| Botanical Name: | Cinnamomum Camphora |
| Country of origin: | China |
| Source: | Wood |
| Cultivation: | Conventional |
| Colour & Odor: | Pale yelloe to yellow in color with woody, camphoraceous aroma., |
| Extraction Method: | Steam Distillation method. |
| Specific Gravity: | 0.861 - 0.980 |
| Optical Rotation: | 91°C |
| Flash Point: | 0° to 5° |
| Components: | Linalool, Eugenol |
| Solubility: | Soluble in Alcohol & Oil and insoluble in water. |
| Shelf Life: | 3 years |
| Storage: | Cool and dry place, away from direct sunlight. |
| Certificate on Demand: | At our customer's request, we provide the subsequent indenture (COA) Certificate of Analysis which gives the information on color, odor & additional details, (GC) Gas Chromatography provides statistics of the product element & its percentage, and (MS) Mass Spectrometry gives details of the component present in the product & its quantity. |
| Blends well with: | Ho Wood Oil can easily blend with Basil, cajeput, chamomile, lavender, sandalwood, ylang-ylang, Bergamot, geranium, and cedarwood etc. |
| Uses: | Ho wood essential oil is mainly used in the perfume/fragrance industry, often as a substitute for rosewood oil. In addition to this, Ho wood was traditionally used for handles of Japanese knives and swords because it is soft and hence does not scratch the delicate blades. Most often, today, Ho wood is used for ornamental design in household furniture. As it is soft, it is easy to carve ornamental designs. It is very much similar to rosewood, except for the fact that it has been obtained from a much renewable source. |
| Therapeutic Benefits: | Ho Wood oil is a natural analgesic and antiseptic, useful in healing bruises, burns cuts and wounds. Its natural sedative property works wonders in many small operations and medicines. According to experts, it has anti-fungal properties too. However, it is to be kept in mind that if camphor is used too often, then it can cause skin irritations. Ingestion of camphor at high levels can be toxic too. |