Gary Young really liked the aroma of Hinoki essential oil from Japan. Hinoki is a false-cypress tree that is native to Japan. Two other similar species grow in Taiwan. Traditionally, Hinoki logs are used in building symbolic tori gateways as entrances to temples, shrines and public buildings. Hinoki lumber is the preferred building material for temples, shrines, public buildings, and expensive housing.
The Hinoki wood does not rot in the wet climate of Japan and tends to last for centuries. Hinoki lumber is also used to make traditional soaking baths. During the winter months Japanese enjoy soaking in warm water in square or rectangular Hinoki wood baths. In 2014, Gary Young decided to add Hinoki essential oil to his line of exclusive Young Living essential oils.
Source: Dr Cole Woolley PhD, May 30, 2015
Hinoki has a rich history with the Japanese tradition. Hinoki wood does not easily rot, so Hinoki logs are used in building important government monuments, ancient temples, and Shinto Tori shrines.
Hinoki essential oil has a deep, rich, “woody” aroma. In 2015, Gary Young utilized Hinoki essential oil in his Shutran essential oil blend!
Source: Dr Cole Woolley PhD, June 1, 2015
Hinoki is an evergreen tree that covers the hillsides of most of the Shikoku hills and mountains. Hinoki trees are often cleared from hillsides to make way for Yuzu plantations.
Hinoki essential oil is high in monoterpenes — giving it an initial “evergreen” aroma. The monoterpenes act as skin penetration enhancers to move the unique sesquiterpenes and oxygenated sesquiterpenes into the blood stream.
The Heavy Notes of sesquiterpenes and oxygenated sesquiterpenes have amazing lasting-power. Once on the skin, they remain there or penetrate into the skin. Even a day after applying it to the skin, the “deep, woody” aroma of powerful sesquiterpenes can be detected
Source: Dr Cole Woolley PhD, June 3, 2015