Hōryū-ji is a Buddhist temple that was once one of the powerful Seven Great Temples, in Ikaruga, Nara Prefecture, Japan. It is the oldest wooden building in the world and it is made from the special & sacred Hinoki tree. Its full name is Hōryū Gakumonji, or Learning Temple of the Flourishing Law, the complex serves as both a seminary and monastery (Wikipedia).
1-1-1 Horyuji Sannai, Ikaruga, Ikoma District, Nara 636-0115, Japan
Opened - 607 AD
Hinoki Essential Oil is obtained from this sacred tree.
Presently, doTERRA is offering Hinoki Oil. Due to it's sustainability & availability, this is a limited-time offer item unavailable for purchase except during applicable promotions. Currently available in the Australian Market in June 2020, purchase 200pv order to receive this & the Beautiful 10ml Roller.
Hinoki wood is so valued in Japan that, by law, the essential oil can only be extracted from trees that have fallen. Dwarf hinoki trees are often used by bonsai artists. doTERRA utilizes byproducts from the timber industry and culled trees, ensuring that no part of these prized trees goes to waste.
- Hinoki is also known as Japanese Cypress and is sacred in Japanese culture.
- Hinoki wood is rot-resistant and is used for building temples and shrines. Main Chemical Components: alpha-Pinene (26.27%), tau-Muurolol (13.58%), delta-Cadinene (10.94%)
- Botanical Name: Chamaecyparis Obtusa / Country of Origin: Japan
- Plant Part: Wood / Method of Extraction: Steam Distillation
- Color/Consistency: Clear with Straw Hue and Thin Consistency
Chamaecyparis obtusa
Derived from the wood of the Japanese hinoki tree, Hinoki essential oil offers a myriad of benefits and uses. When diffused, Hinoki’s fresh, woody, and balsamic aroma provides a relaxing environment. It soothes the skin and is frequently used in personal care products and in perfumes for its fresh and airy scent.
Usage Tips:
- Diffuse or apply topically on the feet, back, and chest prior to bedtime.
- Add two to three drops to your bathwater.
- Add four to five drops to your hardwood floor cleaner.
- Rub two drops into your palms and inhale deeply.
- Add to your skincare routine.
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doTERRA Hinoki is a gentle oil when used on the skin, making it a good alternative for individuals who are sensitive to other evergreen trees. Its main chemical constituents are alpha-Pinene and delta-cadinene. The relaxing and soothing aromas make Hinoki ideal for skincare or massages.
In Japan, the oil is frequently used in baths to create a relaxing environment.
