Botanical Name: Cinnamomum camphora Plant Part: Twigs and Bark * Extraction Method: Steam Distilled * Origin: China * Description: Ho Wood Essential Oil is extracted using steam distillation * Color: Pale yellow to yellow liquid. * Common Uses: Ho Wood Essential Oil has recently been used as a replacement for Rosewood Essential Oil because of their similar chemical properties. It has many similar applications and is considered both stimulating and relaxing to the mind. Ho Wood is also reported to have anti-depressant, anti-microbial, anti-septic, aphrodisiac, and bactericidal properties. There are also claims that it can play a role as a cellular stimulant, cephalic, and tissue regenerator. * Consistency: Thin * Note: Middle * Strength of Aroma: Medium * Blends well with: Bergamot, Lavender, Geranium, Sandalwood and Cedarwood. Aromatic Scent: Ho Wood Essential Oil has a woody, floral aroma that has sweet and camphoraceous notes. * History: Ho Wood became popular in Taiwan during the 1900's as a linalool rich product from the Camphor tree. Locally it was referred to as Shiu oil.