- Eremophila mitchellii Benth. (Myoporaceae) — gỗ lõi (heartwood), steam-distilled (hoặc hexane extraction + high-vacuum distillation). Còn gọi là Desert rosewood — Australian native, arid interior. Không phải Rosewood thực thụ (Aniba rosaeodora Lauraceae) — common-name proximity needs disambiguation.
- Primary hazard = None known. T&Y verbatim: "Hazards: None known. Contraindications: None known." Non-irritating + non-sensitizing profile dưới standard data availability.
- Chemistry: Eremophilone 43.0% (signature namesake sesquiterpenoid) + 9-hydroxy-7(11),9-eremophiladien-8-one 18.0% + santalcamphor 17.5% + β-selenene 1.7% + 9-hydroxy-1,7(11),9-eremophilatrien-8-one 1.0% (Beattie et al 2011). Dominated by eremophilane-class sesquiterpenoids — a rare chemistry cluster shared primarily với Myoporaceae + some Asteraceae.
- Compositional data are averages only — T&Y Comments: "there are many sesquiterpenoids present in the oil that are yet to be fully characterized" (Cornwell private communication 2004). Non-standard ≥50% total — ~20% oil still uncharacterized.
- Critical storage rail: oil has tendency to polymerize (T&Y Quality note). Eremophilane dienones + hydroxyketones are reactive — monomeric oil → polymer/resin over time especially in air + warmth + UV. Refrigerate, dark, airtight; BHT 0.1% reasonable. Use within 18 months.
Tổng Quan
- Danh pháp khoa học
- Eremophila mitchellii Benth.
- Họ thực vật
- Myoporaceae
- Bộ phận dùng
- Heartwood
- Phương pháp chiết xuất
- steam_distillation
- Màu sắc
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- Phân loại nốt hương
- Nốt Base
- Hương thơm
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- Chemotype / Cultivar
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Tình trạng tại Việt Nam
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Phân loại nốt
Base
Cường độ
3/5
Độ bền trên da
2–4 giờ
Họ hương
Woody-balsamic-amber-honey-sandalwood
Hương đầu (Opening)(0–15 phút)
Warm amber heartwood still as desert dusk, honeyed sesquiterpenoid depth rising slow from dry wood, a breath of camphor drifting through the dry-down, ancient balsamic quietude, meditative and unhurried
Hương giữa (Heart)(15–60 phút)
Lõi gỗ ấm hổ phách lặng như hoàng hôn sa mạc, chiều sâu ngọt mật ong trầm tích trong thớ gỗ, camphor thoảng qua nhẹ nhàng cuối hương, nhựa balsamic cổ xưa tĩnh lặng, thiền định và thong thả
Hương nền (Drydown)(1–4 giờ)
2–4 giờ
Cường độ hương
3/5
Da khô
4/5
Da dầu/mụn
2/5
Da lão hóa
5/5
Da thường
4/5
Da nhạy cảm
3/5
Da hỗn hợp
3/5
Nhập khẩuImported
Tên gọi tại Việt Nam
Tinh dầu gỗ Phật (Desert rosewood / Buddha wood)
Pha Chế & Hòa Hợp
Grounding / anxiolytic
Deep woody base-note vapors rich in eremophilane sesquiterpenes interact with olfactory-limbic pathways to promote psychological anchoring and calm, consistent with traditional use of woody heartwood oils.
Ref: Tisserand & Young 2014, Ch.13 p.485; class-extrapolation from cedarwood/sandalwood sesquiterpene grounding literature
Anti-inflammatory (topical)
Sesquiterpene hydrocarbons of the eremophilane class inhibit pro-inflammatory mediators at the dermal level; mechanism inferred from the broader sesquiterpene hydrocarbon class.
Ref: class-extrapolation from cedarwood (atlas) sesquiterpene anti-inflammatory literature; Beattie et al 2011 (chemistry profile context)
Cytotoxic — in-vitro antitumor
Sesquiterpene constituents demonstrated inhibitory activity against P388D1 mouse leukemia macrophage cells in vitro; no human clinical translation has been established.
Ref: Beattie et al 2011 — P388D1 antitumor assay
Skin conditioning / barrier support
Lipophilic sesquiterpene constituents of the heartwood fraction reinforce the skin lipid barrier and support moisture retention, particularly in dry and mature skin.
Ref: Cornwell 2004 (private comm — uncharacterized sesquiterpenoid fraction); class-extrapolation from guaiacwood/sandalwood sesquiterpene alcohol class
Sedative / sleep support
High-boiling woody sesquiterpenes modulate CNS arousal via olfactory input to the amygdala and hypothalamus; mechanism is class-inferred from traditional woody-oil sedation data.
Ref: class-extrapolation from sandalwood (East Indian) and cedarwood sesquiterpene sedation studies; Tisserand & Young 2014, Ch.13 p.485
Aromatic fixative — therapeutic blend anchoring
High-boiling eremophilane sesquiterpenes extend the persistence of volatile top and middle notes in diffusion or topical blends, prolonging the therapeutic exposure window.
Ref: Burfield 2000 — extraction method and commercial form description; Tisserand & Young 2014, Ch.13 p.485
AI-summary
No RCT-grade clinical evidence for Buddha Wood (Eremophila mitchellii) was located in the available citations. Beattie et al (2011) reported in-vitro cytotoxic activity of the heartwood oil's sesquiterpene constituents against P388D1 mouse leukemia macrophage cells; this finding has not been replicated in human clinical trials and should not be extrapolated into a therapeutic antitumor claim. Cornwell (2004) described an uncharacterized sesquiterpenoid fraction contributing to the overall profile, indicating the chemistry and pharmacology remain incompletely mapped. Therapeutic applications are grounded in traditional aromatherapy use and class-extrapolation from structurally related sesquiterpene-rich heartwood oils (sandalwood, cedarwood, guaiacwood). Traditional aromatherapy use; no RCT-grade clinical evidence located.
NarrativeTâm trạng: Grounding, Calming
serenitycontemplationstillnessgroundednesssolacepresence
Chakra
root
Ngũ hành
tho
| Phương pháp | Liều lượng | Ghi chú |
|---|---|---|
| Diffusion | 3-5 drops in 100 ml water, 30-min session | Best for grounding meditation or emotional centering. Pairs well with frankincense, sandalwood, vetiver. Viscous oil — warm bottle briefly if flow is sluggish. |
| Topical massage | 1-2% in carrier oil (1-2 ml per 100 ml) | Max adult dermal 5%; 1-2% is a comfortable working dilution. Suitable for back/neck/shoulder relaxation massage. Avoid broken skin and mucous membranes. |
| Skincare (face and body) | 0.5-1% in facial carrier (0.5-1 ml per 100 ml serum or cream) | Most suited to dry and mature skin. Combine with jojoba, argan, or rosehip carrier. Apply in evening routine to support barrier function. |
| Direct inhalation | 1-2 drops on cloth or cotton pad | Quick grounding technique for stress or pre-meditation. Apply to cloth rather than directly to skin to avoid prolonged undiluted contact. |
| Bath | 3-5 drops blended in 10 ml carrier before adding to bath | Dilute in carrier first — never add undiluted EO to bath water. Warm water enhances woody volatilization. Limit soak to 15-20 minutes. |
Dầu nền phù hợp
JojobaWax-ester structure mimics skin sebum and offers excellent shelf stability; ideal base for viscous woody sesquiterpene oils in facial and body care.
Argan oilHigh oleic acid and squalene content complements buddha wood's affinity for dry and mature skin; absorbs cleanly without residue.
Sweet almond oilLight, non-comedogenic, readily absorbed — classic massage carrier that dilutes viscous woody oils without masking their olfactory character.
Fractionated coconut oilOdorless, ultra-stable, and ultra-light; suspends sesquiterpene-heavy oils well and is ideal for pre-diluted roller blends or body oils.
Kết hợp tốt với
WoodyResinousEarthySpicyFloral
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[Tisserand & Young] Ch.13 p.485 (Buddha wood)
[Beattie, K. et al] chemistry profile + P388D1 antitumor assay
[Cornwell, C.] private communication on uncharacterized sesquiterpenoid fraction
[Burfield, T.] extraction method + commercial form description
[Budavari, S.] for cross-reference chemistry class
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