Rosewood Oil (Bois De Rose)

Rosewood oil is extracted from Aniba rosaeaodora (also known as Aniba roseaodora var. amazonica) from the Lauraceae family and also known as bios de rose and Brazilian rosewood.This Brazilian evergreen tree can grow up to 40 meters (125 feet) high and has a reddish bark and yellow flowers and is extensively felled in the South American rainforest, but now legislation requires distilleries to plant a new tree for each tree cut down.The wood is used for building, French cabinet making, carving, for the production of chopsticks in Japan and of course, essential oil.Although not possessing a wide range of therapeutic qualities, this essential oil is useful for lifting depression, fighting frigidity and impotence and for skin rejuvenation. It has excellent cell stimulant and tissue regeneration properties, making it a valuable ingredient in mature skin care.Rosewood oil has a slightly spicy, floral and sweet smell. It is extracted from the wood chippings by steam distillation.Latin Name: Aniba rosaeodora var. amazonica of the Lauraceae family. Natural Touch Aromatherapy's Rosewood Essential Oil distilled from Brazilian wood chippings. Rosewood is naturally rich in linalool. A colourless essential oil with a sweet-woody, slightly spicy aroma.This oil gently balances and helps to uplift the spirit. It has good skin care properties and provides a useful alternative to the more expensive skin care oils.