Ho Leaf plant also known as Chinese Rosewood, Ho-Sho, Formosan Camphor is native to China, Japan and Formosa. The leaves and twigs are used for steam distillation in order to extract essential oils. The result is a colorless to pale yellow liquid possessing characteristic, sweet, pleasant, floral and woody scent. The aroma of this essential oil is like camphor. The chemical constituents such as Linalool, Geraniol, Limonene, Citral and Pinene are found in Ho Leaf essential oil. It is helpful for treating flu, chills, colds and coughs. It acts as a tonic and provides relief from fatigue.
Health Benefits of Ho Leaf Essential Oil
It provides relief from fatigue, balance emotions and soothe mind.
It is helpful for oily skin, acne, dry skin and sensitive skin.
It helps to treat flu, chills, colds and coughs.
It lowers pains and headaches.
It is used to treat cellulite, eczema, wrinkles, scars and other skin problems.
It effectively treats stress, shingles, depression, anxiety, pain and loss of libido.
It helps to regenerate the tissue of skin.
It promotes sleep and calms down the nerves.
Precautions
Pregnant women should avoid it.
Not to be used undiluted.
A patch test is preferred before use.
It should not be used in mucous membranes and eyes.
Use it under the supervision of health practitioner.
People with sensitive skin might get skin irritation.
Allergic people should not use it.
Other Facts
It blends well with Lime, Clementine, Lemon, Orange, Bergamot, Ylang Ylang, Sandalwood, Cedarwood, Germanium, Lavender, Bergamot, Neroli, Cinnamon and Petitgrain.
Ho Leaf Essential oil Facts
The essential oil of Ho leaf is derived from leaves and twigs of the plant. It is a perfect substitute for Rosewood essential oil. It is used to calm mind, uplift emotions and nourish skin.
Name
Ho Leaf Essential Oil facts and benefits
Ho Leaf Essential Oil facts and benefits
Cinnamomum camphora
Native
Native to China, Japan and Formosa
Common names of Ho leaf plant
Linalol Essential Oil, Ravintsara essential oil
Common/English Name
Chinese Rosewood, Ho-Sho, Formosan Camphor
Method of extraction
Steam distillation
Parts of plants used
Leaves, twigs
Color
Colorless-Pale yellow
Odor
Characteristic, sweet, pleasant, floral and woody
Flavor/aroma
Like camphor
Traditional uses
It relieves fatigue, balance emotions and also soothe mind.
It is a treatment for flu, chills, colds and coughs.
It is used to lower pains and headaches.
It treats cellulite, eczema, wrinkles, scars, stress, shingles, depression, anxiety, pain and loss of libido.
It promotes sleep and calms down the nerves.
Precautions
It should not be used by pregnant women.
It should not be used in undiluted form.
Do a patch test before using.
Avoid using in mucous membranes and eyes.
The supervision of health practitioner is required.
Sensitive people might get skin irritation.
Avoid by allergic people.
Other Facts
It is blended with essential oils of Lime, Clementine, Lemon, Orange, Bergamot, Ylang Ylang, Sandalwood, Cedarwood, Germanium, Lavender, Bergamot, Neroli, Cinnamon and Petitgrain.
