Rosewood Aniba rosaeodora
Specifics
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| Country of Origin: Brazil | Extraction Method: Steam Distilled |
| Chemical Families: Monoterpenols | Plant Part: Wood |
| Cultivation: Unsprayed | Botanical Families: Lauraceae |
| Aromas: Floral, Fresh, Rosy, Sweet, Woody | |
| Note: Middle/Base |
Personal Experience, Research, Possible Actions
Rosewood has a similar nature to Ho Wood and is considered both emotionally uplifting and calming to the mind. Due to its high % of linalol the oils is thought to be deeply nourishing and supportive to the immune system. We use this oil for healing from an infection, cold or flu, as well as for assisting in sleep. Rosewood is a deep sedative.
Rosewood offers the immune system a boost. I use it as a regular part of my preventative health care and feel blessed to have this oil in my life. My favorites uses for Rosewood are in a bath, cream, massage oil, and in shampoo. When I am traveling I will put a few drops on a cotton ball, put it in a plastic bag, and open it up every few hours to smell its woodsy, lightly floral aroma.
Rosewood can be blended with Lavender to relieve a headache. Put both oils into a carrier oil (St. John\'s Wort is my favorite for a headache) and rub on the back of your neck and on your throat as soon as the headache begins.
It is also known for its skin-healing ability (antibacterial and antifungal). I like to steam my face with a drop of Rosewood in a bowl of hot water. Use the same technique for a sinus steam and let your skin soak up the Rosewood.
It has a wonderful anti-inflammatory, analgesic and anti-spasmodic action and is used for colds and flu, especially when there is muscle pain as well, and a heavy cough.
Great for insomnia!
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Traditional Knowledge
- Antidepressant/uplifting
- Analgesic
- Anti-inflammatory - reduce inflammation
- Antiseptic - assists in fighting germs/infections
- Anti fungal - inhibits growth of fungus (Candida, athlete\'s foot)
- Anti-spasmodic
- Bactericidal - destructive to bacteria
- Cephalic - remedy for the head (in this case, clears the head)
- Immune support - stimulates functioning of immune system
- Sedative
- Tonic - strengthens and restores vitality
- Nourishing for the skin
Emotional and Energetic Qualities
Assists meditation
Helps prepare for any spiritual healing
Calms to the nerves
Acts as an antidepressant
Recipe
Immune Support
10 drops Rosewood
2 drops Lavender
2 drops Ravintsara
5 drops Sandalwood
Blend these oils without any carrier, making a “stock bottle.\" Add drops to a cream, oil, bath or candle diffuser. Put a drop in your shampoo or add to an unscented liquid soap.
References:
1. Battaglia S. The Complete Guide to Aromatherapy. 2nd edition, The International Centre of Holistic Aromatherapy, Australia, 2003
2. Davis P. Aromatherapy an A-Z. New revised edition C.W. Daniel Company Limited, England, 1999
3. Keville, K. Aromatherapy, A Complete Guide to the Healing Art, The Crossing press, USA, 1995
Safety Issues
No safety issues specific to this oil.
