Rosewood Oil

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Rosewood oil.....Use this essential oil with care as this is one of the trees that are being extensively felled in the clearing of the South American rainforest; use sparingly, if at all. It is also known as bois de rose pronounced bwah duh rohz.

Botanical Name - Aniba roseodora

Common Method Of Extraction - Steam distilled

Parts Used - Wood

Note Classification - Base

Aroma - Very sweet, woody-floral, with a hint of spice

Largest Producing Countries - Brazil and Peru


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Traditional Use - This oil once was used extensively as a source of natural linalol, now increasingly replaced by the synthetic from. It’s used extensively in perfumery work, soaps, toiletries, cosmetics, and perfumes.

Properties - Analgesic (mild), antibacterial, anticonvulsant, antidepressant, antifungal, anti-infectious, anti-microbial, antiseptic, aphrodisiac, cephalic, deodorant, stimulant (immune system), and tonic.

Benefits - Acne, colds, coughs, dermatitis, fever, frigidity, headaches, infections, nausea, nervous tension and stress-related conditions, respiratory infections, scars, skin (sensitive, dry, dull, combination oily/dry), stimulates the immune system, vaginal candida, wounds, and wrinkles.

Blends Well With - Blends well with most oils, especially citrus, woods, and florals. It helps give body and rounds off sharp edges.

Safety Data - Rosewood oil is non-toxic, non-irritant, and non-sensitizing.

Llamas in Full Dress from the Alto Plano (High Plain) Region, Puno, Peru

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