Technical data
- Product Name: Ho sho leaf
- Latin name: Cinnamomum camphora
- Extraction: Steam distillation
- Origin:
- Parts used:
- Origin of parts:
- CAS: 92201-50-8
Features
- Scent: Sweet, soft and floral-woody with a clean, slightly citrus-fresh lift; very close to rosewood in character.
- Scent type: Woods and mosses
- Note: Middle
- Color: Colourless to pale yellow.
- Viscosity: Thin; a mobile, free-flowing liquid.
Blends with
Quiet Woodland
Purpose
- A soft, restful diffuser blend for evening calm.
- Recipe
3 drops Ho Sho Leaf + 2 drops Lavender + 1 drop Cedarwood in the diffuser.
Soft Bloom
Purpose
- A gentle floral-woody accord for skin and perfume blends.
- Recipe
1% in carrier: 4 drops Ho Sho Leaf + 2 drops Rose + 1 drop Bergamot per 30 ml.
Dillution guideline
- For skin use, dilute to 1-3% in a carrier oil such as jojoba or argan; use the lower end for facial blends.
- Patch test
Apply a small diluted amount to the inner forearm and wait 24 hours before wider use.
- Children
Keep out of reach of children; for children over 3, use only at very low dilution and consult a qualified aromatherapist. Ensure the oil is the linalool type, as camphor-rich chemotypes of this species are not suitable for children.
- Pregnancy
If pregnant or nursing, consult a healthcare professional before use.
- Pets
Keep away from pets; diffuse only in ventilated spaces and never apply to animals.
- Photosensitivity
Not typically associated with photosensitivity.
- Ingestion
Do not ingest unless under qualified professional guidance.
- Storage
Store tightly closed in a cool, dark place away from heat and light; linalool oxidises readily and oxidised oil is far more likely to irritate skin, so buy in sensible quantities and use within about 12-18 months of opening.
