Rosewood and the magical power of its essential oil

The exotic rosewood (Aniba Rosaeodora) for many centuries rejoiced not only the Aboriginal peoples of the Amazon basin - the people of Brazil, Peru and nearby French Guiana, with its unique beauty, unique fragrant wood and exquisite essential oil.

In earlier times, the trunks of these giant 40-meter evergreen trees were sawed and transported by ships to Europe from a French colony.

Masters-craftsmen made from expensive wood carved lockers, boxes, musical instruments, knife handles and cutlery handles, as well as various art objects.

The core of the trees turned into shavings, from which by distillation (distillation with water vapor) received persistent perfume and essential oil with a rich pink amber.

The rosewood is twice as hard as oak wood, its pattern is replete with exquisite patterns, which gave rise to a very high demand for it, despite the high cost of products.

In the late 30-ies of the last century, because of the catastrophically decreasing number of these trees in the wild, it was decided to develop the local production of essential aromatic oils in Peru and Brazil.

There, a law was passed on the need for compensatory planting of exactly the same number of trees as was intended for cutting in the rainforests.

Nowadays there are two main types of trees of the laurel family, from which natural essential oil of rosewood is obtained: A. Rosaeodora, which grows in Brazil, and Ocotea caudate - in French Guinea.

And special connoisseurs of this unique product prefer Cayenne aroma oil, produced in limited quantities, in contrast to mass Brazilian production.

Less valuable is the aromatic product from the leaves of Convolvulus scoparius family of cornflowers, with a very similar aroma. It is also added to the oil of geranium or palmarosa, enhancing its effect with a small amount of sandalwood oil.

This essential oil of rosewood exudes a smell with a resinous, bitterish-spicy, tart floral amber with a woody tinge. It is a pale yellow or colorless liquid with a gradually unfolding aroma. It is highly valued as a component in the production of perfumes 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.

In medicine, essential oil of rosewood is used to achieve analgesic, antiseptic, stimulant, bactericidal, deodorizing, stimulating, antidepressant and anti-convulsive action. It strengthens and stimulates immunity, it helps to cope well with colds, infections, febrile conditions, nervous diseases, fatigue and exhaustion. Rosewood oil is not only an excellent natural antidepressant, but also a powerful aphrodisiac, creating a romantic mood for any person.

For a long time, the healing properties of this oil have been known in the care of the health of our skin. Hypoallergenic effect makes it possible to use it for both sensitive and age-related dermis.

Essential oils in cosmetology are used to soften the skin, increase elasticity and elasticity. Rosewood also enhances the protective properties of the epidermis, moisturizes, nourishes with nutrients.

In addition, it promotes the normalization of intradermal metabolism, smooths wrinkles, eliminates redness, irritation, puffiness, cracks and peeling.

His magical action, as an attribute of Indian magic, is described in the writings of Castaneda. The pink tree is under the auspices of Venus and the Moon. In the East, it is often used for meditation.