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Siam wood

Gỗ Siam

Fokienia hodginsii

Pe mou

Cupressaceae · Gỗ · Wood · Steam-distilled


Siam wood (Fokienia hodginsii) — botanical illustration
Fokienia hodginsii

Safety

Skin sensitization low

Low skin sensitization risk.

Nerolidol and fokienol are main constituents. Nerolidol has anticarcinogenic activity.

No clear pregnancy data.

Sustainability: Fokienia hodginsii is a rare tree in Vietnam, Laos, and China, source only from certified suppliers.


Usage guidelines

Sustainability
Certified source required
Storage
Dark, sealed, refrigerated

Chemistry

Volatile constituents
Nerolidol30.0 – 45.0 %
Fokienol20.0 – 35.0 %
α-Eudesmol3.0 – 8.0 %

Botanical source

Fokienia hodginsii (pe mou in Vietnam) is a precious wood tree from Vietnam, Laos, and southern China.

The essential oil is distilled from wood and sawdust.

Family Cupressaceae.


Notes

In Vietnam, pe mou wood (Phu Tho, Yen Bai) is used in crafts and traditional ritual objects.

Warm wood, soft floral aroma, close to sandalwood, niche perfumery.