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Rosewood (bois de rose)
Aniba rosaeaodora

Botanical Classification rosewood

Family
Lauraceae

Genus and specie
Aniba rosaeodora

Other names
Bois de rose, pau rosa and cara-cara.

Description of the herb rosewood kruie-produkte-ageless-herbal-products
It is an aromatic, evergreen tree with leathery leaves and trivial, dull red flowers.

Parts used
The essential oil is extracted from the wood.

Properties
The plant is used for its volatile oil.

Therapeutic uses skin cell and tissue rejuvenator
Internal use
Rosewood is mostly used in aromatherapy and not really as a herb as such.
External use
See essential oil use.
Aromatherapy and essential oil use
When over-burdened with problems, rosewood will enliven the spirit and mind, while at the same time helping to relieve headaches.
It has good antibacterial properties and boosts the immune system, while others claim that it increases libido and fights impotence.
On the skin, it acts as a cell stimulant and tissue rejuvenator, making it ideal for mature skin, but it is also well suited for dry, sensitive and inflamed skin.
It has analgesic, anti-depressant, antiseptic, aphrodisiac, bactericide, cephalic, deodorant, insecticide, stimulant and tonic properties.

rosewood oil

Safety precautions and warnings aphrodisiac

None noted.