Ho tree leaf essential oil is distilled from the leaves of a tall evergreen tree that grows abundantly in China, Japan and Taiwan. This is the same tree from which white camphor essential oil is produced (camphor is obtained from the wood of the tree).

To be honest, the name “ho tree essential oil” is a bit confusing, so we will try to provide some clarity!

Ho essential oil is obtained from the leaves and twigs of the camphor tree, not its wood.

There are two essential oils that come from the leaves and twigs of the camphor tree – Ravintsara and Ho. The two chemotypes of the oil that come from this tree, cineole and linalool, give us two very different essential oils:

Ravintsara is chemotype cineole (Cinnamom camphora ct cineole).
Ho is chemotype linalool (Cinnamom camphora ct linalool), containing mostly linalool (80–90%), not oxides.
Linalool is a very gentle component of the oil and it is what makes it almost identical to rosewood.

Harvest
Year-round, blooms in summer

Part of the plant
List

Extraction method
Steam distillation

Oil for health and balance

Ho leaf essential oil is a gentle oil that can help relieve fatigue, calm the mind, and balance emotions. It supports the immune system and has antiseptic, antibacterial and antifungal properties. It is also believed to be a mild aphrodisiac.

Botanical name Cinnamom camphora ct linalool	Aroma Profile Sweet, fresh and woody, with subtle floral notes
family Lauraceae	fragrance Middle note
Origin China, Japan and Taiwan	application Calms the mind, acne, colds and coughs

Ho tree leaf essential oil – benefits and uses

Application and effect

Use in aromatherapy

A gentle oil that can help relieve fatigue, calm the mind and balance emotions. It is used by aromatherapists for stressed, tired and exhausted clients. It can be found widely used in the perfume industry. An ideal alternative to Rosewood essential oil, both aromatically and therapeutically.

Skin benefits

Ho leaf essential oil can be used for acne-prone skin. It can be useful in blends for sensitive skin.

Benefits for hair

The gentle nature of this oil makes it beneficial for scalps that are easily irritated. While it does not nourish the hair like some other essential oils , its gentle scent makes it an ideal tool to include in an aromatherapy hair treatment.

Mental Application: Anxiety, tension, stress, exhaustion	Psychological action: soothing, balancing
Physical Application: Respiratory problems, bronchitis, cough, colds, fatigue, exhaustion, insomnia, acne	Physical action: Antibacterial, antiseptic, antifungal