Rosewood

Aniba rosaeodora

Other Names: Bois de Rose Oil, Aceite de Palo de Rosa, Aniba duckei, Aniba rosaeodora, Cayenne Rosewood Oil, Distilled Oil from Aniba Rosaeodora Wood, Essence de Bois de Rose, Huile de Bois de Rose, Rosewood Oil.
See also :

• Valor Oil
• Linalool

Special Precautions of Rosewood Oil

• Rosewood oil is non-toxic, non-irritant, and non-sensitizing. However, a skin patch test is advised before using this herbal oil.
• Rosewood oil has no known side effects. But despite its safe profile, children, pregnant women or nursing moms should not use this oil without the advice of their physician. Rosewood oil, especially at full strength, is not recommended for very young children as well.
• People with sensitive skin should also be careful when using rosewood oil. If you see any signs of irritation after using this oil, stop using it immediately and contact your health care provider.
• Tisserand and Young do not indicate any special precautions when using Rosewood Oil. However, they precaution to avoid use of the oil if it has oxidized.

Health Benefits and uses of Rosewood Oil are

• Rosewood is applied directly to the skin to treat sore muscles and relieve stress.
• Rosewood is also an aphrodisiac. It is a known sexual aid for both men and women. It has been used to prevent male impotence and enhance female desire. Rosewood essential oil is also very good when used in skin care and is a good deodorizer. It rejuvenates the skin by stimulating regeneration of tissue, making it especially beneficial for aging skin.
• In foods, bois de rose oil is a flavoring.
• In manufacturing, bois de rose oil is used in perfumes and cosmetics.
• Rosewood oil might have some antiseizure and antibiotic activity in mice, but there isn’t enough information to know how bois de rose oil might work in people.

References

Robert Tisserand and Rodney Young, Essential Oil Safety (Second Edition. United Kingdom: Churchill Livingstone Elsevier, 2014), 410.