Rosewood Aniba rosaeodora


  • Common Names
  • Rosewood Oil , Bois de Rose
  • Botanical Name
  • Aniba rosaeodora
  • Family
  • LAURACEAE

Medicinal Uses & Benefits of Rosewood Oil

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How to Use: Rosewood


Rosewood, or bois de rose, is used as an essential oil and is considered a relatively good, substitute for rose oil. However rosewood is becoming endangered and should no longer be used in aromatherapy.

Preparation Methods & Dosage :Essential Oil

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Rosewood Remedies


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Plant Description


Rosewood, or bois de rose, is a tropical tree growing wild in the Amazon basin, mainly in Brazil and in Guyana. Unfortunately its industrial exploitation for the extraction of linalol contributed to its scarcity.

Regional Traditions :Central and South America *

How to Grow Rosewood

Illegal harvesting and logging has put many species that are the source of aromatic oils in danger. Unless you are certain that the product you are buying comes from a sustainable source, you could be contributing to the extinction of these valuable rainforest species. 1