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.
Researchers concluded that cinnamon offers blood sugar-lowering and insulin-like benefits that may be helpful in the management of Type 2 diabetes. Respiratory Health Anise essential oil may help loosen mucus and speed healing in bronchial infections, and its muscle-relaxing effects make it useful for relieving coughs, according to CoxHealth.