{"title":"Woods","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"amyris","title":"Amyris","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"ma-editorial\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-lede\"\u003eAmyris is sold as West Indian sandalwood. It is not a sandalwood. Santalum belongs to the sandalwood family, Santalaceae; Amyris balsamifera belongs to the citrus family, Rutaceae, and its chemistry has nothing in common with santalol.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-kicker\"\u003e01 · Origin\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA tropical evergreen tree native to the Caribbean and parts of Central America. This oil is steam distilled from the wood of wild trees in the Dominican Republic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-kicker\"\u003e02 · Chemistry\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA sesquiterpene alcohol oil. Valerianol and elemol lead, with 7-epi-alpha-eudesmol, 10-epi-gamma-eudesmol and beta-eudesmol. Oils led by heavy alcohols of this kind evaporate slowly and hold lighter materials in a blend. Comparative work alongside Sandalwood, Australian (No. 2684) shows the gap between the two in odour and tenacity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-kicker\"\u003e03 · In Practice\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWarm, woody and softly balsamic, with a faint sweetness. A base note and fixative in natural perfumery. Diffusion, massage blends and skincare formulation. Blends with sandalwood, cedarwood, vetiver, frankincense, patchouli, lavender and citrus oils.\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":40603027112126,"sku":"1020-10","price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0567\/2563\/5262\/files\/1020_EssentialOils_USA.jpg?v=1762526830"},{"product_id":"angelica-root-organic","title":"Angelica Root, France","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"ma-editorial\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-lede\"\u003eAngelica root and angelica seed are distilled as separate oils, and the two are not interchangeable. The root oil is heavier and more earthy. Its musky depth comes from macrocyclic lactones present only in trace, among them pentadecanolide, which perfumers value well beyond its proportion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-kicker\"\u003e01 · Origin\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAngelica archangelica is a tall biennial of the carrot family, native to northern Europe and long cultivated in monastery gardens. This oil is distilled in France from roots of certified organic cultivation. Angelica glauca from the Himalaya, offered as Angelica Root, India (No. 1065), is a related species with its own profile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-kicker\"\u003e02 · Chemistry\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe monoterpene fraction leads: alpha-pinene, delta-3-carene, alpha- and beta-phellandrene, limonene and sabinene. These give the bright, peppery opening. The macrocyclic musks and coumarins sit underneath and emerge on the drydown. Angelica root oil has a recognised phototoxic potential and is used with care on skin exposed to sunlight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-kicker\"\u003e03 · In Practice\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeppery and green on first contact, settling to earthy, musky and faintly animalic. A middle to base note, used in chypre and fougère structures. Diffusion, massage blends at low concentration and olfactory study. Blends with clary sage, vetiver, patchouli, oakmoss, the citrus oils, rose and juniper.\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":40603027210430,"sku":"1060-3","price":86.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0567\/2563\/5262\/files\/1060_EssentialOils_USA.jpg?v=1762526839"},{"product_id":"angelica-root-india","title":"Angelica Root, India","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"ma-editorial\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-lede\"\u003eAngelica root oil is usually assumed to come from Angelica archangelica, the garden angelica of Europe. This oil does not. Angelica glauca is a separate Himalayan species, and its profile is deeper and darker than the European root.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-kicker\"\u003e01 · Origin\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAngelica glauca is a tall perennial of the carrot family, Apiaceae, native to the high western Himalaya. It grows in moist, shaded ground and has long been gathered as a local spice and aromatic. This oil is distilled from the roots of wild plants in India.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-kicker\"\u003e02 · Chemistry\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3-n-Butyl phthalide and isobutylidene phthalide carry the identity of the oil. Phthalides are the same class that gives celery and lovage their characteristic note. Limonene, 6,9-guaiadiene and alpha-pinene add lift. Comparison with Angelica Root, France (No. 1060) shows clearly what separates the two species.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-kicker\"\u003e03 · In Practice\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEarthy, musky and faintly sweet, with tones of tobacco, celery and parsley. A base-to-middle note of strong character, used in very small proportion. Natural perfumery, meditation practice, massage blends and olfactory study. Blends with vetiver, patchouli, clary sage, bergamot, frankincense, coriander 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":40603027243198,"sku":"1065-5","price":86.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0567\/2563\/5262\/files\/1065_EssentialOils_USA.jpg?v=1762526848"},{"product_id":"araucaria-90-in-organic-alcohol","title":"Araucaria (90% in organic alcohol)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"ma-editorial\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-lede\"\u003eAraucaria oil is not from an Araucaria. The name is a trade convention. The tree is Neocallitropsis pancheri, a conifer of the cypress family endemic to New Caledonia, not a relative of the monkey-puzzle tree.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-kicker\"\u003e01 · Origin\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA slow-growing conifer of the ultramafic soils of southern New Caledonia, an island with an unusually high proportion of endemic plants. This oil is distilled from shavings of the heartwood of wild trees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-kicker\"\u003e02 · Process\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe distilled oil is generally solid and waxy at room temperature. A small amount of organic alcohol is added so that the oil flows from the bottle; the material is 90% oil. The sesquiterpene alcohols alpha-, beta- and gamma-eudesmol dominate, with alpha-elemol and guaiol. These heavy alcohols account for both the solidity and the tenacity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-kicker\"\u003e03 · In Practice\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSweet, soft and balsamic, with a slight note of cinnamon spice. A base note and fixative in natural perfumery. Massage blends, meditation practice and woody accords. Blends with sandalwood, vetiver, cedarwood, rose, ylang ylang, frankincense and bergamot.\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":40603027439806,"sku":"1093-10","price":63.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0567\/2563\/5262\/files\/1093_EssentialOils_USA.jpg?v=1762526857"},{"product_id":"valerian","title":"Valerian","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"ma-editorial\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-lede\"\u003eThe odour most people associate with valerian is that of the dried root. Much of it comes from isovaleric acid, released as the root dries and ages. The distilled oil of Valeriana officinalis is led instead by bornyl acetate. Valerian, Tagar (No. 1106), from a Himalayan relative, retains more of the isovaleric character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-kicker\"\u003e01 · Origin\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA tall perennial of damp meadows and riverbanks across Europe and temperate Asia, with clusters of pale pink flowers. This oil is distilled from the roots, grown conventionally in Poland.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-kicker\"\u003e02 · Chemistry\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBornyl acetate leads, accompanied by camphene and alpha- and beta-pinene. Smaller sesquiterpene components carry the deep earthy tone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-kicker\"\u003e03 · In Practice\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEarthy, musky and woody, with a balsamic green edge and great tenacity. A base note used in traces. Natural perfumery, where it lends depth to moss and woody accords, and evening massage blends. Blends with lavender, patchouli, vetiver, cedarwood, mandarin, pine and oakmoss.\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":40603027701950,"sku":"1100-5","price":50.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0567\/2563\/5262\/products\/1100_Valerian_ec1735d0-66d3-41ea-80c9-ea23bf7d86f6.jpg?v=1762526882"},{"product_id":"valerian-tagar-organic","title":"Valerian, Tagar (organic)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"ma-editorial\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-lede\"\u003eTagar is often sold as a substitute for European valerian. It is a separate species. Valeriana wallichii is a Himalayan plant with its own root chemistry, and the two oils differ in both odour and composition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-kicker\"\u003e01 · Origin\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA low perennial of Himalayan slopes, long used in South Asian incense and perfumery under the name tagar. This oil is distilled in Nepal from the roots of wild-crafted, certified organic plants. The genus sits in the honeysuckle family, Caprifoliaceae.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-kicker\"\u003e02 · Chemistry\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIsovaleric acid is the defining note: sharp, cheesy and animalic, and it dominates the first impression. Maaliol, a sesquiterpene alcohol, and beta-gurjunene give the woody, earthy body beneath it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-kicker\"\u003e03 · In Practice\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePungent and musky at first, settling to a dry, mossy, woody tone. A base note used in trace amounts in natural perfumery and incense formulation. Meditation practice and olfactory study. Comparative work alongside Valerian (No. 1100) shows the difference between the Himalayan and European species. Blends with patchouli, vetiver, spikenard, cedarwood, lavender and oakmoss.\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":40603027767486,"sku":"1106-3","price":43.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0567\/2563\/5262\/files\/1106_EssentialOils_USA.jpg?v=1762526882"},{"product_id":"buddha-wood-oil","title":"Buddha Wood Oil","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"ma-editorial\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-lede\"\u003eBuddha wood is sometimes sold as false sandalwood, and the name implies a substitute. The tree is unrelated to the sandalwoods. Eremophila mitchellii belongs to the figwort family, and its oil is built on sesquiterpene ketones not found in Santalum.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-kicker\"\u003e01 · Origin\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA small tree or shrub of the dry inland country of Queensland and New South Wales, Australia. The heartwood is dense and aromatic. In Aboriginal tradition the wood was burned as an incense and worked into tools and instruments. This oil is distilled from wild-harvested wood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-kicker\"\u003e02 · Chemistry\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEremophilone dominates. Hydroxyeremophilone and hydroxydihydroeremophilone follow. The compounds take their name from the genus Eremophila, the desert-loving shrubs of inland Australia. The oil is viscous and slow to evaporate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-kicker\"\u003e03 · In Practice\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSmoky, woody and earthy, with a leathery dryness and a faint sweetness on the drydown. A base note. Natural perfumery, meditation practice, diffusion and massage blends at low concentration. Comparison with Sandalwood, Australian (No. 2684) separates two Australian woods of very different chemistry. Blends with vetiver, frankincense, cedarwood, patchouli, rose, bergamot and spikenard.\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":42165063680190,"sku":"1211-5","price":22.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0567\/2563\/5262\/files\/1211_EssentialOils_USA.jpg?v=1762526976"},{"product_id":"cabreuva","title":"Cabreuva","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"ma-editorial\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-lede\"\u003eCabreuva is sometimes confused with Peru balsam (No. 2415). Both come from South American trees of the legume family, Fabaceae, and the generic names differ by a few letters. Myroxylon gives the balsams. Myrocarpus fastigiatus gives a wood oil, distilled from the timber and built on nerolidol.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-kicker\"\u003e01 · Origin\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA large hardwood tree native to the forests of Paraguay, southern Brazil and northern Argentina. The heartwood is dense and fragrant. This oil is distilled in Paraguay from the wood of wild trees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-kicker\"\u003e02 · Chemistry\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTrans-nerolidol, a sesquiterpene alcohol, dominates. T-muurolol, alpha-cadinol and T-cadinol complete the main fraction. An oil of this composition is soft, of low volatility, and lasts well on skin and blotter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-kicker\"\u003e03 · In Practice\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMild, woody and sweet, with a delicate floral note reminiscent of lily and a faint balsamic undertone. A base note and gentle fixative in natural perfumery, used to soften floral and woody accords. Massage blends, skincare formulation and diffusion in combination. Blends with rose, neroli, ylang ylang, sandalwood, cedarwood, 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":40603029012670,"sku":"1220-10","price":19.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0567\/2563\/5262\/products\/1220_EssentialOils_USA.jpg?v=1762526985"},{"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":"cypriol-nagarmotha-organic","title":"Cypriol \/ Nagarmotha (organic)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"ma-editorial\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-lede\"\u003eCypriol is often confused with nut grass, Cyperus rotundus, a close relative whose tubers are also aromatic. The oil offered here is distilled from Cyperus scariosus, the species traded in India as nagarmotha. The two share a sesquiterpene backbone and are best kept distinct in a formula.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-kicker\"\u003e01 · Origin\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA perennial sedge of the Cyperaceae, growing in damp and marshy ground in India. The fragrant material is held in the rhizomes and roots. This oil is distilled in India from the roots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-kicker\"\u003e02 · Chemistry\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe profile is almost entirely sesquiterpenic. Cyperene and rotundene lead. Aristolone, a sesquiterpene ketone, adds woody depth. Valencene and alpha-copaene complete the main fraction. These heavy molecules give the oil low volatility and strong tenacity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-kicker\"\u003e03 · In Practice\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDry, woody and earthy, with smoky and leathery tones and a faint resinous sweetness. A base note and fixative, used in Indian attar making and in oud-style accords in natural perfumery. Massage blends, diffusion in combination and meditation practice. Blends with vetiver, sandalwood, rose, patchouli, frankincense, labdanum and spikenard.\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":40603030814910,"sku":"11291-5 (1290-5)","price":22.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0567\/2563\/5262\/products\/1290_Cypriol-_Nagamotha_-organic.jpg?v=1762527079"},{"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":"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":"katafray-organic","title":"Katafray (Organic)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"ma-editorial\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-lede\"\u003eThe genus name Cedrelopsis suggests a cedar. It is not one. The name means resembling Cedrela, itself a tropical American genus of the mahogany family sold as Spanish cedar. Katafray belongs to neither the true cedars nor the conifers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-kicker\"\u003e01 · Origin\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCedrelopsis grevei is a tree endemic to the dry forests of southern and western Madagascar. The bark has a long place in local practice. This oil is distilled from the bark of certified organic trees in Madagascar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-kicker\"\u003e02 · Chemistry\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA sesquiterpene oil. Ishwarane leads, with beta-elemene, alpha-copaene, delta-cadinene and the alpha- and beta-selinenes following. The absence of a significant monoterpene top gives a slow-opening oil with good tenacity on a blotter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-kicker\"\u003e03 · In Practice\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWoody, warm and dry, with a peppery and faintly herbaceous character. A middle to base note. Massage blends, skincare formulation and natural perfumery, where it extends woods and resins. Blends with ravensara, frankincense, vetiver, cedarwood, ginger, black pepper and geranium.\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":40603038417086,"sku":"1758-10","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0567\/2563\/5262\/products\/1758_Katafray-organic.jpg?v=1762527422"},{"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":"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":"sandalwood-white","title":"Sandalwood, White","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"ma-editorial\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-lede\"\u003eSantalum album is often assumed to mean India. Wild Indian supply has been under state control for decades and is now scarce. This album is grown in Australian plantations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-kicker\"\u003e01 · Origin\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA hemiparasitic tree that draws part of its water and nutrients from the roots of host species. The oil forms in the heartwood over many years. Australian plantations of album now supply much of the world's legitimate material. Australia's native species, Santalum spicatum, is a different oil (No. 2684, organic, in the range).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-kicker\"\u003e02 · Chemistry\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe santalols define the oil and its grade. ISO 3518 sets the reference for Santalum album at 41–55% cis-alpha-santalol and 16–24% cis-beta-santalol. Alpha-santalene and trans-alpha-bergamotol complete the profile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-kicker\"\u003e03 · In Practice\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSoft, creamy and woody, with exceptional tenacity. A base note and fixative in natural perfumery. Diffusion, massage, meditation practice and skincare formulation.\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":40603072692414,"sku":"2680-3","price":86.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0567\/2563\/5262\/products\/2680_Sandalwood-AGD.jpg?v=1762527952"},{"product_id":"sandalwood-pacific","title":"Sandalwood, Pacific","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"ma-editorial\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-lede\"\u003ePacific sandalwood is neither a blend nor a lesser grade of another sandalwood. Santalum austrocaledonicum is a distinct species of New Caledonia and Vanuatu. Its santalol profile places it closer in character to the classical Indian oil than Australian sandalwood comes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-kicker\"\u003e01 · Origin\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA small tree of the sandalwood family, Santalaceae, and like its relatives a root hemiparasite. The aromatic oil concentrates in the heartwood, which forms slowly over many years. This oil is distilled in New Caledonia from conventionally sourced heartwood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-kicker\"\u003e02 · Chemistry\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCis-alpha-santalol and cis-beta-santalol lead. Cis-lanceol and cis-epi-beta-santalol follow. These heavy sesquiterpene alcohols evaporate slowly and give the oil its long, creamy dry-down.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-kicker\"\u003e03 · In Practice\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSoft, creamy and woody, with a gentle milky sweetness. A base note and fixative. Natural perfumery, skincare formulation, massage blends and meditation practice. Sandalwood, Australian (No. 2684) makes a drier, greener comparison. Blends with rose, jasmine, frankincense, vetiver, ylang ylang, bergamot and neroli.\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 \/ 0.169 fl.oz.","offer_id":42164994638014,"sku":"2682-5","price":87.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3 ml \/ 0.1 fl oz","offer_id":45186552365246,"sku":"2682-3","price":61.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0567\/2563\/5262\/products\/2682_Sandalwood_-Pacific.jpg?v=1762527952"},{"product_id":"sandalwood-australia-organic","title":"Sandalwood, Australian (organic)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"ma-editorial\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-lede\"\u003eAustralian sandalwood is often presented as a stand-in for Indian sandalwood. It is a separate species. Santalum spicatum carries the same santalol family of alcohols in a different balance, and its profile is drier and greener at the opening as a result.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-kicker\"\u003e01 · Origin\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA small, slow-growing tree native to the semi-arid south-west of Western Australia. Like all sandalwoods it is a root hemiparasite, drawing part of its water and nutrients from neighbouring host plants. This oil is distilled from wild-crafted wood under organic certification.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-kicker\"\u003e02 · Chemistry\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlpha-santalol and cis-beta-santalol lead. Cis-nuciferol and cis-beta-curcumen-12-ol follow, with epi-alpha-bisabolol. These sesquiterpene alcohols are heavy and slow to evaporate, which gives the oil its value as a fixative.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-kicker\"\u003e03 · In Practice\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSoft, woody and slightly green, with a dry resinous opening and a creamy dry-down. A base note. Natural perfumery, massage blends, skincare formulation and meditation practice. Sandalwood, Pacific (No. 2682) offers a rounder, creamier comparison. Blends with rose, frankincense, vetiver, jasmine, cedarwood, patchouli and bergamot.\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":42165018591422,"sku":"2684-3","price":71.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0567\/2563\/5262\/products\/2684_Sandalwood_-Australia-organic.jpg?v=1762527952"},{"product_id":"cedar-himalaya-cedar","title":"Cedar, Himalaya","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"ma-editorial\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-lede\"\u003eMuch of what is sold as cedarwood oil does not come from a cedar. Virginia and Texas cedarwood are junipers. The true cedars belong to the genus Cedrus, and Cedrus deodara, the Himalayan cedar or deodar, is one of them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-kicker\"\u003e01 · Origin\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCedrus deodara grows in the western Himalaya, from Afghanistan to Nepal. The name deodar derives from the Sanskrit for timber of the gods, and the wood has a long history in temple building and incense. This oil is distilled in India from the wood of wild trees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-kicker\"\u003e02 · Chemistry\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe himachalenes dominate: beta-, alpha- and gamma-himachalene. Italicene, gamma-atlantone and trans-alpha-atlantone follow. The atlantones are ketones shared with Atlas cedar, and they give both true cedars their sweet, warm depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-kicker\"\u003e03 · In Practice\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSweet, woody and balsamic, drying down slowly to a soft, resinous warmth. A base note and fixative. Natural perfumery, particularly in masculine and incense-type accords, meditation practice and massage blends. Comparison with Cedar, Virginia (No. 3105) shows the difference between true cedar and juniper. Blends with vetiver, sandalwood, frankincense, patchouli, rose, 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":40603080786110,"sku":"3096-10","price":17.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0567\/2563\/5262\/products\/3096_Cedar-_Himalaya-Cedar.jpg?v=1762528226"},{"product_id":"cedar-virginia-cedar","title":"Cedar, Virginia","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"ma-editorial\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-lede\"\u003eVirginia cedar is a juniper. Juniperus virginiana belongs to the cypress family, Cupressaceae, and has no close relationship to the true cedars of the genus Cedrus. Its oil is led by cedrol and the cedrenes, while true cedars such as Cedar, Himalaya (No. 3096) are led by himachalenes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-kicker\"\u003e01 · Origin\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA slow-growing tree native to eastern North America, also known as eastern red cedar. The fragrant reddish heartwood was long the standard wood for pencils and for lining chests. This oil is distilled from the wood of wild trees in the USA.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-kicker\"\u003e02 · Chemistry\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCedrol, a sesquiterpene alcohol, leads. Alpha- and beta-cedrene and thujopsene make up the hydrocarbon fraction, and widdrol is present in smaller proportion. Cedrol gives the oil its dry, pencil-shaving character and much of its tenacity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-kicker\"\u003e03 · In Practice\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDry, soft and woody, with a faint balsamic sweetness. A base note and a dependable fixative. Natural perfumery, massage blends, diffusion and soap formulation. Blends with sandalwood, vetiver, patchouli, cypress, bergamot, lavender 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":40603081146558,"sku":"3105-10","price":17.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0567\/2563\/5262\/products\/3105_Cedar-_Virginia-Cedar.jpg?v=1762528235"},{"product_id":"cypress-blue","title":"Cypress, Blue","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"ma-editorial\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-lede\"\u003eBlue cypress is not a cypress in the strict sense. Callitris belongs to the Cupressaceae but forms its own genus, the southern cypress-pines of Australia. Its blue colour comes from guaiazulene, not from the chamazulene of chamomile and yarrow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-kicker\"\u003e01 · Origin\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCallitris intratropica grows across the tropical north of Australia. This oil is distilled from the wood of wild trees in Australia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-kicker\"\u003e02 · Chemistry\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA sesquiterpene oil. Guaiol and bulnesol, two guaiane alcohols, lead the profile, with gamma-eudesmol and alpha- and beta-eudesmol close behind. Alpha- and beta-selinene complete it. Alcohols of this kind give a dense, slow-evaporating oil with considerable tenacity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-kicker\"\u003e03 · In Practice\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSweet, woody and smoky-balsamic, with a soft resinous depth. A base note and a fixative in natural perfumery. Massage blends, meditation practice and skincare formulation. Comparative work with White Cypress Wood Oil (No. 3186), from another Callitris species, shows variation within the genus. The oil is viscous; warm the bottle in the hand for easier dispensing. Blends with sandalwood, vetiver, frankincense, cedarwood, lavender, bergamot 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":"5 ml \/ 0.17 fl.oz.","offer_id":40603082358974,"sku":"3185-5","price":36.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0567\/2563\/5262\/products\/3185_EssentialOils_USA.jpg?v=1762528279"},{"product_id":"white-cypress-wood-oil","title":"Cypress, White, Wood","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"ma-editorial\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-lede\"\u003eWhite cypress is not a cypress in the botanical sense. Callitris glaucophylla is an Australian genus of the cypress family, in a separate genus from Cupressus sempervirens. Its wood oil has nothing of the pinene freshness of Mediterranean cypress.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-kicker\"\u003e01 · Origin\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA native Australian conifer, also called white cypress pine, growing across the inland plains of eastern Australia. Its timber is valued for durability. This oil is distilled in Australia from the wood of wild trees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-kicker\"\u003e02 · Chemistry\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCitronellic acid, an unusual constituent in a wood oil, gives a sharp, slightly fatty note. Guaiol, alpha-eudesmol and bulnesol, all sesquiterpene alcohols, form the body; guaiol and bulnesol also define guaiacwood. Comparative work alongside Cypress, White, Leaf (No. 3187) shows how far leaf and wood of one tree diverge, and Cypress, Blue (No. 3185) belongs to the same genus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-kicker\"\u003e03 · In Practice\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDry, woody and smoky-sweet, with a faint rosy undertone. In natural perfumery it serves as a base note and holds lighter materials. Massage blends, incense formulation and olfactory study. Blends with vetiver, sandalwood, rose, guaiacwood, frankincense, cedarwood and bergamot.\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":40603082490046,"sku":"3186-5","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0567\/2563\/5262\/products\/3186_EssentialOils_USA.jpg?v=1762528279"},{"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":"rosewood-cites-approved","title":"Rosewood","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"ma-editorial\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-lede\"\u003eRosewood oil has no connection to the rosewood timbers of furniture making, which belong to the genus Dalbergia. Aniba rosaeodora is an Amazonian tree of the laurel family, Lauraceae. The name refers to the faintly rose-like scent of its wood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-kicker\"\u003e01 · Origin\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeavy exploitation for perfumery reduced wild populations severely, and the species is now listed under CITES. International trade in its oil requires a CITES certificate, which this oil carries. It is distilled in Peru from the wood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-kicker\"\u003e02 · Chemistry\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLinalool forms the great majority of the oil. Alpha-terpineol, geraniol and 1,8-cineole follow, with linalool oxide, limonene and benzyl benzoate in small part. The geraniol contributes the rosy facet behind the name.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-kicker\"\u003e03 · In Practice\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSoft, woody and floral, with a light spicy sweetness. A middle note that rounds the edges of a blend. Massage blends, skincare formulation, diffusion and natural perfumery. Howood (No. 1570), also linalool-rich, is the usual comparison for practitioners weighing sourcing. Blends with rose, neroli, sandalwood, geranium, bergamot, frankincense and ylang ylang.\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":41456790962366,"sku":"2580-10","price":75.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0567\/2563\/5262\/products\/2580_EssentialOils_USA.jpg?v=1678279953"},{"product_id":"vetiver-extra-organic","title":"Vetiver, Extra (organic)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"ma-editorial\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-lede\"\u003eVetiver is sometimes pictured as a leaf or grass oil. It comes entirely from the root. The fragrant matter sits in the dense, fibrous root mass of a tall grass, and the oil distils slowly, thick and amber.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-kicker\"\u003e01 · Origin\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVetiveria zizanioides, now generally listed as Chrysopogon zizanioides, is a perennial grass of the Indian subcontinent, family Poaceae. Production began in India and spread to other tropical regions, among them Madagascar and Haiti. This oil is distilled in Madagascar from the roots, from certified organic cultivation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-kicker\"\u003e02 · Chemistry\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVetiver is among the most complex oils in perfumery, built almost entirely from sesquiterpene alcohols, ketones and hydrocarbons. Khusimol leads, followed by isovalencenol, khusinol and beta-vetivenene. The low volatility of this fraction explains the oil's viscosity and its persistence on a blotter for days. Like patchouli, vetiver rounds and deepens with age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-kicker\"\u003e03 · In Practice\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEarthy, smoky and woody, with a damp-root, slightly sweet character. A base note and a classic fixative. Natural perfumery, massage blends, meditation practice and olfactory study. Gentle warming in the hand helps it pour. Comparison with Vetiver, Bourbon, Madagascar (No. 2980) is instructive. Blends with sandalwood, rose, jasmine, ylang ylang, bergamot, patchouli and frankincense.\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":44711524499646,"sku":"2975-5","price":34.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0567\/2563\/5262\/files\/2975_Vetiverextraorganic.png?v=1781721071"},{"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"},{"product_id":"sugandh-mantri","title":"Sugandha Mantri Essential Oil","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"ma-editorial\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-lede\"\u003eSugandha Mantri is sometimes confused with Sugandha Kokila, another oil of northern India with a similar name. The two are unrelated. Sugandha Kokila is distilled from the berries of a Cinnamomum. Sugandha Mantri is a root oil of Homalomena aromatica, a member of the arum family.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-kicker\"\u003e01 · Origin\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHomalomena aromatica is a herbaceous perennial of the Araceae, native to the humid forests of north-eastern India and adjacent South-East Asia. The aromatic rhizomes have a long history in local perfumery. This oil is distilled from the roots of cultivated plants in India.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-kicker\"\u003e02 · Chemistry\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLinalool leads. Terpinen-4-ol follows, with delta-cadinene contributing a woody sesquiterpene base. An alcohol-led root oil is uncommon; most rhizome oils are dominated by sesquiterpenes or ketones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-kicker\"\u003e03 · In Practice\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSweet, woody and lightly spicy, with a soft floral linalool note over an earthy root. A middle note. Meditation practice, diffusion, massage blends and skincare formulation at low concentration. Comparison with Sugandha Kokila (No. 2736) clarifies the naming. Blends with sandalwood, vetiver, rose, cardamom, frankincense, cedarwood and spikenard.\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":44811052384446,"sku":"2738-5","price":34.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0567\/2563\/5262\/files\/2738_EssentialOils_USA.png?v=1738059514"},{"product_id":"calamus","title":"Calamus (organic)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"ma-editorial\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-lede\"\u003eCalamus is often grouped with the irises because of its sword-shaped leaves. It belongs to its own family, Acoraceae, at the base of the monocot lineage. Its chemistry also varies with the plant's chromosome type, and Asian forms are high in beta-asarone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-kicker\"\u003e01 · Origin\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAcorus calamus, sweet flag, grows in wetlands and along riverbanks across Asia, Europe and North America. The rhizome has a long history in Ayurveda and in European apothecaries. This oil is distilled from the roots of wild-crafted organic plants in Nepal, certified organic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-kicker\"\u003e02 · Chemistry\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ebeta-Asarone dominates, with alpha-asarone following. These phenylpropanoids carry the warm, spicy, faintly sweet note of the oil. trans-beta-Ocimene gives a lighter, green opening. The asarone content is the reason the oil is restricted to aromatic use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-kicker\"\u003e03 · In Practice\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWarm, spicy and earthy, with a balsamic, faintly fruity undertone. A base note in natural perfumery and incense. Diffusion, room scenting, meditation spaces and incense blends only. Blends with frankincense, cedarwood, vetiver, patchouli, labdanum, cinnamon and orange.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-safety\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGeneral information:\u003c\/strong\u003e For aromatic use only. Not for application to skin and not for internal use. 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":45142815178942,"sku":"1239-5","price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0567\/2563\/5262\/files\/1239-5_Calamus-EssentialOils_USA.png?v=1750066386"},{"product_id":"vetiver-essential-oil-organic","title":"Vetiver, Bourbon, Madagascar (organic)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"ma-editorial\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-lede\"\u003e“Bourbon” on a vetiver label names a style of oil, not a spirit, and not always a place. The term comes from Île Bourbon, the former name of Réunion, whose vetiver long set the reference for the trade. The oil here is distilled in Madagascar and carries that style name.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-kicker\"\u003e01 · Origin\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVetiveria zizanioides, now classed as Chrysopogon zizanioides, is a tall clumping grass of the Indian subcontinent. Its fragrance is held in a dense, deep root system rather than in the leaves. The roots are lifted from certified organic cultivation, washed, dried and distilled. A second Madagascar grade, Vetiver Extra (No. 2975), is held for comparison.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-kicker\"\u003e02 · Chemistry\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVetiver is among the most complex oils in perfumery, built almost entirely from sesquiterpenes and their alcohols, ketones and acids. Khusimol is a principal alcohol. Beta-vetivene, zizanoic acid and isovalencenol follow. Distillation is long, because the heavy molecules leave the root slowly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-kicker\"\u003e03 · In Practice\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDry, earthy and woody, with smoky and faintly nutty facets and long tenacity. A base note and fixative. The oil is viscous and deepens with age. Natural perfumery, massage blends, diffusion in combination and meditation practice. Blends with sandalwood, rose, jasmine, patchouli, bergamot, ylang ylang 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. 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