: For external use only. May cause skin irritation in some individuals. A skin test is recommended prior to use, dilute prior to use. Contact with eyes should be avoided.
STORAGE: It is recommended that oils be packaged in colored glass or metal containers to protect the oil from air/light/moisture, keep it fresh, maintain the maximum shelf life, and for safe shipping.
