In Japanese, hinoki means “white cedar” and is the prized wood used for building temples, shrines, and structures used in the highly valued daily bathing rituals.   Renowned worldwide as an anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, and anti-viral.  Hinoki is gentle on the skin, making it a very effective antiseptic and very useful in the healing of rashes, cuts, abrasions, and minor skin irritations and problems.  Hinoki is a decongestant and is particularly effective on the sinus cavities and the respiratory system.  Hinoki is a gentle and effective oil and contributes to a wonderful sensation of peace and relaxation

Ingredient In: ^LeDiscernment, ^LeLetting Go, ^LeWisdom

Therapeutic Properties: anti-viral, anti-fungal, anti-bacterial, decongestant, relaxant

Application: especially nice when added to a bath;  apply to the appropriate areas of the feet; use well diluted as a massage oil

Aromatic: hinoki means “white cedar” in Japanese, and this tells you much about the smell.  Although not of the same genus as cedar hinoki has a similar, but milder, aroma;  a delightful way to relax and unwind at the end of the day

Cautions: very gentle and mild; no known contraindications