The exotic rosewood (Aniba Rosaeodora) has delighted not only the Amazon natives of Brazil, Peru and nearby French Guiana for centuries with its unique beauty, unique fragrant wood and exquisite essential oil.
In the old days, the trunks of these giant 40-meter evergreen trees were sawn and transported by ship to Europe from the French colony.
Craftsmen made carved cabinets, caskets, musical instruments, knife handles and cutlery handles, as well as various art objects from expensive wood.
The core of the trees was turned into chips, from which, by distillation (distillation with water vapor), a long-lasting perfume and an essential oil with a rich pink amber were obtained.
Rosewood is twice as hard as oak wood, its pattern abounds in exquisite patterns, which has generated a very high demand for it, despite the high cost of products.
In the late 30s of the last century, due to the catastrophically declining number of these trees in the wild, it was decideddevelop local production of essential aromatic oil in Peru and Brazil.
There, a law was passed requiring compensatory planting of exactly the same number of trees as was intended for felling in tropical forests.
Today, there are two main types of trees from the laurel family from which natural rosewood essential oil is obtained: A. Rosaeodora, which grows in Brazil, and Ocotea caudate, in French Guinea.
Moreover, special connoisseurs of this unique product prefer cayenne aroma oil, produced in limited quantities, in contrast to the mass production in Brazil.
Aromatic product from the leaves of Convolvulus scoparius of the bindweed family, with a very similar aroma, is considered less valuable. It is also added to geranium or palmarosa oil, enhancing its effect with a small amount of sandalwood oil.
True rosewood essential oil exudes a resinous, bitter-spicy, tart floral amber with woody undertones. It is a pale yellow or colorless liquid with a gradually developing aroma. Highly valued as a component in the manufacture of perfumery and hygiene products for men.
Rosewood has a wide range of effects on humans. Its oil is effectively used for medicinal purposes, in the beauty industry: cosmetics and perfumes. It is also included in the list of ingredients for the food industry - the production of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages.
BIn medicine, rosewood essential oil is used to achieve analgesic, antiseptic, stimulating, bactericidal, deodorizing, stimulating, antidepressant and anticonvulsant effects. It strengthens and stimulates the immune system, it helps to cope with colds, infections, feverish conditions, nervous diseases, fatigue and exhaustion. Rosewood oil is not only an excellent natural antidepressant, but also a powerful aphrodisiac that creates a romantic mood in any person.
The healing properties of this oil in the care of the he alth of our skin have long been known. Hypoallergenic action makes it possible to use it for both sensitive and aging dermis.
Essential oils in cosmetology are used to soften the skin, improve firmness and elasticity. Rosewood also enhances the protective properties of the epidermis, moisturizes, nourishes with nutrients.
In addition, it contributes to the normalization of intradermal metabolism, smoothes wrinkles, eliminates redness, irritation, swelling, cracks and peeling.
Its magical effect, as an attribute of Indian magic, is described in the writings of Castaneda. Rosewood is ruled by Venus and the Moon. In the East, it is often used for meditation.
