The essential oil monographs provide us with the most detailed and comprehensive information of an essential oil. Each monograph includes a description of the botany and origins, organoleptic profile, chemical composition, history and traditional uses, a comprehensive review of pharmacological and clinical studies, actions and indications, blending tips and advice for safe use.
Hinoki Wood
Hinoki is listed as ‘near threatened’ in the ICUN Red List of Threatened Species; however, this is in reference to old growth hinoki trees.1 Old growth hinoki trees are a protected species in Japan. Many Japanese people that I have spoken to were surprised that hinoki tree is a near threatened species as there are so many hinoki forests throughout Japan; however, most of these forests are plantation forests.