{"product_id":"japanese-hinoki-essential-oil-10ml","title":"AETHER FLOW Japanese Hinoki Essential Oil — 100% Pure, Single Origin | 10ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"badge badge-warm\"\u003e100% Pure · Undiluted · Single Origin · Japan · 10ml\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSteam-distilled from Chamaecyparis obtusa grown in Japan — dry, woody, and quietly lemon-tinged. One botanical, one origin, nothing added.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat \"hinoki\" actually means\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHinoki (檜) is the Japanese name for this cypress tree — it doesn't really have a separate English common name, which is why the Japanese word is used worldwide. One widely cited theory traces it to \u003cem\u003ehi-no-ki\u003c\/em\u003e, \"fire tree,\" from its historical use in Shinto fire-lighting rituals. Hinoki is one of Japan's most sacred woods — it's the timber Ise Jingu, Japan's most important shrine, is ritually rebuilt from every 20 years, and it's the classic wood used for onsen bathhouses and hinoki-buro (wooden soaking tubs). Want the full story? Read \u003ca href=\"\/en-th\/blogs\/news\/what-is-hinoki-meaning-behind-japans-sacred-cypress\"\u003eWhat Is Hinoki? The Meaning Behind Japan's Sacred Cypress\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Japanese hinoki specifically\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHinoki cypress has been grown and prized in Japan for centuries, historically used to build Shinto shrines and traditional onsen (hot spring) bathhouses for its aroma and natural durability. That same wood is the basis of \"forest bathing\" (shinrin-yoku), a well-documented Japanese wellness practice built around the calming effect of being near hinoki and other conifer forests. It's often confused with generic \"cypress oil\" — we clear that up in \u003ca href=\"\/en-th\/blogs\/news\/hinoki-essential-oil-what-it-is-and-why-its-not-just-cypress-oil\"\u003eHinoki Essential Oil — What It Is, and Why It's Not Just \"Cypress Oil.\"\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow this differs from other \"cypress oil\" on the market\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHinoki vs. Mediterranean cypress.\u003c\/strong\u003e Hinoki (Chamaecyparis obtusa) is sometimes confused with or substituted by Cupressus sempervirens (Mediterranean cypress) — a different genus with a sharper, more resinous scent. Ours is genuine Japanese hinoki.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOften cut with cedarwood.\u003c\/strong\u003e Because hinoki is a specialty oil with limited supply, cheaper \"hinoki-scented\" products are sometimes blended with cedarwood or synthetic wood notes to stretch volume. Ours is 100% hinoki.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNot diluted.\u003c\/strong\u003e Ours is 100% undiluted essential oil, nothing added after distillation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat \"pure essential oil\" actually means\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePure means exactly one thing: this bottle contains only steam-distilled hinoki oil — nothing else. No carrier oil, no synthetic reconstruction, no fragrance additives. Because it's a real agricultural extract, you may notice small, natural variations in scent intensity between harvests — a sign of authenticity, not inconsistency.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWays to use it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"use-grid\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"use-card\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"use-title\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiffuser\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"use-body\"\u003e3–5 drops per 100ml of water, or 20–30 drops in the Siphon Nebulizer — a forest-bathing effect for a bedroom or reading nook.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"use-card\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"use-title\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLava Stone\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"use-body\"\u003eDrop 3–5 drops onto lava stones for 24–48 hours of passive, electricity-free fragrance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"use-card\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"use-title\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInhalation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"use-body\"\u003e1 drop on a tissue or your palms, cup over your nose, and breathe deeply before sleep or meditation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"use-card\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"use-title\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTopical \/ Bath\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"use-body\"\u003eDilute 2–3 drops per teaspoon of carrier oil before applying to skin. For bath, mix 5 drops with bath salts before adding to water — an onsen-inspired soak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct specs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"spec-label\"\u003eBotanical name: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"spec-val\"\u003eChamaecyparis obtusa (hinoki cypress)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"spec-label\"\u003eOrigin: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"spec-val\"\u003eJapan\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"spec-label\"\u003eExtraction: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"spec-val\"\u003eSteam distilled\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"spec-label\"\u003eVolume: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"spec-val\"\u003e10ml (0.34 fl. oz.)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"spec-label\"\u003ePurity: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"spec-val\"\u003e100% pure — no fillers, no synthetics, no dilution\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-box\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does the word \"hinoki\" mean?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's simply the Japanese name for Chamaecyparis obtusa, a cypress tree native to Japan. There's no separate English common name, which is why the Japanese word is used internationally. It's historically one of Japan's most sacred woods, used to build shrines and traditional bathhouses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-box\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs hinoki the same as cypress oil?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRelated but not identical — hinoki (Chamaecyparis obtusa) and Mediterranean cypress (Cupressus sempervirens) are different species with distinct scent profiles. Hinoki tends to be softer and slightly lemon-tinged; Mediterranean cypress is sharper and more resinous.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-box\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is \"forest bathing\" and how does this relate?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShinrin-yoku, or forest bathing, is a Japanese wellness practice centred on spending time among trees like hinoki for its calming effect. Diffusing hinoki oil at home is a way to bring a similar atmosphere indoors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-box\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhich diffuser pairs best with this oil?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the strongest effect, use our Siphon Nebulizing Diffuser. For a gentler, ambient scent, use a Lava Stone Diffuser or a standard water diffuser.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-box\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this safe for pets?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHinoki is generally considered one of the gentler essential oils, but always diffuse in a well-ventilated room and make sure pets can leave the space if the scent feels too strong. Consult a vet if you have specific concerns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"AETHER FLOW","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48169708552343,"sku":"A-Oil-10ml-HINOKI","price":752.18,"currency_code":"THB","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0726\/5914\/0759\/files\/hinoki.png?v=1790331355","url":"https:\/\/aetherflow.sg\/en-th\/products\/japanese-hinoki-essential-oil-10ml","provider":"AETHERFLOW","version":"1.0","type":"link"}