Rare Japanese Essential Oils Mini Masterclass

Japan is home to many unique plants that are well known for their traditional and medicinal uses. The essential oils of these plants are fascinating and quite unique. In this mini masterclass I introduce you to two of these unique essential oils kuromoji (Lindera umbellate) and Sanshyo (Zanthoxylum piperitum) also known as mountain pepper or Japanese pepper.

We discuss the traditional uses of these plants, we explore the chemistry of the two oils which allows us to provides us with valuable insight into the aromatherapeutic uses of the oils. We meet the distiller of these precious oils who follows strict sustainability practices and support and respect the needs and traditional practices of the local communities from which the plants can be found.