隠岐の黒文字
A mystical fragrance bred by
the forests of the Oki Islands
Kuromoji (Lindera umbellata) is a focus of attention among the world’s aroma-lovers as a high-grade, aromatic tree native to Japan. Of particular note are the aroma products born of kuromoji growing in the wild on the Oki Islands, off the western coast of Honshu, the main Japanese island. These products are characterized by a mystical, refreshing fragrance that comes from their unique constituents.
Kuromoji is Japan's leading type of high-quality aromatic tree.
Kuromoji is known as a leading species of aromatic tree native to Japan. It contains a wealth of essential oil constituents with an excellent fragrance. When broken off, the twigs and branches emit a marvelous scent that has a refreshing effect and delicate sweetness.
Of all the kuromoji grown in Japan, the essential oil born of those on the Oki Islands has a complex composition of constituents due to the unique natural environment there. The main constituent of essential oil from ordinary kuromoji is linalool, which is said to account for about 50 percent of the total. In the case of essential oil from kuromoji grown on the Oki Islands, in contrast, the composition is not dominated by linalool, and there is a more balanced assortment of diverse constituents. This creates the pure yet deep, sweet, and mystical fragrance characterizing it.
Our particularity about the products we make
For the essential oil and other products in our aroma series, we aspired to capture all of the fragrance brimming with the vitality that only Oki Island kuromoji has. To this end, we made a thorough examination of steam distillation technology, and perform extraction based on a scrupulous procedure that takes considerable time and effort.
Essential oil
This is high-quality essential oil carefully extracted from the wood and foliage of kuromoji trees growing wild on the Oki Islands, by a steam distillation process.
Aroma water
This is distilled water derived at the same time as essential oil in the kuromoji distillation process. Constituents resembling essential oil are dissolved in it.
Pillow mist
A blend of essential oil from kuromoji wood and foliage. Spray a little around your pillow before going to bed. It can also be used as a room and fabric spray.
Hand cream
This natural hand cream reflects our particularity about natural constituents. It envelopes the skin of the hands, which are liable to become chapped, with a faint scent and strong moisturizing effect.
Balm
A blend of shea butter, jojoba oil, beeswax, and other moisturizing constituents, this balm has a pronounced kuromoji aroma.
Eau de Cologne
This cologne has a fragrance that could only come from kuromoji. While composed of natural constituents, it has a floral splendor and conveys the mystique of the Oki forests.
Soap
This soap has a refreshing fragrance that spreads out. It is gentle to the skin and made by hand through the cold process method.
Kuromoji tea
Kuromoji is also a renowned herbal medicine; it is widely known as crude drug under the name wuzhang. On the Oki Islands, it has long been enjoyed as a healthy tea.