Hinoki essential oil has been used historically for refreshing the soul and is used to create a calm ambiance that can help increase intuitive awareness.
Get to Know
PRODUCT BACKGROUND
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 includes 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.
SCIENTIFIC NAME:
Chamaecyparis obtusa
BOTANICAL FAMILY:
Cupressaceae
REGION FOUND:
Southern Japan
PLANT PART USED:
Wood
EXTRACTION METHOD:
Steam distilled
YL REGION:
Most Young Living Hinoki essential oil comes from Japan.
Hinoki essential oil joined the Young Living family in 2010.
Ingredients
Ingredients
Chamaecyparis obtusa† (Hinoki) oil
†100% pure essential oil
Product Snapshot
FEATURES & BENEFITS
- Has a light, woodsy, citrus-like scent
- Can support feelings of spiritual awareness
- Is a great complement to a post-workout massage
- Includes the naturally occurring constituent alpha-pinene
AROMATIC PROFILE
When diffused: Sweet, herbaceous, and grassy
KEY CONSTITUENTS
- Alpha-pinene
- Gamma-cadinene
- Delta-cadinene
- Tau-cadinol
- Tau-muurolol
Suggested Uses
APPLICATIONS
- Diffuse Hinoki at work, school, or while studying for a calming aroma.
- Add it to your bath to create a peaceful atmosphere.
- Use it with massage after exercise for a soothing, relaxing experience.
- Diffuse or apply it topically during yoga or meditation for a relaxing aroma that can increase spiritual awareness.
- Use it in your daily skin care routine to support the appearance of healthy-looking skin.
WHERE TO DIFFUSE
- Welcome guests to your foyer or living room with this clean, elegant scent.
- Brighten your bedroom by diffusing this refreshing aroma in the morning as you open the windows and let in the light.
- Create a calm meditation or yoga space with this light, woodsy fragrance.
- Spend time in your study reading a book or planning your week with this uplifting aroma.
- Transform the bathroom into a steamy sauna by diffusing this calming scent.
EXPERIENCE
With a woodsy, citrus-like scent, Hinoki creates a peaceful atmosphere. Diffuse this oil throughout your home to create a relaxing feeling or apply it topically for a calming ritual with skin benefits.
DIRECTIONS
Topical:
Dilute 1 drop with 1 drop V-6™ Vegetable Oil Complex and apply to desired area as needed.
Aromatic: Diffuse up to 30 minutes 3 times daily.
Aromatic: Diffuse up to 30 minutes 3 times daily.
CAUTIONS:
Keep out of reach of children. For external use only. Keep away from eyes and mucous membranes. If you are pregnant, nursing, taking medication, or have a medical condition, consult a health professional prior to use.
