Rosewood Oil
Rosewood Oil >
Botanical Name: Aniba Rosaeodora
Origin: Brazil
Family: Lauraceae
Part of the plant: Wood Chippings
Note: Top - Middle
Extraction: Steam Distillation
Properties: Analgesic, Anti-convulsant, Antidepressant, Antimicrobial, Antiseptic, Aphrodisiac, Bactericidal, Cellular Stimulant, Cephalic, Deodorant, Stimulant (immune system), Tissue Regenerator, Tonic.
Uses: Immune System: Colds, Coughs, Fever, Infections, Stimulate the Immune System.
Nervous System: Frigidity, Headaches, Nausea, Nervous Tension, Stress Related Conditions.
Skin Care: Acne, Dermatitis, Scars, Wounds, Wrinkles and general Skin Care: Sensitive, Dry, Dull, Combination Oily / Dry ect. Very mild and safe to use.
Consituents: Linalol 90-97% in Cayenne Rosewood. 80-90% in Brazilian. Also Cineol, Terpineol, Geraniol, Citronelal, Limonene, Pinene, and others.
Blends With: Most oils especially Citrus, Woods and Florals. It helps give body and rounds off sharp edges.
Contra-indications: Non-toxic, Non-irritant, Non-sensitizing
Medium sized, tropical evergreen tree with a reddish bark and heartwood, bearing yellow flowers. Used extensively for timber.
This is one of the trees that are being extensively felled in the clearing of the South American Rainforests: the continual production of Rosewood Oil is consequently environmentally damaging.
