Guest guest Posted February 10, 2006 Report Share Posted February 10, 2006 Rosewood Family: Lauraceae Synonyms: A. Rosaeodora Var Amazonica, Bois de Rose, Brazilian Rosewood Safety Data: Non Toxic, non-irritant, non-sensitizing. Herbal/Folk Tradition: Used for building, carving and French cabinet-making. Nowadays, most rosewood goes to Japan for the production of chopsticks. Extraction: Essential oil by steam distillation of the wood chippings. Characteristics: Colorless to pale yellow liquid with a very sweet, woody-floral fragrance with a spicy hint. Blends well with most oils, especially citrus, woods and florals. It helps give body and rounds off sharp edges. Actions: Mildly analgesic, anti-convulsant, antidepressant, antimicrobial, antiseptic, aphrodisiac, bactericidal, cellular stimulant, cephalic, deodorant, stimulant (immune system), tissue regenerator, tonic. Aromatherapy/Home Use: Skin Care: Acne, dermatitis, scars, wounds, wrinkles and general skin care; sensitive, dry, dull, combination only/dry, etc. Although it does not have any dramatic curative power...I find it very useful especially for skin care. It is very mild and safe to use. Immune System: Colds, coughs, fever, infections, stimulates the immune system. Nervous System: Frigidity, headaches, nausea, nervous tension and stress-related conditions. Other Uses: Once used extensively as a source of natural linalol, now increasingly replaced by the synthetic form. Acetylated rosewood oil is used extensively in perfumery work -- soaps, toiletries, cosmetics and perfumes. The oil is employed in most major food categories, alcoholic and soft drinks. Distribution:Native to the Amazon region; Brazil and Peru are the main producers. The world is a dangerous place, not because of those who do evil, but because of those who look on and do nothing.~ Albert Einstein ~ -- Version: 7.1.375 / Virus Database: 267.15.5/256 - Release 2/10/2006 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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