Rosewood Aniba rosaeodora
Specifics
| Country of Origin: Brazil | Extraction Method: Steam Distilled |
| Chemical Families: Monoterpenols | Plant Part: Wood |
| Aromas: Earthy, Floral, Fresh, Rosy, Woodsy | Cultivation: Unsprayed |
About
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, light, balsamic 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.
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.
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Therapeutic Properties
- Antidepressant/uplifting
- Anti-inflammatory - reduce inflammation
- Antiseptic - assists in fighting germs/infections
- Anti fungal - inhibits growth of fungus (Candida, athlete's foot)
- Bactericidal - destructive to bacteria
- Cephalic - remedy for the head (in this case, clears the head)
- Immune stimulant - stimulates functioning of immune system
- Tonic - strengthens and restores vitality
- Nourishing for the skin
Emotional and Energetic Qualities
Assists meditationHelps prepare for any spiritual healing
Calms to the nerves
Acts as an antidepressant
Recipe
Immune Support10 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.
