Rosewood
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Botanical Name |
Aniba rosaeodora |
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Family |
Lauraceae |
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Other Names |
A. rosaeodora var. amazonica, bois de rose, Brazilian rosewood, jacaranda |
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Description |
Evergreen tree, reddish bark, yellow flowers |
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Aroma |
Warm, spicy |
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Native to |
Brazil, Peru |
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Actions |
Analgesic, anticonvulsant, antidepressant, antimicrobial, antiseptic, aphrodisiac, bactericidal, cephalic, deodorant, insecticidal, stimulant, tonic |
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Extraction |
Steam distillation of wood chippings |
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Constituents |
90-97% linalol, cineol, terpineol, geraniol, citronellal, limonene, pinene |
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Combines with |
Frankincense, geranium, patchouli, neroli, rose, rosemary, sandalwood |
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Note |
Base |
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Skin |
Acne, dermatitis, scars, wounds, wrinkles |
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Immune |
Coughs, colds, fever |
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Nervous system |
Frigidity, headaches, nausea, nervous tension, stress |
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Other Notes |
Used for building, carving |