{"title":"Asia","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"anise-star-anise-organic","title":"Anise, Star (organic)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"ma-editorial\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-lede\"\u003eStar anise and anise share a scent and nothing else. Illicium verum is a tree of the Schisandraceae. Anise, Pimpinella anisum, is an annual herb of the carrot family. Both owe their aroma to trans-anethole. Japanese star anise, Illicium anisatum, is a separate species and a known adulterant of the spice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-kicker\"\u003e01 · Origin\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIllicium verum is an evergreen native to southern China and northern Vietnam. Its eight-pointed fruits are harvested before full ripeness and dried. This oil is distilled from the fruits, wild-crafted in Vietnam under organic certification (DE-ÖKO-007).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-kicker\"\u003e02 · Chemistry\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTrans-anethole dominates the oil. Limonene and alpha-pinene make up most of the remainder. Anethole solidifies in a cool room, so the oil may crystallise in storage. Warming the bottle gently returns it to liquid with no change in quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-kicker\"\u003e03 · In Practice\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSweet, warm and liquorice-like, with a slightly spicy brightness. A middle note. Diffusion, massage blends and natural perfumery in small proportion. Comparison with Anise (No. 1080) and Anise Myrtle (No. 2188) shows three unrelated plants converging on one molecule. Blends with orange, mandarin, cardamom, ginger, cinnamon, fennel and black pepper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-safety\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGeneral information:\u003c\/strong\u003e For external use only. Dilute before applying to skin. Keep away from heat and sunlight. Keep out of reach of children. Avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Oshadhi USA","offers":[{"title":"10 ml \/ 0.34 fl.oz.","offer_id":40603027374270,"sku":"1091-10","price":14.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0567\/2563\/5262\/files\/1091_EssentialOils_USA.jpg?v=1762526856"},{"product_id":"bay-st-thomas","title":"Bay St. Thomas","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"ma-editorial\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-lede\"\u003eBay St. Thomas is unrelated to bay laurel. Laurus nobilis belongs to the Lauraceae. Pimenta racemosa is a member of the Myrtaceae and shares its genus with allspice. The two oils differ in chemistry and in use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-kicker\"\u003e01 · Origin\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWest Indian bay is a small evergreen tree of the Caribbean. Its leaves were once macerated in rum on St Thomas, in the Virgin Islands, to make bay rum, which gave the oil its trade name. This oil is distilled from the leaves of wild trees in Indonesia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-kicker\"\u003e02 · Chemistry\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA phenol-rich oil. Eugenol dominates, with chavicol (2-propenyl-4-phenol) and methyl eugenol alongside. Myrcene, limonene and linalool form a lighter terpene top. Phenols of this kind call for low concentration in any skin preparation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-kicker\"\u003e03 · In Practice\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWarm, spicy and clove-like, with a fresh, slightly citrus lift. A middle note, long associated with colognes, hair tonics and aftershaves. Natural perfumery, massage blends at low concentration and room scenting. Comparative work with Allspice Berry (No. 2503) shows the eugenol thread within Pimenta. Blends with orange, bergamot, lavender, rosemary, cedarwood, ylang ylang and black pepper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-safety\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGeneral information:\u003c\/strong\u003e For external use only. Dilute before applying to skin. Keep away from heat and sunlight. Keep out of reach of children. Avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Oshadhi USA","offers":[{"title":"5 ml \/ 0.17 fl.oz.","offer_id":40603028095166,"sku":"1145-5","price":26.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0567\/2563\/5262\/products\/1145_EssentialOils_USA.jpg?v=1762526908"},{"product_id":"benzoin-abs","title":"Benzoin, Absolute","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"ma-editorial\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-lede\"\u003eBenzoin is not a liquid oil, and it is not distilled. The raw material is a hard, brittle resin. To be workable in a dispensary it must be extracted and dissolved, which is why benzoin is sold as a dilution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-kicker\"\u003e01 · Origin\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStyrax tonkinensis, Siam benzoin, is a tree of the Styracaceae native to mainland South-East Asia. The bark is cut and the resin collected as it hardens on the trunk. This material comes from Laos, from conventionally managed trees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-kicker\"\u003e02 · Process\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe resin is extracted with solvent to an absolute, then diluted to 20% in organic castor oil and alcohol. The castor oil keeps the resin in solution and gives the material its viscous texture. Trans-cinnamic acid and cinnamyl cinnamate are the principal aromatic constituents; ethanol comes from the carrier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-kicker\"\u003e03 · In Practice\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWarm, balsamic and vanilla-sweet, with a soft resinous body. A base note and a fixative in natural perfumery, slowing the evaporation of lighter materials. Massage blends, skincare formulation and meditation practice. Allow for its viscosity when measuring by the drop. Blends with rose, sandalwood, frankincense, Vanilla (CO2-Extract) (No. 2931), orange, ylang ylang and labdanum.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-safety\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGeneral information:\u003c\/strong\u003e For external use only. Dilute before applying to skin. Keep away from heat and sunlight. Keep out of reach of children. Avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Oshadhi USA","offers":[{"title":"10 ml \/ 0.34 fl.oz.","offer_id":40603028226238,"sku":"1160-10","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0567\/2563\/5262\/products\/1160_Benzoin_-abs_a9eb641e-2e3c-409c-a812-f579faf7f23c.jpg?v=1762526925"},{"product_id":"cajeput-organic","title":"Cajeput \/ Melaleuca leucadendron (organic)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"ma-editorial\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-lede\"\u003eCajeput is a trade name applied to more than one paperbark. The taxonomy of Melaleuca has been revised repeatedly, and Melaleuca leucadendron and Melaleuca cajuputi are both found on labels for oils of this type. The botanical name stated here identifies the source tree.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-kicker\"\u003e01 · Origin\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA tall paperbark of Southeast Asia and northern Australia, with pale, layered bark. The name comes from the Malay kayu putih, white wood. This oil is distilled in Vietnam from the leaves of wild-crafted, certified organic trees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-kicker\"\u003e02 · Chemistry\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1,8-cineole dominates, giving the fresh, camphoraceous opening. Alpha-terpineol softens it with a lilac-like sweetness, and limonene adds a light citrus note. The profile is close to eucalyptus but warmer and less sharp. Comparative work alongside Tea Tree, M.A. (No. 2780) shows how different two Melaleuca species can be.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-kicker\"\u003e03 · In Practice\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePenetrating, fresh and camphoraceous, with a sweet, fruity undertone. A top note. Diffusion, massage blends and bath preparations. Blends with lavender, rosemary, eucalyptus, niaouli, peppermint, pine and clove.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-safety\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGeneral information:\u003c\/strong\u003e For external use only. Dilute before applying to skin. Keep away from heat and sunlight. Keep out of reach of children. Avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Oshadhi USA","offers":[{"title":"10 ml \/ 0.34 fl.oz.","offer_id":40603029143742,"sku":"1230-10","price":14.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0567\/2563\/5262\/products\/1230_Cajeput_25b43afb-306f-493a-ba03-9632baefcc08.jpg?v=1762527002"},{"product_id":"combava-kaffir-lime-peel","title":"Combava \/ Kaffir Lime Peel","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"ma-editorial\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-lede\"\u003eCombava is often expected to smell like the crushed leaf. The peel oil does not carry the leaf's citronellal. It is a limonene-led oil, closer to a sharp lime with a green, slightly spicy edge. The common English name kaffir lime is now widely replaced by makrut lime.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-kicker\"\u003e01 · Origin\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCitrus hystrix is a thorny citrus of tropical South-East Asia. The fruit is small, green and deeply wrinkled, with little juice. This oil is distilled from the peel of wild trees in Thailand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-kicker\"\u003e02 · Chemistry\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLimonene leads. Beta-pinene and sabinene follow, with terpinen-4-ol, alpha-terpineol and gamma-terpinene. The alcohols are present in higher proportion than in most citrus peel oils and account for its herbaceous, slightly woody finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-kicker\"\u003e03 · In Practice\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSharp, zesty and green, with a peppery, terpenic edge. A top note. Diffusion, room preparations, natural perfumery and massage blends. Distilled citrus oils carry a different profile from pressed ones, and the two are worth separating in study. The leaf oil, Petitgrain Combava (No. 2455), makes a direct comparison. Blends with lemongrass, ginger, coriander, geranium, cedarwood and vetiver.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-safety\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGeneral information:\u003c\/strong\u003e For external use only. Dilute before applying to skin. Keep away from heat and sunlight. Keep out of reach of children. Avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Oshadhi USA","offers":[{"title":"10 ml \/ 0.34 fl.oz.","offer_id":40603030519998,"sku":"1277-10","price":21.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0567\/2563\/5262\/files\/1277_EssentialOils_USA.jpg?v=1762527053"},{"product_id":"cryptomeria-japonica","title":"Cedar, Japanese \/ Cryptomeria Japonica","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"ma-editorial\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-lede\"\u003eCryptomeria japonica is sold as Japanese cedar. It is not a cedar. True cedars belong to the genus Cedrus in the pine family; Cryptomeria sits in the cypress family, Cupressaceae, alongside hinoki and the junipers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-kicker\"\u003e01 · Origin\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKnown in Japan as sugi, the tree is endemic to the country and has been planted there widely for timber. Sugi wood has a long history in Japanese building and in the casks used for sake, and old trees line the approaches to many shrines. This oil is distilled from wild-grown wood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-kicker\"\u003e02 · Chemistry\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSesquiterpenes dominate: delta-cadinene and alpha-muurolene, with the alcohol 1-epi-cubenol. The absence of a large monoterpene fraction gives the oil its quiet, dry character and slow evaporation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-kicker\"\u003e03 · In Practice\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWoody, resinous and faintly smoky, with a dry green edge. A base note. Diffusion, meditation practice, massage blends and woody accords in natural perfumery. Comparison with Hinoki (No. 1566) gives two Japanese members of the cypress family side by side. Blends with hinoki, yuzu, frankincense, vetiver, cypress and lavender.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-safety\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGeneral information:\u003c\/strong\u003e For external use only. Dilute before applying to skin. Keep away from heat and sunlight. Keep out of reach of children. Avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Oshadhi USA","offers":[{"title":"3 ml \/ 0.1 fl.oz.","offer_id":40603030683838,"sku":"1285-3","price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"5 ml \/ 0.17 fl.oz.","offer_id":44715783553214,"sku":"1285-5","price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"10 ml \/ 0.34 fl.oz.","offer_id":42979310239934,"sku":"1285-10","price":80.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0567\/2563\/5262\/products\/1285_EssentialOils_USA.jpg?v=1762527071"},{"product_id":"cubeb-essential-oil","title":"Pepper, Cubeb","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"ma-editorial\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-lede\"\u003eCubeb is often treated as a variant of black pepper. It is a separate species, Piper cubeba, and its fruit keeps its stalk after drying, which gives the names tailed pepper and Java pepper. Its oil is led by sesquiterpenes, not the limonene of Pepper, Black (No. 2500).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-kicker\"\u003e01 · Origin\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA climbing vine of the pepper family, Piperaceae, native to Java and Sumatra. The berries are picked before they ripen and dried. This oil is distilled from the fruits, grown conventionally in Indonesia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-kicker\"\u003e02 · Chemistry\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlpha- and beta-cubebene lead. Cubebol, a sesquiterpene alcohol, adds a cool woody nuance. Alpha-copaene and delta-cadinene give weight, and sabinene provides a peppery-fresh opening. The sesquiterpene fraction makes the oil slower and heavier than black pepper oil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-kicker\"\u003e03 · In Practice\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWarm, woody and spicy, with a camphoraceous lift and a balsamic drydown. A middle note. Natural perfumery, massage blends, bath preparations and diffusion. Blends with cardamom, ginger, frankincense, sandalwood, rose, lavender and orange.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-safety\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGeneral information:\u003c\/strong\u003e For external use only. Dilute before applying to skin. Keep away from heat and sunlight. Keep out of reach of children. Avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Oshadhi USA","offers":[{"title":"5 ml \/ 0.17 fl.oz.","offer_id":40603030716606,"sku":"1286-5","price":23.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0567\/2563\/5262\/files\/1286_EssentialOils_USA.jpg?v=1762527071"},{"product_id":"elemi","title":"Elemi","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"ma-editorial\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-lede\"\u003eElemi is often described as a gum. It is an oleoresin, a soft, fragrant exudate rich in volatile oil, collected from the trunk of Canarium luzonicum. The name was once applied to resins from several unrelated trees; Manila elemi from the Philippines is the reference material.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-kicker\"\u003e01 · Origin\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA tall tropical tree of the Burseraceae, the family that also gives frankincense and myrrh. It grows in the forests of Luzon and neighbouring islands. The resin is tapped from wild trees in the Philippines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-kicker\"\u003e02 · Process\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fresh resin is pale and soft, and hardens as it ages. Steam distillation separates the volatile fraction. Limonene and alpha-phellandrene lead, with sabinene alongside. Elemol, a sesquiterpene alcohol, gives body. Elemicin, a phenylpropanoid named after the resin, contributes a faint spicy warmth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-kicker\"\u003e03 · In Practice\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFresh, lemony and peppery at the top, drying to a soft balsamic, incense-like note. A top to middle note that bridges citrus and resin in natural perfumery. Diffusion, massage blends, skincare formulation and meditation practice. Blends with frankincense, myrrh, lavender, rosemary, sage, lemon and cardamom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-safety\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGeneral information:\u003c\/strong\u003e For external use only. Dilute before applying to skin. Keep away from heat and sunlight. Keep out of reach of children. Avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Oshadhi USA","offers":[{"title":"5 ml \/ 0.17 fl.oz.","offer_id":40603031404734,"sku":"1340-5","price":11.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0567\/2563\/5262\/products\/1340_Elemi.jpg?v=1762527122"},{"product_id":"fokienia-siam-wood","title":"Fokienia (Siam Wood)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"ma-editorial\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-lede\"\u003eSiam wood is sometimes assumed to be a sandalwood or a relative of Siam benzoin because of its name. It is neither. Fokienia hodginsii is a conifer of the cypress family, Cupressaceae, and its oil belongs with the cedars and cypresses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-kicker\"\u003e01 · Origin\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA large evergreen of the mountain forests of southern China, Laos and Vietnam. It is the only species in its genus. The timber has long been valued for its durability. This oil is distilled in Vietnam from the roots of wild trees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-kicker\"\u003e02 · Chemistry\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSesquiterpene alcohols dominate. Trans-nerolidol leads, with elemol and eudesmols following. Alcohols of this weight evaporate slowly and give the oil its soft tenacity. Monoterpenes, which make most conifer needle oils bright, play little part here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-kicker\"\u003e03 · In Practice\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSoft, dry and woody, with a sweet, faintly resinous character and a long drydown. A base note and a useful fixative in natural perfumery. Massage blends, meditation practice and diffusion. Blends with Hinoki (No. 1566), cedarwood, sandalwood, frankincense, vetiver, bergamot and lavender.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-safety\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGeneral information:\u003c\/strong\u003e For external use only. Dilute before applying to skin. Keep away from heat and sunlight. Keep out of reach of children. Avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Oshadhi USA","offers":[{"title":"10 ml \/ 0.34 fl.oz.","offer_id":40603033698494,"sku":"1469-10","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0567\/2563\/5262\/products\/1469_Fokienia-_Siam-Wood.jpg?v=1762527199"},{"product_id":"guava-leaf","title":"Guava Leaf","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"ma-editorial\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-lede\"\u003eGuava leaf oil is sometimes expected to smell of the fruit. It does not. The sweet, tropical character of ripe guava belongs to volatile compounds in the pulp. The leaf yields a terpene oil that is green, spicy and woody.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-kicker\"\u003e01 · Origin\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePsidium guajava is a small tree of the myrtle family, Myrtaceae, native to tropical America and now grown throughout the tropics. This oil is distilled in Thailand from the leaves of wild trees, by traditional methods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-kicker\"\u003e02 · Chemistry\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLimonene and beta-caryophyllene lead. Alpha- and beta-pinene add a fresh resinous lift. Aromadendrene and beta-bisabolene, both sesquiterpenes, give weight and a dry, peppery finish. The balance of light monoterpenes against heavier sesquiterpenes gives the oil a wide evaporation curve.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-kicker\"\u003e03 · In Practice\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFresh and green at the top, drying down to a warm, spiced wood. A middle note. Diffusion, massage blends and natural perfumery, where it fills out green and spice accords. Blends with lemongrass, ginger, black pepper, cardamom, lime, cedarwood and vetiver.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-safety\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGeneral information:\u003c\/strong\u003e For external use only. Dilute before applying to skin. Keep away from heat and sunlight. Keep out of reach of children. Avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Oshadhi USA","offers":[{"title":"3 ml \/ 0.1 fl.oz.","offer_id":40603034779838,"sku":"1538-3","price":19.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0567\/2563\/5262\/products\/1538_EssentialOils_USA.jpg?v=1762527268"},{"product_id":"gurjum-balm","title":"Gurjum Balm","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"ma-editorial\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-lede\"\u003eGurjum is better known to analysts than to therapists. Its oil has a long record as a diluent in costlier woods such as patchouli. Distilled and sold under its own name, it is a material of real interest: a soft, sesquiterpene-rich wood note with considerable staying power.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-kicker\"\u003e01 · Origin\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDipterocarpus turbinatus is a tall forest tree of the family Dipterocarpaceae, native to South and South-East Asia. The oleoresin, gurjun balsam, is collected from wild trees in Indonesia through cuts in the trunk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-kicker\"\u003e02 · Process\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe collected balsam is steam distilled to separate the volatile oil from the heavy resin. Alpha-gurjunene leads the oil, with alloaromadendrene and gamma-gurjunene following. All three are sesquiterpene hydrocarbons, which explains the oil's weight and slow evaporation. Its composition is also why its presence in other oils can be detected by analysis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-kicker\"\u003e03 · In Practice\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSoft, woody and balsamic, faintly sweet and very tenacious. A base note and fixative. Natural perfumery, massage blends and soap formulation. Blends with patchouli, vetiver, sandalwood, cedarwood, frankincense, ylang ylang and rose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-safety\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGeneral information:\u003c\/strong\u003e For external use only. Dilute before applying to skin. Keep away from heat and sunlight. Keep out of reach of children. Avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Oshadhi USA","offers":[{"title":"10 ml \/ 0.34 fl.oz.","offer_id":40603034845374,"sku":"1540-10","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0567\/2563\/5262\/files\/1540_EssentialOils_USA.png?v=1762527268"},{"product_id":"hinoki","title":"Hinoki","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"ma-editorial\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-lede\"\u003eHinoki is commonly called Japanese cypress. Chamaecyparis is not a true cypress. Botanists separate it from Cupressus as the false cypresses, a distinct genus with flattened foliage sprays and small, round cones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-kicker\"\u003e01 · Origin\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChamaecyparis obtusa is a slow-growing evergreen of the Cupressaceae, native to central and southern Japan. Its straight-grained, pale wood resists decay and has long been used to build temples, shrines and traditional bathtubs. This oil is distilled from the wood of wild trees in Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-kicker\"\u003e02 · Chemistry\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSesquiterpenes give the oil its weight. Delta-cadinene and alpha-muurolene sit at the base of the profile, while alpha-pinene supplies the fresh, resinous top. The balance gives a clean wood note without the heaviness of cedarwood or sandalwood. Cedar, Japanese \/ Cryptomeria Japonica (No. 1285), another Japanese conifer outside its namesake genus, makes a useful comparison.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-kicker\"\u003e03 · In Practice\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFresh, woody and lemony-resinous, with the clean scent of newly planed timber. A middle-to-base note. Diffusion, bath preparations, massage blends, meditation practice and natural perfumery. Blends with yuzu, bergamot, lavender, frankincense, cedarwood, vetiver and fir.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-safety\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGeneral information:\u003c\/strong\u003e For external use only. Dilute before applying to skin. Keep away from heat and sunlight. Keep out of reach of children. Avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Oshadhi USA","offers":[{"title":"3 ml \/ 0.1 fl.oz.","offer_id":40603035140286,"sku":"1566-3","price":38.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 ml \/ 0.17 fl.oz.","offer_id":45351049199806,"sku":"1566-5","price":56.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0567\/2563\/5262\/products\/1566_Hinoki.jpg?v=1762527293"},{"product_id":"howood","title":"Howood","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"ma-editorial\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-lede\"\u003eCamphor tree, Cinnamomum camphora, exists in several chemotypes. The one that gives camphor is not the one that gives this oil. Ho-sho is the linalool type, and its oil became the usual alternative to rosewood once Aniba rosaeodora came under pressure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-kicker\"\u003e01 · Origin\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA large evergreen of the Lauraceae, native to China, Japan and Taiwan, and part of the same family as cinnamon and bay laurel. This oil is distilled from the wood of wild trees in China.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-kicker\"\u003e02 · Chemistry\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLinalool dominates. Cis- and trans-linalool oxide add a light, tea-like floral-woody nuance. Camphor is present in small proportion and lends a cool lift, while gamma-terpinene and myrcene sit in the top. The profile is clean and close to pure linalool.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-kicker\"\u003e03 · In Practice\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSoft, floral-woody and slightly camphoraceous. A middle note in natural perfumery. Diffusion, massage and skincare work. Comparative work with Rosewood (No. 2580) shows how closely two unrelated trees converge on the same main constituent. Blends with lavender, bergamot, orange, geranium, rose, sandalwood and cedarwood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-safety\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGeneral information:\u003c\/strong\u003e For external use only. Dilute before applying to skin. Keep away from heat and sunlight. Keep out of reach of children. Avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Oshadhi USA","offers":[{"title":"10 ml \/ 0.34 fl.oz.","offer_id":40603035173054,"sku":"1570-10","price":17.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0567\/2563\/5262\/products\/1570_Howood.jpg?v=1762527293"},{"product_id":"camphor","title":"Camphor","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"ma-editorial\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-lede\"\u003eCamphor oil is not dissolved camphor. Crude oil from Cinnamomum camphora is fractionated, and the camphor itself crystallises out. The light fraction that remains, traded as white camphor, is led by 1,8-cineole and monoterpenes, and the constituents of this oil correspond to that fraction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-kicker\"\u003e01 · Origin\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCinnamomum camphora is a large evergreen of the laurel family, Lauraceae, native to China, Japan and Taiwan. The species forms several chemotypes, among them the linalool-rich ho wood and the cineole-rich type grown in Madagascar as ravintsara. This oil is distilled in China from the wood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-kicker\"\u003e02 · Chemistry\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1,8-cineole leads. Limonene, alpha-pinene and para-cymene follow. The darker brown and yellow fractions of crude camphor oil, which are rich in safrole, have no place in aromatherapy practice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-kicker\"\u003e03 · In Practice\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSharp, clean and penetrating, camphoraceous with a cool, woody note. Kept to diffusion, wardrobe and drawer sachets, and occasional massage blends at low dilution. Not suited to blends for infants or young children. Blends with rosemary, eucalyptus, lavender, cedarwood, basil and cajeput.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-safety\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGeneral information:\u003c\/strong\u003e For external use only. Dilute before applying to skin. Keep away from heat and sunlight. Keep out of reach of children. Avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Oshadhi USA","offers":[{"title":"10 ml \/ 0.34 fl.oz.","offer_id":40603038056638,"sku":"1740-10","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 ml \/ 0.169 fl. oz.","offer_id":45478622101694,"sku":"1740-5","price":9.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0567\/2563\/5262\/products\/1740_Camphor.jpg?v=1762527413"},{"product_id":"magnolia-blossom","title":"Magnolia Blossom","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"ma-editorial\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-lede\"\u003eMuch of what is sold as magnolia oil is distilled from Michelia alba, the white champaca, now placed in Magnolia as Magnolia × alba. This oil comes from Magnolia grandiflora, the southern magnolia. The two trees are related, but their oils are not the same material.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-kicker\"\u003e01 · Origin\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA large evergreen tree native to the south-eastern United States, with glossy leaves and broad, cream-white flowers. It is widely planted in China and other warm temperate regions. This oil is distilled in China from the blossoms. Magnolia Leaf (No. 2005), from the same species, gives a greener comparison.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-kicker\"\u003e02 · Chemistry\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLinalool leads and carries the soft floral character. Beta-elemene and beta-caryophyllene form a sesquiterpene fraction that gives warmth and body. Trans-beta-ocimene adds a fresh, sweet green top.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-kicker\"\u003e03 · In Practice\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSoft, creamy and floral, with fresh, lemony and green-sweet nuances. A middle note in natural perfumery, used in white-floral and fresh accords. Facial oils, massage blends and diffusion, alone or in floral combinations. Blends with neroli, jasmine, rose, sandalwood, bergamot, ylang ylang and petitgrain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-safety\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGeneral information:\u003c\/strong\u003e For external use only. Dilute before applying to skin. Keep away from heat and sunlight. Keep out of reach of children. Avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Oshadhi USA","offers":[{"title":"1 ml \/ 0.03 fl.oz.","offer_id":40603046346942,"sku":"2000-1","price":23.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0567\/2563\/5262\/products\/2000_Magnolia-blossom.jpg?v=1762527567"},{"product_id":"magnolia-leaf","title":"Magnolia Leaf","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"ma-editorial\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-lede\"\u003eMagnolia leaf oil is easily confused with the leaf oil of Michelia alba, the white champaca, which is also linalool-rich. This oil is from a different tree. Magnolia grandiflora, the southern magnolia, is a true Magnolia, and its leaf oil is a separate material from both champaca leaf and magnolia blossom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-kicker\"\u003e01 · Origin\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA large evergreen of the family Magnoliaceae, native to the south-eastern United States and planted widely in China. This oil is distilled from the thick, glossy leaves of conventionally grown trees in China.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-kicker\"\u003e02 · Chemistry\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLinalool leads the profile, which gives the oil its soft floral lift. Beta-caryophyllene adds a dry, faintly woody body. Trans-beta-ocimene brings a green, herbaceous top. Trans-nerolidol, a sesquiterpene alcohol, extends the drydown and gives the oil more tenacity than its brightness suggests.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-kicker\"\u003e03 · In Practice\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFresh, green and lightly floral, with a tea-like quality. A top to middle note in natural perfumery. Diffusion, massage blends and skincare formulation. Comparative work alongside Magnolia Blossom (No. 2000) and Champaca white, abs. (No. 1247) shows how plant part and genus separate three materials sold under related names. Blends with bergamot, neroli, petitgrain, jasmine, sandalwood and green tea accords.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-safety\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGeneral information:\u003c\/strong\u003e For external use only. Dilute before applying to skin. Keep away from heat and sunlight. Keep out of reach of children. Avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Oshadhi USA","offers":[{"title":"5 ml \/ 0.17 fl.oz.","offer_id":40603046445246,"sku":"2005-5","price":23.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0567\/2563\/5262\/products\/2005_Magnolia-Leaf.jpg?v=1762527576"},{"product_id":"massoia","title":"Massoia","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"ma-editorial\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-lede\"\u003eThe creamy, coconut-like note in many natural perfumes is assumed to come from coconut. Often it comes from bark. Massoia lactone, a lactone found in Cryptocarya massoia, is one of the few natural sources of that milky, lactonic tone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-kicker\"\u003e01 · Origin\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA tree of the laurel family, Lauraceae, native to the forests of New Guinea and the surrounding islands. The bark has long been traded as an aromatic. This oil is distilled in Indonesia from the bark of wild trees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-kicker\"\u003e02 · Chemistry\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMassoia lactone dominates the profile and defines it. Benzyl benzoate is present in smaller proportion and adds a faint balsamic sweetness. Few essential oils are built so completely on a single lactone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-kicker\"\u003e03 · In Practice\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCreamy, sweet and coconut-like, with a warm woody dryness beneath. A middle to base note. A trace adds roundness to floral, gourmand and woody accords. Used at very low concentration only, in natural perfumery and olfactory study. Blends with sandalwood, tonka, vanilla, ylang ylang, jasmine and tuberose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-safety\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGeneral information:\u003c\/strong\u003e For external use only. Dilute before applying to skin. Keep away from heat and sunlight. Keep out of reach of children. Avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Oshadhi USA","offers":[{"title":"5 ml \/ 0.17 fl.oz.","offer_id":40603047264446,"sku":"2065-5","price":23.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0567\/2563\/5262\/files\/2065_EssentialOils_USA.png?v=1762527615"},{"product_id":"nutmeg-organic","title":"Nutmeg (organic)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"ma-editorial\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-lede\"\u003eNutmeg and mace come from the same fruit. Nutmeg is the seed kernel; mace is the red, lacy aril that wraps it. The two give oils of similar composition, but this one is distilled from the nut alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-kicker\"\u003e01 · Origin\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMyristica fragrans is a tropical evergreen of the Myristicaceae, native to the Banda Islands of the Moluccas. This oil is distilled from nuts of certified organic cultivation in Indonesia, DE-ÖKO-007.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-kicker\"\u003e02 · Chemistry\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSabinene leads, with alpha- and beta-pinene close behind, giving a fresh, peppery-terpenic top. Terpinene-4-ol and gamma-terpinene add a warm, slightly herbal body. Myristicin, a phenylpropanoid, carries the characteristic sweet-spicy depth and calls for low concentration in use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-kicker\"\u003e03 · In Practice\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWarm, sweet and spicy, with a fresh, terpenic lift. A middle note in natural perfumery, used in small proportion. Massage blends, diffusion and natural perfumery. Pairs well with Pepper black organic (No. 2500) and Cardamom organic (No. 1750) in spice accords. Blends with orange, clove, bergamot, rosemary, lavender, black pepper and cardamom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-safety\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGeneral information:\u003c\/strong\u003e For external use only. Dilute before applying to skin. Keep away from heat and sunlight. Keep out of reach of children. Avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Oshadhi USA","offers":[{"title":"5 ml \/ 0.17 fl.oz.","offer_id":40603048607934,"sku":"2161-5","price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0567\/2563\/5262\/products\/2161_Nutmeg-organic.jpg?v=1762527676"},{"product_id":"osmanthus-abs-80-in-organic-alcohol","title":"Osmanthus, abs. 80% (in organic alcohol)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"ma-editorial\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-lede\"\u003eOsmanthus is often filed as another white floral in the jasmine mould. It shares the family of jasmine and lilac, the Oleaceae, but not their chemistry. Its character is apricot and leather rather than indole, and it is carried by ionones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-kicker\"\u003e01 · Origin\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOsmanthus fragrans, gui hua, is an evergreen shrub of southern China, where the autumn blossoms are used to scent tea, wine and sweets. This absolute is extracted from blossoms of conventionally grown plants in China.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-kicker\"\u003e02 · Process\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe small flowers are extracted with solvent to a waxy concrete, then washed to an absolute. Palmitic and linoleic acids are carried through from the flower waxes and give the material body. Linalool oxide adds a floral, tea-like note. Dihydro-beta-ionone and trans-beta-ionone supply the violet-apricot heart. The absolute is supplied at 80% in organic alcohol, which keeps the dense material workable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-kicker\"\u003e03 · In Practice\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFruity, leathery and floral, with a dry suede undertone. A heart note in natural perfumery, effective in small proportion. Natural perfumery, olfactory study and skincare formulation at low concentration. Blends with rose, jasmine, sandalwood, mandarin, ylang ylang, vetiver and tea accords.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-safety\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGeneral information:\u003c\/strong\u003e For external use only. Dilute before applying to skin. Keep away from heat and sunlight. Keep out of reach of children. Avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Oshadhi USA","offers":[{"title":"1 ml \/ 0.03 fl.oz.","offer_id":40603059290302,"sku":"2360-1","price":58.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0567\/2563\/5262\/products\/2360_Osmanthus_-abs.-80_-_in-organic-alcohol.jpg?v=1762527796"},{"product_id":"patchouli-organic","title":"Patchouli, Indonesia (Organic)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"ma-editorial\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-lede\"\u003eFreshly distilled patchouli is not at its best. Like a small number of other oils, it improves with keeping: the harsh green top fades and the profile darkens and rounds. Older patchouli is mature, not stale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-kicker\"\u003e01 · Origin\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePogostemon cablin is a bushy perennial of the mint family, Lamiaceae, native to tropical Southeast Asia, with Indonesia the principal producer. This oil is distilled from the leaves of certified organic cultivation. The leaves are dried, and often lightly fermented, before distillation; fresh leaf gives little oil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-kicker\"\u003e02 · Chemistry\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePatchouli alcohol, or patchoulol, is the leading constituent and the source of the oil's tenacity. Alpha-bulnesene and alpha-guaiene follow, with alpha-patchoulene. This sesquiterpene structure makes the oil one of the heaviest and longest lasting in the dispensary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-kicker\"\u003e03 · In Practice\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEarthy, woody and sweet, camphoraceous when young and wine-like with age. A base note and fixative. Natural perfumery, massage blends, skincare formulation and diffusion. Patchouli, Indonesia (No. 2400) offers a conventional comparison. Blends with vetiver, rose, sandalwood, bergamot, clary sage, geranium and cedarwood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-safety\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGeneral information:\u003c\/strong\u003e For external use only. Dilute before applying to skin. Keep away from heat and sunlight. Keep out of reach of children. Avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Oshadhi USA","offers":[{"title":"5 ml \/ 0.17 fl.oz.","offer_id":40603059880126,"sku":"2401-5","price":17.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0567\/2563\/5262\/products\/2401_Patchouli-organic_cf139179-a821-4917-967c-b4bb90c9b22a.jpg?v=1762527814"},{"product_id":"perilla-shiso","title":"Perilla \/ Shiso","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"ma-editorial\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-lede\"\u003ePerilla is chemically one of the most variable plants in aromatic use. Distinct chemotypes are led by perillaldehyde, by perilla ketone, by elsholtzia ketone or by phenylpropanoids. The pressed seed oil sold as a cooking oil is a fixed oil and unrelated to this distillate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-kicker\"\u003e01 · Origin\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn annual of the mint family, Lamiaceae, native to East Asia and grown as the herb shiso in Japanese cookery. This oil is distilled from the leaves, grown conventionally in China.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-kicker\"\u003e02 · Chemistry\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerillaldehyde leads. It is a monoterpene aldehyde and carries much of the scent of fresh shiso leaf. Limonene supplies a citrus brightness, and beta-caryophyllene a woody underpinning. Aldehyde-led oils are handled at low dilution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-kicker\"\u003e03 · In Practice\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGreen, spicy and herbal, with a warm, almost cinnamic depth and a citrus edge. A top-to-middle note of unusual character. Natural perfumery, diffusion and olfactory study of East Asian culinary aromatics. Blends with yuzu, lime, ginger, basil, mint, coriander seed and hinoki.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-safety\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGeneral information:\u003c\/strong\u003e For external use only. Dilute before applying to skin. Keep away from heat and sunlight. Keep out of reach of children. Avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Oshadhi USA","offers":[{"title":"3 ml \/ 0.1 fl.oz.","offer_id":40603073872062,"sku":"2725-3","price":65.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0567\/2563\/5262\/products\/2725_Perilla-_Shiso.jpg?v=1762527978"},{"product_id":"yuzu-japanese-mandarin","title":"Yuzu \/ Japanese Mandarin","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"ma-editorial\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-lede\"\u003eYuzu is often sold as Japanese mandarin. It is not a mandarin. Citrus junos is thought to have arisen as a hybrid between a mandarin and the ichang papeda, which accounts for its sour fruit, thick peel and cold hardiness. This oil is also distilled, not cold-pressed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-kicker\"\u003e01 · Origin\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA slow-growing, thorny citrus tree long cultivated in Japan and China. In Japan the fruit is floated in hot baths at the winter solstice. This oil is distilled from the peel of Japanese fruit from wild-grown trees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-kicker\"\u003e02 · Process\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost citrus oils are expressed. Distillation separates the volatile fraction from the waxes, pigments and other non-volatile matter that a pressed oil carries, and gives a clearer, lighter material. Limonene leads the profile, with gamma-terpinene and myrcene behind. The result is sharper and more aromatic than a pressed peel oil, with less of the juicy roundness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-kicker\"\u003e03 · In Practice\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTart, floral and clean, between grapefruit and mandarin, with a faint herbal edge. A top note in natural perfumery. Diffusion, bath preparations, massage blends and cologne-style work. Blends with hinoki, cedarwood, ginger, green tea accords, grapefruit, neroli and sandalwood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-safety\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGeneral information:\u003c\/strong\u003e For external use only. Dilute before applying to skin. Keep away from heat and sunlight. Keep out of reach of children. Avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Oshadhi USA","offers":[{"title":"1 ml \/ 0.03 fl.oz.","offer_id":40603079868606,"sku":"3071-1","price":22.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3 ml \/ 0.1 fl.oz.","offer_id":44606734926014,"sku":"3071-3","price":56.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0567\/2563\/5262\/products\/3071_Yuzu-_Japanese-mandarin.jpg?v=1762528209"},{"product_id":"cinnamon-cassia-china","title":"Cinnamon Cassia, China","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"ma-editorial\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-lede\"\u003eMuch of what is sold as cinnamon, as spice or oil, is cassia. The two are separate species. True cinnamon is Cinnamomum verum of Sri Lanka. Cassia is Cinnamomum cassia, native to southern China, and its oil is distilled from leaves and twigs rather than bark.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-kicker\"\u003e01 · Origin\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA tall evergreen of the laurel family, Lauraceae. This oil comes from wild-harvested twigs and leaves in China, where cassia has been cultivated and traded for centuries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-kicker\"\u003e02 · Chemistry\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCinnamaldehyde dominates, as it does in cinnamon bark oil. Cinnamyl acetate, coumarin and benzaldehyde follow. Coumarin is the clearest marker separating cassia from Ceylon cinnamon, where it occurs only in traces. The aldehyde load is high, and the oil is used at very low dilution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-kicker\"\u003e03 · In Practice\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHot, sweet and spicy, with a drier, harsher edge than cinnamon bark. A middle note. Diffusion, winter blends and natural perfumery in small proportion. Direct comparison with Cinnamon Bark (No. 3110) sets out the difference between the two species clearly. Blends with orange, clove bud, ginger, cardamom, frankincense, vanilla and nutmeg.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-safety\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGeneral information:\u003c\/strong\u003e For external use only. Dilute before applying to skin. Keep away from heat and sunlight. Keep out of reach of children. Avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Oshadhi USA","offers":[{"title":"10 ml \/ 0.34 fl.oz.","offer_id":40603081703614,"sku":"3140-10","price":14.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0567\/2563\/5262\/products\/3140_Cinnamon-_Cassis_-China.jpg?v=1762528253"},{"product_id":"cypress-vietnam","title":"Cypress, Vietnam","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"ma-editorial\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-lede\"\u003eThis cypress does not smell like Mediterranean cypress. Cupressus funebris oil is distilled from the roots and is led by cedrol and the cedrenes. Its profile is a cedarwood profile. Cypress, Morocco (No. 3195), distilled from twigs, is led by alpha-pinene and belongs to another register.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-kicker\"\u003e01 · Origin\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn East Asian cypress, also known as the Chinese weeping cypress for its drooping branchlets. It is a member of the cypress family, Cupressaceae. This oil is distilled from the roots of wild trees in Vietnam.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-kicker\"\u003e02 · Chemistry\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlpha-cedrene leads, with cedrol and beta-cedrene close behind. Cuparene, an aromatic sesquiterpene, adds a dry, slightly spicy note. Oils of this composition are traded industrially as Chinese cedarwood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-kicker\"\u003e03 · In Practice\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDry, woody and smoky-sweet, with a mild spice in the drydown. A base note and fixative. Natural perfumery, massage blends and diffusion where a grounded wood note is needed. Blends with Virginia cedar, vetiver, sandalwood, frankincense, bergamot, clary sage and juniper berry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-safety\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGeneral information:\u003c\/strong\u003e For external use only. Dilute before applying to skin. Keep away from heat and sunlight. Keep out of reach of children. Avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Oshadhi USA","offers":[{"title":"5 ml \/ 0.17 fl.oz.","offer_id":40603082883262,"sku":"3197-5","price":14.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0567\/2563\/5262\/files\/3197_EssentialOils_USA.jpg?v=1762528296"},{"product_id":"patchouli","title":"Patchouli, Indonesia","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"ma-editorial\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-lede\"\u003ePatchouli is often thought of as a heavy, dark resin. It is distilled from the dried leaves of a herb of the mint family. Fresh oil is green and somewhat harsh. It matures with age, darkening and deepening in tone over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-kicker\"\u003e01 · Origin\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePogostemon cablin is a bushy perennial of the Lamiaceae native to the tropics of Southeast Asia. Indonesia is the principal producer. The leaves are dried before distillation. This oil comes from conventionally grown plants in Indonesia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-kicker\"\u003e02 · Chemistry\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePatchouli alcohol, also called patchoulol, is the leading constituent. Delta-guaiene, alpha-guaiene and alpha-patchoulene follow. The sesquiterpene profile gives the oil its low volatility and tenacity. Comparison with Patchouli, Indonesia (Organic) (No. 2401) shows the effect of cultivation on a single origin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-kicker\"\u003e03 · In Practice\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEarthy, woody and musky, with a camphoraceous top and a sweet, wine-like depth as it ages. A base note and fixative. Natural perfumery, massage blends, diffusion and skincare formulation. Blends with vetiver, sandalwood, rose, bergamot, clary sage, labdanum and orange.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-safety\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGeneral information:\u003c\/strong\u003e For external use only. Dilute before applying to skin. Keep away from heat and sunlight. Keep out of reach of children. Avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Oshadhi USA","offers":[{"title":"5 ml \/ 0.17 fl.oz.","offer_id":43333411078334,"sku":"2400-5","price":13.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10 ml \/ 0.34 fl.oz.","offer_id":43333413077182,"sku":"2400-10","price":21.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0567\/2563\/5262\/files\/2400_Patchouli-organic.jpg?v=1700518321"}],"url":"https:\/\/oshadhi.com\/collections\/asia.oembed","provider":"Oshadhi Essential Oils","version":"1.0","type":"link"}