Aromatherapy and Essential Oils

ROSEWOOD (Aniba parviflora)

Character Soft sweetness with body, balancing

Rosewood or Bois de Rose is distilled from the wood of a South American tree. Its main uses are psychological; it has a balancing effect, uplifting when lethargic and overburdened, soothing anxiety, irritability, and inner tension. It is believed to be beneficial to mature skin as a cell stimulant and tissue regenerator and can be helpful with problems of aging.

Aroma Floral with spicy undertones

Properties Antiseptic, antidepressant, aphrodisiac, balancing, calming, deodorant, grounding, regenerative, stabilising, stimulating uplifting.

Physical conditions

Digestion Nausea with anxiety

Eliminatory system Deodorant

Hormonal system May be helpful for loss of libido, frigidity, impotence

Immune system Boosts body's defence system; helpful for chronic complaints

Nervous system Balancing and stabilising; neurotoxin; sedative; may relieve headaches accompanied with nausea

Respiratory system Good for throat infections

Skin Cell and tissue stimulant, rejuvenating for dry skin and aging skin pigmentation. Relieves insect bites.

Mental/emotional conditions Good for rigid attitudes, when over critical of others, lacking empathy, unyielding to others or to circumstances; for inner tension and rigidity.

Other uses Aphrodisiac. Insect repellent

Applications Face oil/lotion. Footbath. Massage. Room fragrance.

Blends well with Cedarwood, Frankincense, Geranium, Rosemary, Tangerine, Ylang Ylang