How Yoshino Hinoki essential oil is made, just like cooking in a waterless pot

May 20, 2023

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This is kondo from ′′ life with Japanese essential oils ′′

This time, when doing mindfulness

The No. 1 essential oil you want to use

Yoshino cypress essential oil and aromatic distilled water

how it is made

I would like to introduce you.

Yoshino cypress distillation method

Because it is different from the normal steam distillation method,

You might be surprised.

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What is Hinoki

The scientific name is Chamaecyparis obutusa

It is an evergreen conifer of the Hinoki family.

In Japan, in the Nihonshoki

There are records of its use as a building material.

Antibacterial and moisture resistant,

It has been used in bathtubs.

Among them, Yoshino cypress is finely

It is said to be a brand Hinoki even in the whole country.

Yoshino Cypress Market

The distillation method of Yoshino cypress does not use water.

The normal steam distillation method is

Steam is applied to the raw material,

Liquefaction by cooling steam containing aromatic components

Finally, the essential oil and aromatic distilled water are separated.

However, the distillation of Yoshino cypress

Inside the pressure-reduced cauldron

With neatly cut corners

Put an iron plate through which hot water passes,

How to evaporate the moisture of cypress

Using the "thermal circulation system"

Do not add any water.

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The cauldron used for distillation is a pain to open.

iron plate for hot water

Is it an image of ondol?

Iron plate, wood, iron plate, wood...

Layer it like a mille-feuille.

It weighs a lot.

Iron plate for boiling water, life with Japanese essential oil

Mechanism inside the pot

I am 160 cm tall and

With a diameter that seems to fit comfortably,

Horizontal drum type.

When the square timbers and iron plates are arranged neatly

It looked very beautiful.

Inside the cauldron, a beautiful arrangement Living with Japanese essential oils

The inside is neatly lined with wood and iron plates.

A hose for hot water is connected to the iron plate.

It is heated by circulating hot water.

This day was planted from the day before. Thanks.

Hinoki moisture dripping on the ceiling

When the internal pressure of the pot is lowered and heated,

The moisture originally contained in the wood

It evaporates with the heat of the iron plate,

They gather on the ceiling of the drum-shaped cauldron.

The collected water vapor gathers to form water droplets,

It flows down the inner wall to the bottom.

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In winter, it seems that condensation naturally occurs at the outside temperature,

In the summer, the cooling device installed on the inner wall

It seems to liquefy quickly.

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What is pointing is the cooling device installed on the side.

Moisture gushing out

When the internal pressure of the pot is restored,

Moisture that has accumulated at the bottom

A lot of it will come out at once.

Flowing cypress water Living with Japanese essential oil

Come out jubjub,

Liquid overflowing from the tub...

Unintentionally wasteful! I cried.

The scent of cypress overflowing...

Cypress water that gush out Japanese essential oil life

essential oil storage tank

An incredible amount of essential oils

It's stuck in the tank.

It is sold to various companies from here

It's going to be packed in a small bottle.

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The demand for Yoshino cypress essential oil is

It seems that it is growing more and more.

in various scenes of life

I hope it will be used more.

Scenes where Yoshino cypress essential oil is useful

The main aromatic component of Yoshino cypress essential oil is α-pinene.

It's a so-called forest scent.

α-pinene has antibacterial and sedative effects.

Various effects can be expected.

Scenes that can be used in daily life

This is useful in such cases.

・I want to concentrate immediately

・ I want to practice mindfulness

・Looking for the scent of awakening

- Do small or simple tasks

・Want to easily enjoy the feeling of a cypress bath

・I want to improve my immunity and maintain my physical condition

In addition

Skin care products as aroma craft

For aroma sprays, bath salts, etc.

such as using

It is a scent that is easy to use even among Japanese essential oils.

by all means throughout the year

Try using Yoshino cypress essential oil.

Click here for Yoshino Hinoki essential oil

https://waseiyulife.com/products/thera_eo_hinoki?_pos=8&_sid=6a02503bc&_ss=r

Click here for aromatic distilled water from Yoshino cypress

https://waseiyulife.com/products/thera_water_hinoki?_pos=7&_sid=e0e80bc22&_ss=r

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