Ho Leaf
Profile
| Latin Name | Cinnamomum camphora |
| Chinese Name | Ho Sho Ye |
| Family | Lauraceae |
| Note | Middle |
| Aroma | <Moderate> Floral, Woody |
| Color | Clear |
| Parts Distilled | Leaves |
| Regions | China Taste: Spicy, Sweet Nature: Cooling Affinity: LU/ST/KI |
| Major Chemical Constituents | Linalool (~95%) |
| Skin Type | NI A |
| Dosage | 4% dilution |
TCM Categories
Functions
- Clear Wind-Heat
- Harmonize Spleen and Stomach Expel hot phlegm
Indications
Topical Applications
- Apply to insect bites.
Actions
- Antiseptic
- Antispasmodic
- Nervine
- Insecticide
Contraindications & Cautions
- Cold or Empty Yang
Additional Comments
- Ho Leaf is steam distilled/rectified and considered a good substitute for Rosewood. It contains a very small percentage (~ .5%) of camphor.