沈香
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Shiso (Perilla frutescens) is an edible herb in the mint family, Lamiaceae, native to East Asia, with a long history dating back thousands of years: it was found planted in Japan already during the Jōmon period (14,000 - 300 BC). Its leaves are popular both for culinary as well as medicinal use.
Common Name: Shiso
Botanical Name: Perilla frutescens
Origin: East Asia
Plant Family: Lamiaceae
Scent: Fresh, citrusy, fruty
Fragrance Pyramid: Middle note
Shiso 紫蘇 is written 'reviving' , due to the myth about a man severely suffering from food poisoning, who was brought back to life after eating this herb. Shiso leaves are rich in antioxidants and contain compounds with anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties. In the traditional medicine, they are used for its anti-nausea effect and potential digestive benefit, thus it has been indispensable in Japanese food culture, particularly in dishes with raw fish like sushi and sashimi.
Green shiso known as oba (大葉) is mainly available on the market as a culinary herb, used to accompany or wrap for the daily kitchen, while red shiso that you might have seen in Germany has a beautiful vibrant red colour, and is basically used in Japan to make umeboshi or umezu as a natural food colouring and preservative.
Regarding the scent, you may notice layers of freshness and refinement with a basil-like delightful greenness, an elegant complexity and an uplifting bergamot resemblant note.
Its precious essential oil works great for refreshing by bringing concentration, helping with motion sickness, balancing and recharging your energy especially after being sick or depressed and supporting your emotion.
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Common Name: Hiba, Asunaro
Botanical Name: Thujopsis dolabrata
Origin: Japan
Plant Family: Cupressaceae
Scent: Fresh woody
Fragrance Pyramid: Middle note
Hiba is a medium to large evergreen tree that can grow up to 40 meters tall with a trunk diameter of 1,5 meters. It is notable for its fresh woody scent, which is attributed to the presence of a compound called Hinokitiol which it contains in high amounts, interestingly even more than in the actual Hinoki tree. It is known for its calming and relaxing effect and has a soothing quality that can promote a sense of tranquility and grounding.
In addition to its aromatic qualities, the Hiba tree is also valued for its durable wood, which is resistant to decay and insect damage. The wood is used in traditional Japanese construction, including the making of temples, shrines, and other wooden structures.
沈香について
沈香とは、熱帯アジアで育つジンチョウゲ科ジンコウ属の常緑高木です。木自体は無香ですが、真菌や病気、害虫などによって木部が侵されたとき、その防御策として樹脂が分泌されます。その樹脂が年月を重ね、木と一体となり密度を高め、やがて香木へとなるのです。わずが２％の木部分のみが香木になると言われていて、ゆえ、金と並ぶ、世界で一番貴重で高価な天然素材のうちの一つです。
沈香は、古代から世界中で文化的および宗教的な重要性を持っています。ユダヤ教の聖典タナハや、インドの宗教文書ヴェーダ、また、イスラム教の経典でも記述され、現代に至るまで崇拝され珍重され続けています。日本では、聖徳太子に始まり、かの織田信長も愛した香りと言われていて、精神世界をも繋ぐ無二の幽玄な香りは、今も昔も人々を虜にする魅力を持っています。
