Rosewood Essential Oil

Botanical Name: Aniba roseodora
Common Method Of Extraction: Steam distilled
Parts Used: Wood chips
Note Classification: Base
Aroma: Very sweet, woody-floral, with a hint of spice
Largest Producing Countries: Brazil and Peru

Traditional Use: Once used extensively as a source of natural linalol, now increasingly replaced by the synthetic from.  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.

Of Interest: Use with care as this is one of the trees that are being extensively felled in the clearing of the South American rainforest; use sparingly.

Safety Data: Non-toxic, non-irritant, and non-sensitizing.