Kumano Hinoki (Cypress) [Powers Wood]
Kumano Hinoki (Cypress)
| The power of wood | High healing power, immortality, dignity |
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Kumano, the land of mythology. The Kumano River basin is blessed with favorable natural conditions, including weather and soil, and with abundant forest resources, beautiful forests of cedars and cypresses have formed.
Kumano wood, which is considered a high-quality domestic timber, is stronger than timber from other regions, dries quickly, is less likely to warp, and is highly durable, making it the best material for construction.
The Kumano River is the "main approach to the shrine on water," and the materials that pass through it are of course valuable.
Kumano cypress has a pleasant scent and is now used in oils and other products, and its scent is said to have a more soothing effect than other cypresses.
