In ancient Japan, people spent many years discovering the benefits of cypress and using it effectively in their daily lives.

Cypress is said to have antibacterial, deodorizing, insect-repellent, and anti-fungal properties, and has been used in various aspects of daily life, such as in humid places such as bathrooms, and in places where its antibacterial properties can be utilized, such as cutting boards and rice spoons.

This time, we will introduce the effects of cypress!

 

What are the four effects of HINOKI and its amazing strength?

What ingredients are contained in HINOKI?

Although the use of cypress declined at one time, in recent years the benefits of this organic material have been attracting attention once again!

Ingredients that are known to be contained in or derived from cypress include hinokitiol, α-cadinol, and α-pinene. We will introduce how these ingredients work!

Four benefits of organic HINOKI

The relaxing effect of HINOKI

When you inhale the aromatic compound alpha-pinene contained in cypress, the parasympathetic nervous system becomes dominant, resulting in physiological relaxation. It has the effect of relaxing the human mind and body, relieving fatigue and promoting sound sleep. The secret to the refreshing and reassuring feeling you get from forest bathing lies in the aromatic compounds released by the plants.

Deodorizing effect of HINOKI

Hinokitiol has also been confirmed to have a strong deodorizing effect. The deodorizing rate of hinoki essential oil is an astonishing 97%, with multiple components reacting chemically with odorous components to break them down, and then masking the odor with the pleasant scent of hinoki to eliminate it.

Antibacterial effect

The first benefit of the scent of cypress is its strong antibacterial effect. A compound called alpha-cadinol contained in cypress has been found to have the effect of suppressing the growth of these bacteria. Alpha-cadinol is a fragrant component contained in extracted oil, and is also used as an aroma oil. Hinokitiol is a compound derived from cypress discovered by Dr. Nozoe Tetsuo in 1936, and is used to combat not only decay bacteria, but also various harmful bacteria such as Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Staphylococcus aureus, and periodontal disease bacteria.

Insect repellent

The aromatic components of cypress include terpenes, which have been shown to have excellent insect repellent properties. Some anti-mite sheets placed under carpets contain cypress essential oil.

What did you think?

Cypress has been loved since ancient times in Japan. Cypress Japan will continue to deliver "HINOKI" as a modern product so that you can experience its effects in your everyday life.