| Scientific Name | Citrus x junos |
| Purity | 100% natural essential oil |
| Organic Certification | Not certified |
| Harvest | Harvest in November and December |
| Processing | Gentle steam distillation of the fruit peels |
| Terroir | Kōchi Prefecture, Japan |
| Terroir | Sourced directly from a farm specialising in local aromatic plants with an on-site distillery |
| Origin | very aromatic, citrusy-fresh, dry, green |
| Effects | invigorating, mood-enhancing, strengthening, centering |
| Main Components | D-Limonene, γ-Terpinene, β-Phellandrene, α-Pinene |
| Allergens | Limonene, linalool |
Yuzu trees (Citrus x junos) thrive in Kochi Prefecture along the Shimanto River, which is also known in Japan as “the last untouched river”. The mountainous prefecture, which is up to 84% forested, offers the ideal conditions for the development of complex natural ingredients in the fruit, such as D-limonene, γ-terpinene and β-phellandrene. The fruits are harvested in November and December by small family farmers, and the complex aromatic essential oil is extracted from the peel by steam distillation.
The Japanese Kōchi Prefecture-based producer of our premium essential oil has been making its own essential oils from only native plants, sourced from small family-run farms in the region, since 1998. The company's ethos is based on sustainable and environmentally responsible business practices and as such all aspects of production are carefully designed for sustainability. The essential oils are obtained on site using gentle steam distillation in a stainless steel tank.
Yuzu (Citrus x junos) is a hybrid of the Ichang lemon (Citrus ichangensis) and the sour mandarin (Citrus reticulata var. austera) and belongs to the Rutaceae family. Originally from East Asia, yuzu was cultivated in China for its prized aroma and arrived in Japan via the Korean peninsula in the 8th century. The evergreen, thorny shrub or small tree can reach a height of 4 to 8 metres. In spring, it bears small white flowers with a very aromatic scent, which develop into yellow or orange fruits with uneven skin in autumn. Yuzu is a very slow-growing plant, so it takes about 20 years from sowing the seeds to the first harvest of the fruit. The trees grown from the seeds are called Misho-Yuzu.
The complex citric aroma gives inner strength and centers. Like a balm for the soul, it gives comfort and gifts strength and optimism for a new beginning.
