Softwood lumber for many otheruses is dried to a low moisture content, 10% to 12% formany appearance grades to as low as 7% to 9% for furniture,cabinets, and millwork. Hardwood lumber for framing inconstruction, although not in common use, should also bedried to an average moisture content of 15%, not to exceed19%.
Relaxing, pain-relieving, healing. Benzoin essential oil has a sweet, cinnamon-vanilla scent that calms your nerves and relaxes your muscles. It's excellent for easing chest congestion (also asthma, bronchitis and coughs) - ideal for sleep-inducing cold remedies.
The essential oil derived from lavender is used in aromatherapy to treat anxiety, difficulty sleeping, nervousness, and restlessness. Other preparations of the plant are taken internally to treat sleep disturbances, stomach complaints, loss of appetite, and as a general tonic.