Description
Buddhawood is a small tree of the dry inland country of north-eastern Australia, found mainly in outback Queensland. Its dense, dark heartwood is heavy with resin. Harvesters cut the wood under landholder agreements, often from stands being cleared or thinned, and truck it to a few Australian distilleries that specialise in native woods. The heartwood needs a long distillation, often running for days, and the hydrosol is collected as part of that run. It is a clear water with a gentle woody, smoky, slightly sweet scent, much softer than buddhawood essential oil.
Details
| Botanical name | Eremophila mitchellii (buddhawood) |
|---|---|
| Origin | Queensland, Australia |
| Part used | Heartwood |
| Extraction | Steam-distilled (aromatic water) |
| Aroma | Soft, smoky, woody |
| Ingredients | Eremophila mitchellii wood water |
Why supply is limited: the tree grows only in the arid inland of north-eastern Australia, and only a few distilleries produce buddhawood.
How to use
- Face mist: spray onto clean skin before your moisturiser.
- Linen and rooms: mist over pillows, linen or the air.
- Blends: use in place of water in simple DIY creams and masks.
For external use only. Patch test before first use and keep away from the eyes. Store cool and use within 12 months of opening; refrigerate for a longer life.
FAQs
What is a hydrosol?
The fragrant water collected during steam distillation. It is softer than the essential oil and does not need diluting.
What does buddhawood smell like?
Soft, woody and slightly smoky, with a sweet note.
How should I store it?
Keep it cool and out of direct light. Refrigerating it keeps it fresh for longer.
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