The scent of
Hinoki
Hinoki
Have you ever wondered what exactly are Japanese essential oils?
This starter kit is a perfect introduction to everyone curious about Japanese Essential oils.
This is a great value set of some of the most famous Japanese essential oils such as Hinoki, Hiba, and Yuzu.
Try each aroma alone or blend it to create your favorite scent.
For example why not try the following ratios:
Hinoki : Yuzu = 1:2
Hinoki : Hiba = 1:2
Hinoki : Hiba : Yuzu = 1:1:3
Kit contents: Yoshino Hinoki essential oil, Aomori Hiba essential oil, Yuzu essential oil, 10ml each.
£22.00 GBP
Unit price perYoshino Hinoki has strong insect repellant qualities. Thus, Hinoki lumber has been a building material used for traditional temples and shrimes in particular, as well as by woodworkers, for generations. The Horyuji Temple stands as the oldest wooden building in Japan and is a perfect example. Hinoki commonly reminds many Japanese of traditional bathing because Hinoki lumber was used for bathtubs in the old days.
The fragrance of Hinoki is described as refreshing and relaxing.
Hinoki oil‘s properties are said to relieve stress, to help recovery from fatigue, and to boost the immune system. Our Hinoki oil is sourced from carefully grown and managed Hinoki cypress trees in Yoshino Forest, Nara.
Size: φ25mm H65mm; 10ml
Scientific Name: Chamaecyparis obtusa
Family: Hinoki Family
Place of Origin: Japan (Yoshino, Nara Prefecture)
Extraction Material: Lumber
Extraction Type: Steam Distillation
Care Instructions:
Do not apply directly to skin. Do not drink. When using on skin, dilute to 1% with vegetable oil such as jojoba oil or argan oil. (One drop from a bottle of our essential oil = approx. 0.05 ml)
Some citrus essential oils (e.g., Yuzu), when diluted and applied to the skin, may cause skin damage if exposed to sunlight while on the skin. Avoid sunlight for at least 12 hours after using these essential oils.
Pregnant, nursing women, and children under 3 years old should use it only as an aromatic bath. For children over 3 years old and the elderly, use at a concentration less than half of that for adults.
Essential oils are flammable. Do not use near fire.
Do not store in high temperatures. Essential oils will oxidize if exposed to air or placed in high temperatures. Store in a dark and cool place. Citrus essential oils should be used within six months after opening, and other essential oils should be used within one year after opening.
Do not apply our essential oils on petroleum products such as plastic. When using the product by dripping, please use glass, unglazed pottery, ceramics, wooden objects, cloth, paper, etc.
£43.00 GBP
Unit price perHinoki Leaf Essential Oil is extracted from the leaves of Hinoki that has grown over decades in the pristine enviroment near Shimanto basin in Kochi, Japan. The plants breath the air in the crisp surrounding, while absorbing nutrients and water from fertile soil deposited from the river basin. It is extracted in very small amounts, thus the oil collected from the plants is unique and rare.
Size: φ25mm H65mm; 10ml
Scientific Name: Chamaecyparis obtusa
Family: Hinoki Family
Place of Origin: Japan (Shimanto, Kochi Prefecture)
Extraction Material: Leaf
Extraction Type: Steam Distillation
Care Instructions:
Do not apply directly to skin. Do not drink. When using on skin, dilute to 1% with vegetable oil such as jojoba oil or argan oil. (One drop from a bottle of our essential oil = approx. 0.05 ml)
Some citrus essential oils (e.g., Yuzu), when diluted and applied to the skin, may cause skin damage if exposed to sunlight while on the skin. Avoid sunlight for at least 12 hours after using these essential oils.
Pregnant, nursing women, and children under 3 years old should use it only as an aromatic bath. For children over 3 years old and the elderly, use at a concentration less than half of that for adults.
Essential oils are flammable. Do not use near fire.
Do not store in high temperatures. Essential oils will oxidize if exposed to air or placed in high temperatures. Store in a dark and cool place. Citrus essential oils should be used within six months after opening, and other essential oils should be used within one year after opening.
Do not apply our essential oils on petroleum products such as plastic. When using the product by dripping, please use glass, unglazed pottery, ceramics, wooden objects, cloth, paper, etc.
£26.00 GBP
Unit price perPremium Yoshino Hinoki Essential Oil differs from ordinary steam-distilled oil in its extraction method, called decompression and thermal circulation.
Yoshino Hinoki lumber is used, with a preference for the core wood, from which the oil is extracted from the red part in the center. The Hinoki wood is fed into a machine, and the inside of the kettle is depressurized and heated water is circulated to heat the wood for extraction.
The essential oil, extracted by craftsmen who know Hinoki lumber inside and out, has a unique fragrance.
Size: φ25mm H65mm; 10ml
Scientific Name: Chamaecyparis obtusa
Family: Hinoki Family
Place of Origin: Japan (Yoshino, Nara Prefecture)
Extraction Material: Lumber
Extraction Type: Decompression and thermal circulation
Care Instructions:
Do not apply directly to skin. Do not drink. When using on skin, dilute to 1% with vegetable oil such as jojoba oil or argan oil. (One drop from a bottle of our essential oil = approx. 0.05 ml)
Some citrus essential oils (e.g., Yuzu), when diluted and applied to the skin, may cause skin damage if exposed to sunlight while on the skin. Avoid sunlight for at least 12 hours after using these essential oils.
Pregnant, nursing women, and children under 3 years old should use it only as an aromatic bath. For children over 3 years old and the elderly, use at a concentration less than half of that for adults.
Essential oils are flammable. Do not use near fire.
Do not store in high temperatures. Essential oils will oxidize if exposed to air or placed in high temperatures. Store in a dark and cool place. Citrus essential oils should be used within six months after opening, and other essential oils should be used within one year after opening.
Do not apply our essential oils on petroleum products such as plastic. When using the product by dripping, please use glass, unglazed pottery, ceramics, wooden objects, cloth, paper, etc.
£17.00 GBP
Unit price perOur Yoshino Hinoki Aroma diffusers are carved from blocks of Hinoki lumber harvested from the Yoshino region in Nara Prefecture, Japan. The compact and simple design ensures sleek integration into your desired space.
There are no excessive treatments to our wood diffusers, so please use them and enjoy a piece of Japan in your hands.
Apply 2-3 drops of oil to the bowl area.
As it soaks into the wood, the natural scent slowly wafts through the air.
Fragrance duration depends on the type of essential oil and temperature.
<<Precautions for use>>
Please place a glass or ceramic saucer underneath as the oil will soak through the wood.
If you want to use a different oil, wash the diffuser with hot water and let it dry before using.
£17.00 GBP
Unit price perJapanese Hinoki is a species of cypress native to Japan.
It has long been used for not only its incredible fragrance, but also in beauty and therapeutic applications.
When you visit Japan, you can often see Hinoki used in century old Temples, Shrines, bathhouses and Japanese Inns.
Our sachets are made with 100% cotton and filled with fragrant Yoshino Hinoki wood chips.
Rubbing the chips gently releases the aroma of hinoki.
Other uses:
- soak the chips in a hot bath for a calming soak. You can dry the chips for reuse as well.
- Place in closets, drawers, gym bags or in shoes to deodorize them.
- Place in a pillow for a fragrant, deep sleep.
- Place it nearby to simply enjoy the aroma of Hinoki.
- Purify and sooth congestion with its soothing and antibacterial qualities.
Size: 2 X 1.4 oz. (6"x3.5"x1.5")
Description: Cotton Sachets filled with Yoshino Hinoki Wood Chips.
Made in Japan.