Some plants bloom in a year, but the Japanese cypress takes a thousand years to grow into its full size.

If you were to ask what the most unique tree in Taiwan is, it would undoubtedly be the Taiwan red cypress.

Nourished by the high-altitude clouds and mist, the Taiwan red cypress grows at an extremely slow pace. Over long years, the wood accumulates a unique and delicate aroma, with warm woody notes and a forest scent. It has been beloved since ancient times and has become an important symbol of Taiwan's forest culture, and is unique in the world.

Compared to the bright and exuberant scents of many aromatic plants, the aroma of Taiwan red cypress is more calm and restrained, as if one were walking deep into the mountains and forests, feeling the slow passage of time. It takes hundreds of years for a Taiwan red cypress to grow into a mature giant tree. When you smell a pure scent of Taiwan red cypress essential oil today, it may have begun to grow before the Ming Dynasty was established and before Columbus discovered the New World.

Holiaum uses red cypress essential oil that has been aged for over 40 years.

The Taiwan red cypress lacks the flamboyant fragrance of flowers and the intense aroma of resin. It is more like a forest.

Calm and quiet, yet it contains the power accumulated over time.

Main functions of Taiwan Red Cypress:

1. Deeply relaxes and soothes nervous tension: Rich in sesquiterpenes and terpineols, it can calm the excited nervous system and help release accumulated stress, making it suitable for diffuser use after high-pressure work.

2. Purify the air and boost natural immunity: Rich in phytoncides and monoterpenes, it can inhibit bacteria and mold in the air, creating a clean environment like walking in a forest.

3. Helps with relaxation and sleep preparation: For those who have trouble relaxing due to restless thoughts or high work pressure, the aroma of cypress can promote a peaceful resting atmosphere.

4. Balances oil and supports skin stability: Cedarwood alcohol has astringent and sebum-regulating properties, which helps improve enlarged pores and oily skin, and can also relieve skin inflammation and redness. It is suitable for daily care of combination or problem skin.

5. Soothes and clears the respiratory tract: α-Pine terpenes have a mild expectorant and cooling effect, which helps relieve nasal congestion and is suitable for use during seasonal changes or when air quality is poor.

6. Stabilize emotions and rebuild inner strength: The deep woody aroma can evoke a sense of groundedness, helping to rediscover self-centeredness when feeling emotionally turbulent or lost, making it an excellent partner for meditation and mindfulness.

Red Cypress Trivia:

Taiwan red cypress is a precious tree species unique to the world, mainly growing in the high-altitude cloud and mist zone at an altitude of 1,500 to 2,500 meters. There, the climate is humid year-round, the temperature is low, and the growing season is short, so the red cypress must accumulate each annual ring at an extremely slow pace.

Many giant trees are hundreds or even thousands of years old. In places like Alishan and Lala Mountain, you can still see giant Taiwan red cypress trees that have weathered countless storms standing quietly.

Red cypress trees secrete a unique substance called "cypressol" that prevents insect infestation, allowing them to survive for thousands of years. Even after falling, they retain their distinctive woody aroma. Unlike most plants that pursue rapid growth, red cypress chooses to spend its time on the density and stability of its wood. As a result, it was widely used in shrines, temples, architecture, and high-end woodwork in the past, and is now a national treasure-level protected tree species.