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HELICHRYSUM

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Botanical Name: Helichrysum angustifolia

Common Method of Extraction: Steam

Part Typically Used: Flowers

Color: Light Yellow

Consistency: Thin

Perfumery Note: Base

Strength of Initial Aroma: Medium

Aromatic Description: Fresh, earthy

Helichrysum Oil Uses: acne, burns, dermatitis, wounds

 

HEMLOCK

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Botanical Name: Tsuga canadensis / Pinus canadensis

Common Method of Extraction: Steam

Part Typically Used: Needles, Twigs

Color: Clear

Consistency: Thin

Perfumery Note: Top

Strength of Initial Aroma: Medium

Aromatic Description: Fresh, woody

Hemlock Oil Uses: Muscular aches, colds, anxiety

 

HO LEAF

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Botanical Name: Cinnamomum camphora

Common Method of Extraction: Steam

Part Typically Used: Leaves

Color: Clear

Consistency: Thin

Perfumery Note: Top

Strength of Initial Aroma: Medium

Aromatic Description: Fresh, earthy, woody

Ravintsara Oil Uses: Influenza, Shingles, Depression, Promotes Sleep

 

HO WOOD

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Botanical Name: Cinnamomum camphora var linalool

Common Method of Extraction: Steam

Part Typically Used: Wood, Bark, Twigs

Color: Clear

Consistency: Medium

Perfumery Note: Middle

Strength of Initial Aroma: Medium

Aromatic Description: Sweet, fresh

Ho Wood Oil Uses: analgesic, anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, antispasmodic

 

HOLY BASIL

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Botanical Name: Ocimum sanctum / Ocimum gratissimum / Ociumum tenuiflorum

Common Method of Extraction: Steam

Part Typically Used: Leaves, Flowers/Buds

Color: Pale Yellow

Consistency: Thin

Perfumery Note: Top

Strength of Initial Aroma: Strong

Aromatic Description: Strong, spicy

Holy Basil Uses: Limited information
 

HOPS

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Botanical Name: Humulus lupulus

Common Method of Extraction: Steam

Part Typically Used: Flowers

Color: Yellow

Consistency: Medium

Perfumery Note: Middle

Strength of Initial Aroma: Medium

Aromatic Description: sweet, earthy

Hops Oil Uses: Sedative, Anxiety, Insomnia

 

HYSSOP

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Botanical Name: Hyssopus officinalis

Common Method of Extraction: Steam

Part Typically Used: Leaves, Flowers/Buds

Color: Clear

Consistency: Thin

Perfumery Note: Middle

Strength of Initial Aroma: Medium

Aromatic Description: Fresh, earthy, woody

Hyssop Oil Uses: coughing, sore throat

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