Hinoki (Chamaecyparis obtusa) roots from Kagawa Prefecture, Japan (IMAGE)

Kyushu University

Hinoki (Chamaecyparis obtusa) roots from Kagawa Prefecture, Japan

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Hinoki roots contain aromatic compounds and can be used to produce essential oils. This study examined the potential of essential oil derived from these roots to support sleep in middle-aged women, while exploring a higher-value use of an underused forestry resource. 

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Kuniyoshi Shimizu/Kyushu University

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