I wonder if they are both top, middle, or low note oils? I suspect being a "wood" they both might be low note oils... like sandalwood. But that's just me guessing. I think some people also call oils either High, Middle or Base note.... in which case they both might be "base". ie the opposite of citrus oils which are High note.
ETA: I'm not an aromatherapist... just a person keen on aromatherapy.
ETA: Because I'd never heard of Ho Leaf I've been Googling too LOL seems to be lots of info out there... and that the chemical composition between the two oils is quite similar. You could probably track down the two composition charts for a detailed comparison.
ETA:....but this site says the chemical properties of Ho Leaf are different to Rosewood...
Description: This has a clean, sweet and floral woody aroma. Very similar to Rosewood in scent but chemical properties are different. White Camphor is distilled from the wood of this tree, while Ho Leaf comes from the leaves of the Ho Sho variety of the camphor tree and contains linalool (80-90%). The properties are similar to camphor, only milder as the leaves contain practically no camphor notes. It is produced from a renewable resource while Rosewood remains endangered.
It is a calming and comforting oil and balances the emotions. It is non-toxic and non-irritant but with possible sensitization in some individuals. Some aromatherapy uses are for: acne, dermatitis, general skin care, headaches, colds, flu, depression, nausea, scars, sensitive skin, wrinkles.
Add a few drops to a diffuser or a hot bath to help relieve stress and tension. Would make a nice chest rub when well-diluted.
.... Ho leaf actually sounds quite nice! LOL thanks for the 'heads up' on it Antheia!
Last edited by Bathsheba; October 21st, 2008 at 03:02 PM.
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