Rosewood

Also known as: Aniba roseaodora var. amazonica, bios de rose and Brazilian rosewood. Rosewood essential oil comes from Aniba rosaeaodora from the Lauraceae family, via steam distillation. 

Essential oil of rosewood, is steam distilled from the Brazilian evergreen tree of the same name.  It has a red colored bark and yellow blossoms.  The oil has a slightly sweet, pleasantly floral scent.

Home Remedies using Rosewood Essential Oil:

Benefits of Rosewood Essential Oil:

Rosewood essential oil does not have a large array of uses like some of the other essential oils do, but it is a very pleasant oil, and what it accomplishes, it does very well. 

It is good for banishing depressive, or melancholy moods,  It is a known sexual aid for both men and women, and has wonderful properties making it beneficial for skin care, especially for aging skin.

The therapeutic uses for essential oil of rosewood are to alleviate symptoms of melancholy and even clinical depression. It has mild pain relieving properties, works very well added to a wash for wounds, and to cleanse medical implements and sick rooms.  It kills bacteria, helps issues related to the head, such as sinus or headaches. 

It is a good deodorizer, kills bugs, possesses aphrodisiac qualities, and is a stimulant.  Rosewood essential oil has, in particular, an over all balancing effect on the mind and body. It can lift spirits, alleviate headaches. 

It is known to be able to help lower excessive body temperatures, is a good expectorant, breaking up mucus in sinuses, lungs, and the respiratory tract. 

Rosewood essential oil is great in increasing immune system function.  The properties of rosewood oil as an aphrodisiac have proven to be a useful aid for sexual problems, and preventing male impotence and enhancing female desire.

Rosewood essential oil is very good when used in skin care.  It rejuvenates the skin by stimulating regeneration of tissue.

• In aromatherapy, rosewood essential works well in diffusers, steam therapy, and simmer pots.
• Rosewood essential oil works well blended with other essential oils and/or carrier oils to be used as a massage or bath oil.
• It can also be added to cream or lotion bases.

Side Effects of Rosewood Essential Oil:

Rosewood oil is not considered a toxic oil, nor is it considered an irritant.  Though it is considered safe, it is still an essential oil, and general precautions apply. 

Conduct a skin patch test, and for any concerns, consult a physician or aromatherapy expert.