Herbal Offering by Ei-Chi
Created by Chie Iwasaki, a dear friend and fellow folk herbalist of the Mt. Daisen region)
*This offering is only available during the warmer months, as the bottle can freeze and break in transit during winter
30ml
Kuromoji (Lindera umbellata), also known as Japanese spice bush, is an aromatic tree native to Japan.
Revered as the “tree that heals fatigue,” Kuromoji is a traditional herb with a refreshing, soothing fragrance. Belonging to the Lauraceae family, this fragrant wood (kōboku) has been cherished by mountain communities for its calming qualities since ancient times.
The Kuromoji used in this extract is hand-harvested from the lush forests of Oku-Daisen in Tottori. The harvest is carried out with the intention to steward the land. Community members gather in a small cabin, sitting in a circle to carefully prepare the leaves and branches together.
The plant material is then placed in a specialized low-temperature vacuum system that extracts the natural plant waters and aromatic compounds without adding any water. *
The result is this Kuromoji Cellular Water: a 100% pure plant extract made solely from the natural waters and essential oils contained within the tree’s leaves and branches.
This water can be used as a face mist, energy clearing spray, or to flavor foods and drinks.
The currently available cellular water is made from Kuromoji harvested during the full moon of July 2025.
Best before: July 2026
Note: Although the extract is filtered after extraction, sediment or particles of natural materials may sometimes settle or float. This does not affect the quality.
See more of Chie’s work here
⸝⸝ ⸝⸝ ⸝⸝ ⸝⸝ ⸝⸝ ⸝⸝ ⸝⸝⸝⸝ ⸝⸝ ⸝⸝ ⸝⸝ ⸝⸝ ⸝⸝ ⸝⸝⸝⸝ ⸝⸝ ⸝⸝ ⸝⸝ ⸝⸝ ⸝⸝ ⸝⸝⸝⸝ ⸝⸝ ⸝⸝ ⸝⸝ ⸝⸝ ⸝⸝ ⸝⸝⸝⸝ ⸝⸝ ⸝⸝ ⸝⸝ ⸝⸝ ⸝⸝ ⸝⸝
*Typically, hydrosols and essential oils are produced by heating plants above 100°C, then rapidly cooling the steam to separate the oils from the distilled water. In contrast, Kuromoji Cellular Water is extracted under vacuum at a low temperature of just 35°C, with no added water. This results in water with highly active molecules, remarkably low surface tension, and a high concentration of naturally occurring volatile essential oils.
⸝⸝ ⸝⸝ ⸝⸝ ⸝⸝ ⸝⸝ ⸝⸝ ⸝⸝⸝⸝ ⸝⸝ ⸝⸝ ⸝⸝ ⸝⸝ ⸝⸝ ⸝⸝⸝⸝ ⸝⸝ ⸝⸝ ⸝⸝ ⸝⸝ ⸝⸝ ⸝⸝⸝⸝ ⸝⸝ ⸝⸝ ⸝⸝ ⸝⸝ ⸝⸝ ⸝⸝⸝⸝ ⸝⸝ ⸝⸝ ⸝⸝ ⸝⸝ ⸝⸝ ⸝⸝
Shipping
Orders are shipped using reused packaging materials whenever possible - no fancy wrapping here. Orders may take anywhere from 3-7 days to ship out, as this is a small and slow shop. Thank you for your patience.
International Orders
Please purchase at your own risk. We cannot guarantee that your order won’t be delayed or held at customs, or that it won’t incur import duties or taxes.
Disclaimer
You are responsible for your own health.
The content on this website is for educational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. This information has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration.
Please do not use this website to self-diagnose or treat any medical conditions. Nothing here is intended to prescribe or replace professional medical advice.
Herbal Offering by Ei-Chi
Created by Chie Iwasaki, a dear friend and fellow folk herbalist of the Mt. Daisen region)
*This offering is only available during the warmer months, as the bottle can freeze and break in transit during winter
30ml
Kuromoji (Lindera umbellata), also known as Japanese spice bush, is an aromatic tree native to Japan.
Revered as the “tree that heals fatigue,” Kuromoji is a traditional herb with a refreshing, soothing fragrance. Belonging to the Lauraceae family, this fragrant wood (kōboku) has been cherished by mountain communities for its calming qualities since ancient times.
The Kuromoji used in this extract is hand-harvested from the lush forests of Oku-Daisen in Tottori. The harvest is carried out with the intention to steward the land. Community members gather in a small cabin, sitting in a circle to carefully prepare the leaves and branches together.
The plant material is then placed in a specialized low-temperature vacuum system that extracts the natural plant waters and aromatic compounds without adding any water. *
The result is this Kuromoji Cellular Water: a 100% pure plant extract made solely from the natural waters and essential oils contained within the tree’s leaves and branches.
This water can be used as a face mist, energy clearing spray, or to flavor foods and drinks.
The currently available cellular water is made from Kuromoji harvested during the full moon of July 2025.
Best before: July 2026
Note: Although the extract is filtered after extraction, sediment or particles of natural materials may sometimes settle or float. This does not affect the quality.
See more of Chie’s work here
⸝⸝ ⸝⸝ ⸝⸝ ⸝⸝ ⸝⸝ ⸝⸝ ⸝⸝⸝⸝ ⸝⸝ ⸝⸝ ⸝⸝ ⸝⸝ ⸝⸝ ⸝⸝⸝⸝ ⸝⸝ ⸝⸝ ⸝⸝ ⸝⸝ ⸝⸝ ⸝⸝⸝⸝ ⸝⸝ ⸝⸝ ⸝⸝ ⸝⸝ ⸝⸝ ⸝⸝⸝⸝ ⸝⸝ ⸝⸝ ⸝⸝ ⸝⸝ ⸝⸝ ⸝⸝
*Typically, hydrosols and essential oils are produced by heating plants above 100°C, then rapidly cooling the steam to separate the oils from the distilled water. In contrast, Kuromoji Cellular Water is extracted under vacuum at a low temperature of just 35°C, with no added water. This results in water with highly active molecules, remarkably low surface tension, and a high concentration of naturally occurring volatile essential oils.
⸝⸝ ⸝⸝ ⸝⸝ ⸝⸝ ⸝⸝ ⸝⸝ ⸝⸝⸝⸝ ⸝⸝ ⸝⸝ ⸝⸝ ⸝⸝ ⸝⸝ ⸝⸝⸝⸝ ⸝⸝ ⸝⸝ ⸝⸝ ⸝⸝ ⸝⸝ ⸝⸝⸝⸝ ⸝⸝ ⸝⸝ ⸝⸝ ⸝⸝ ⸝⸝ ⸝⸝⸝⸝ ⸝⸝ ⸝⸝ ⸝⸝ ⸝⸝ ⸝⸝ ⸝⸝
Shipping
Orders are shipped using reused packaging materials whenever possible - no fancy wrapping here. Orders may take anywhere from 3-7 days to ship out, as this is a small and slow shop. Thank you for your patience.
International Orders
Please purchase at your own risk. We cannot guarantee that your order won’t be delayed or held at customs, or that it won’t incur import duties or taxes.
Disclaimer
You are responsible for your own health.
The content on this website is for educational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. This information has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration.
Please do not use this website to self-diagnose or treat any medical conditions. Nothing here is intended to prescribe or replace professional medical advice.
