Hiba (Thujopsis dolabrata) Wood Essential Oil — 10 ml

🌿 Introduction
Hiba Wood Essential Oil is a rare, grounding, and deeply tranquil essence distilled from the heartwood of Thujopsis dolabrata , a sacred conifer native to Japan.
Its scent is woody, dry, and slightly sweet , with notes of cedar, cypress, and soft spice , evoking ancient temples, mountain forests, and stillness after rain.
Long revered in Japan for its purity, antimicrobial power, and spiritual calm , Hiba wood is traditionally used in temple architecture, baths, and incense ceremonies .
In perfumery, it serves as a base note of serenity and refinement , while in aromatherapy, it represents protection, peace, and deep grounding .
At Herbsmetics, Hiba Wood Essential Oil is featured in our Perfume & Aromatherapy Workshops in Phuket , where guests discover how rare woods create emotional depth and meditative balance in natural compositions.
🌸 Aroma Profile

• Top Notes: Fresh conifer resin and subtle citrus-wood brightness.
• Heart Notes: Smooth cedar, hinoki-like warmth, and dry herbal nuance.
• Base Nuance: Soft balsamic, ambered wood with light smoky undertone.

Hiba's character lies between Japanese Hinoki and Himalayan Cedarwood , combining freshness with longevity — elegant, introspective, and quietly powerful.
🌍 Origins & Cultural Heritage

• Origin: Steam-distilled from the heartwood of Thujopsis dolabrata trees growing in northern Japan, especially Aomori Prefecture.
• Historical Use: Valued for centuries as a sacred timber for shrines, temples, and baths due to its resilience and natural antiseptic aroma.
• Cultural Symbolism: Represents purity, longevity, and spiritual stillness in Japanese tradition.
• Perfumery Heritage: Used as a meditative woody base in natural and niche perfumery, often paired with cedar, cypress, or incense notes.

⚗️ Production & Extraction

• Produced by steam distillation of sustainably harvested Hiba wood.
• Key Compounds: Hinokitiol (β-thujaplicin), cedrol, and thujopsene — responsible for its warm, resinous aroma and natural preservation properties.
• Quality: Pale to amber oil with a soft woody-spicy fragrance.
• Distinctiveness: Naturally high in hinokitiol , a compound found only in select Japanese conifers — making it uniquely antibacterial, aromatic, and enduring .

💎 Benefits & Unique Advantages

• Grounding & Purifying: Promotes calm, clarity, and emotional stability.
• Antimicrobial & Cleansing: Naturally supports purification and air renewal.
• Perfumery Role: Acts as a woody, amber-like base note with soft longevity.
• Aromatherapy Use: Encourages meditation, relaxation, and inner peace.
• Wellness: Symbolizes serenity, strength, and spiritual harmony.

🏺 Workshop Relevance
At the Herbsmetics Perfume & Aromatherapy Workshops in Phuket , Hiba Wood Oil is introduced as a sacred aromatic material :

• Guests learn how temple woods inspire modern perfumery and wellness design.
• Demonstrates how deep, grounding notes anchor airy or floral compositions .
• Blends beautifully with sandalwood, vetiver, patchouli, cedarwood, frankincense, and Hinoki for serene, meditative accords.

🌼 Example Uses

• Perfumery: Adds depth and tranquility to woody, oriental, and incense blends.
• Diffuser: Creates a purifying, zen-like atmosphere.
• Massage & Body Oils: Calming and grounding (use diluted 1–3%).
• Spa & Bath Products: Ideal for wellness rituals and meditation treatments.
• Room & Linen Sprays: Brings a clean, forest-like scent of renewal.

⚠️ Safety Note
Non-toxic and non-irritant. Use diluted. Store sealed tightly, away from light and heat to preserve its resinous character.
🌟 Why Choose Herbsmetics Hiba Wood Oil?

• 100% pure Thujopsis dolabrata essential oil distilled from Japanese heartwood.
• Naturally rich in hinokitiol for lasting scent and purity.
• Embodies tranquility, craftsmanship, and spiritual refinement .
• Featured in our Phuket workshops, where guests experience its meditative calm and timeless Japanese elegance .

👉 Perfect for those seeking a refined, grounding wood essence that conveys purity, stillness, and inner peace — ideal for natural perfumery, meditation rituals, and calming aromatherapy .