Rosewood Oil Benefits

Rosewood trees are giant evergreen trees featuring red barks and yellow flowers. Brazil is popularly known for its rosewood trees (Aniba rosaeodora Ducke, Lauraceae), which witnessed great demand during the 1900s because perfume and aromatic product manufacturers used them in their products. Rosewood essential oil is obtained by extracting the wood chippings of the rosewood tree by steam distillation. The oil emanates a sweet, woody, spicy and floral fragrance and mainly constitutes camphene, myrcene, linalool, geranial, a-pinene, etc. Rosewood oil benefits are many and it is known to be used as a cosmetic astringent and miscellaneous skin-conditioning agent. It also serves as a wonderful fragrance ingredient.

Rosewood oil is popularly known for its therapeutic properties and is known for its anti-depressant, slightly analgesic, aphrodisiac, antiseptic, antiviral and stimulant properties.

For Acne
Application of rosewood oil on the face helps reduce onset of blackheads, pimples, acne and boils on the face by controlling the amount of sebum secreted by the oil glands in the face.

Reduces Stress
Rosewood oil like other aromatherapy oils has a calming and relaxing effect on the body and mind. After a tiring day at work, lighting an aromatic candle infused with rosewood oil in the room helps enhance one's mood and ease stress. The oil prevents nervous spasm, thereby allowing the tired nerves to relax, thereby strengthening the nervous system.

Aphrodisiac Properties
Rosewood oil's aphrodisiac properties help treating impotence or frigidity issues. Moreover, it also arouses sexual desire and improves sexual performance.

Heals Wounds
Rosewood's antiseptic properties make it a suitable treatment for wounds like cuts, insect bites, etc. Dabbing some rosewood oil onto the wound will help protect the cut from contracting infections and will also heal the wound.

Alleviates Cough, Cold and Sinusitis
Rosewood oil helps treat cold, common cold, sinusitis, cough, etc, which is why it is used in vapor therapy. Diluting rosewood oil in the bath can also help relieve headaches, cold, coughs, fevers and nervous tension. It's analgesic properties also alleviate muscle pain.

Treats Asthma
Since rosewood oil can control smooth muscle contractions, it helps controlling bronchial disorders and asthma.

For the Skin
Rosewood oil is good for all skin types. The molecules in rosewood oil promote tissue regeneration and leave the skin feeling clean, healthy, soft and glowing. One can make a replenishing skin care oil at home itself by adding 4 drops of rosewood oil, sandalwood oil, frankincense oil each into 4 tablespoons of almond oil. Pour it into a bottle and seal the bottle well. Apply the oil on your face and body, gently massaging in circular motions.

Anti-aging Properties
Rosewood oil's cell stimulation and tissue rejuvenating properties make it a suitable oil to treat wrinkled, aging and mature skin. In ten ounces of body lotion or face cream add 20-25 drops of rosewood oil. Mix the oil into the cream and apply daily for maximum benefits. You could also blend this oil with some carrier oils like jojoba oil, sweet almond oil, etc. and apply it on the thighs and other areas affected by stretch marks. It helps reduce stretch marks and appearance of new ones.

Besides the above mentioned benefits, there are some other rosewood oil uses as well. For example, rosewood oil is known to be an effective insecticide that repels bugs, ants, mosquitoes, etc. It is also used as a room freshener. This oil's floral aroma makes it a suitable ingredient for perfumes and deodorants.