Ho Wood Essential Oil Steam Distilled 50ml

Soft, woody and quietly floral, this ho wood essential oil brings a smooth linalool-rich scent to diffusers, oil burners and aromatic blends. It is steam distilled from the wood of Cinnamomum camphora var. glavescens, giving a rounded wood oil with a gentle, settled character.

The scent in the room

• A mellow wood aroma, less smoky than many resinous oils and softer on first impression.
• The naturally high linalool content gives the scent a smooth, almost floral warmth.
• It suits evening rituals, quiet corners and slow breathing practices, without feeling heavy.
• In blends, it gives brightness and softness to sharper citrus, herbaceous or floral oils.
• A good choice when you want a wooden note that feels clean, rounded and easy to live with.

Wood, steam and botanical character

This essential oil comes from the wood of Cinnamomum camphora var. glavescens, sourced from China and extracted by steam distillation. Steam distillation is a traditional method for aromatic woods and plants, using heat and vapour to carry the volatile scent compounds from the plant material into the finished oil.

Using it with care

Use in a diffuser or oil burner according to your device instructions, or blend with a suitable carrier oil before applying to skin. Essential oils are concentrated, so patch test first and avoid use undiluted.

Keep the bottle closed between uses, away from heat and direct light. If you are pregnant, using oils around children, or sharing your home with pets, seek qualified guidance before use.

Ho wood in aromatic practice

Ho wood is valued in aromatherapy and natural perfumery for its linalool-rich profile, a scent molecule also associated with several soft floral and woody materials. Unlike oils that announce themselves with sharp spice or deep resin, ho wood sits more quietly in a blend. It can round off brighter notes, soften herbal edges and bring a calm wooden thread through a room fragrance. Its botanical link to the camphor tree family gives it a clear identity, while the aroma itself remains gentle rather than medicinal.

Size and details

• Volume: 50 ml.
• Product weight: 110 g.
• Botanical name: Cinnamomum camphora var. glavescens.
• Plant part used: wood.
• Extraction method: steam distillation.
• Country of origin: China.

A thoughtful aromatic gift

It makes a considered gift for someone who enjoys essential oils, scent blending or simple evening rituals at home. The soft wooden profile is easy to pair with other oils, making it a useful bottle for a growing aromatherapy collection.

Common questions

Can I apply ho wood essential oil directly to skin?
No. Essential oils should be diluted in a suitable carrier oil before skin use, and a patch test is sensible before wider application.

Does it smell strongly of camphor?
Ho wood comes from a botanical variety of Cinnamomum camphora, but this oil is known for a softer woody scent with a naturally high linalool character rather than a harsh camphor impression.

Can I blend it with other essential oils?
Yes. Its smooth woody character works well as a rounding note in blends, especially alongside brighter citrus, herbal or floral oils.