Rosewood Essential Oil
Rosewood is a medium sized, tropical, evergreen tree with a reddish bark and heartwood, bearing yellow flowers. Native to the Amazon region; Brazil and Peru are the main producers, this is one of the trees being extensively felled in the clearing of the South American rainforests. The essential oil is obtained through steam distillation of the wood chippings. There are several species of timber all known as rosewood; however, the essential oil is distilled only from the this species
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| Botanical Name: | Aniba rosaeodora Ducke. |
| Family: | Lauraceae |
| Synonyms: | Aniba rosaeodora var. amazonica, bois de rose, Brazilian rosewood, Casca preciosa, Pau-rosa, Legno di rose, Rosenholzbaum, Palo de rosa |
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| Parts Used: | Wood chippings |
| Extraction Method: | Steam Distillation |
| Appearance: | Colourless to pale yellow liquid |
| Aroma Description: | Sweet, woody, floral |
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| Consistancy: | Thin |
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| Historical Uses: | Traditionally, rosewood oil is used for acne, colds, coughs, dermatitis, fevers, frigidity, headaches, infections, nausea, nervous tension, skin care and wounds. |
| Modern Uses: | Aromatherapy use includes acne, dermatitis, scars, wounds, and wrinkles. Though it is not known to have any dramatic curative powers, rosewood oil is especially useful in skincare. |
| Cautions: | Non toxic, non irritant, non sensitizing |
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