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Ho Wood

Essential Oil

Cinnamomum camphora ct. linalool

Origin: China, Taiwan

About

Exceptionally high in linalool (80–99%), Ho Wood is one of the gentlest and most therapeutically reliable essential oils. Its calming, anti-inflammatory properties make it suitable for sensitive skin, and it is an excellent substitute for rosewood or lavender in many applications.

Ho Wood is the sustainable alternative to rosewood (Aniba rosaeodora), distilled from the leaves and branches of the Cinnamomum camphora tree. It was developed in response to conservation concerns about Brazilian rosewood and has largely replaced it in aromatherapy since the 2000s.

Benefits

  • Extremely high linalool content — calming
  • Gentle and suitable for sensitive skin
  • Sustainable rosewood alternative
  • Anti-inflammatory and analgesic
  • Antifungal and antimicrobial

Pairings (12)

Excellent
Lavender

Both are high in linalool; their combined calming, anti-inflammatory properties are magnified while the aromas complement each other beautifully.

Excellent
Bergamot

Ho wood shares linalool-rich calming properties with bergamot and their combined aroma is smooth, balanced, and deeply relaxing.

Excellent
Rose Otto

Ho Wood's gentle woody-floral character harmonises beautifully with Rose Otto and shares calming, emotionally supportive properties.

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Properties

Aroma
fresh, floral, woody, sweet, rose-like
Max Dilution
5%

Contraindications

  • Extremely safe — very few contraindications