*3.3.6 Hinoki cypress (Chamaecyparis obtusa)*

The origin is Japan, evergreen, monoecism, 10–30 m height, the xylem has aroma (**Figure 3(6)**). The hinoki cypress is superior timber of Japan from ancient times; Horyuji temple, which is the oldest wooden building in the world, was built using hinoki cypress, which proves the great quarity. It is said there are no ticks and less mosquitos in a house made by hinoki cypress. In recent Japan, essential oil of hinoki cypress is getting popular because of the tranquilize effect and sleeppromoting derived from α-pinene, γ-cadinene, and hinokinin. The essential oil is used for cosmetics and bath salts.
