Botanical name:
Aniba rosaeodora
Soothing and supportive
Please note: The information below is meant to give a brief outline of how an oil can be applied by a trained aromatherapist.
Please do not use this information as a guide for how to use essential oils at home.
Properties and applications:
Immune Stimulant - colds, coughs, influenza
Cytophylactic - skin rejuvenation, improving scar tissue, mature skin
Hypotensive - hypertension
Sedative - panic, shock, hysteria, fear, nervous conditions, insomnia
Family:
Lauraceae
Country of origin:
Brazil, Mexico, Guyana
Part of plant used:
Wood chips
Method of extraction:
Steam distillation
Blends with:
Most oils.
Chemical character:
Alcohol type
Safety information:
No known contra-indications.
Odour profile:
Woody and sweet, balsamic and citrus notes.
Plant description:
A medium sized tree with red wood and yellow flowers. The tree is endangered and for this reason I do not use Rosewood in practice.
Historical use:
The wood is traditionally used for building and is an endangered species due to forest clearance.