Rosewood essential oil - properties and applications

Rosewood oil is the most famous and demanded among all ethers obtained from wood. It has found its application and is appreciated in cosmetology and perfume production. Especially large areas grow in the wild of Brazil, where they mass produce a valuable product. It has a name - "jacaranda."

Upscale raw materials for flavoring are grown in Guinea, and it is famous for its best quality and is better known as "Cayenne." A prerequisite, if you want to buy oil, is the need to make sure that the country of manufacture is the above, because only there they produce 100% natural oil.

Production method

Rosewood (Anibarosaeodora), is a source of expensive varieties of wood, and once upon a time it was its main function. Luxury goods and furniture were made from it. Having mastered and applied in practice the method of distillation with steam, it became possible to extract a concentrate valuable in its properties.

To obtain the oil use the core. The wood is soaked, crushed and get the distillate of the soaked chips. To get 100 g of a valuable substance, 10 kg of wood is processed.

Areas of use

The product is so unique that it has found application in traditional medicine and folk healing. Nature has created an amazing substance that can balance all processes in the human body. For its special aroma, rosewood oil is actively used for the manufacture of elite perfumes, and the positive effect on the skin did not leave it without the attention of cosmetologists.

Chemical analysis

Before moving on to healing properties, it is interesting to find out what caused them. This prompted scientists to study the components. The structure of ether includes:

• Geraniol is a terpenoid alcohol that brings a touch of flavor.
• Camphen
• Eucalyptol is a monocyclic terpene used in pharmacology.
• Benzaldehyde.
• Nerol is an alcohol of the terpenoid class.
• Mirzen.
• Dipentene (limonene) - used as a fragrance.
• Alpha pinen.
• Terpineol is a fragrant substance. One of the first was applied in industry.
• Vitamins
• Trace elements.
• Organic acids.

1,8-Cineol - Mentane Oxide. It is famous for its ability to cope with pathogens and is a source of youth and skin health.

Linalool is an alcohol related to terpenoids. In the tree itself, its amount reaches 80-97%. About 80% of cosmetics and household products have it in their composition.

Healing effects on the human body

1. Tones up and calms an organism. Helps to cope with apathy and depression. It can improve mood.
2. Cleanses the lymphatic and circulatory system. It improves blood circulation.
3. Helps to cope with a smoker's cough, and even with an asthmatic cough.
4. It improves metabolism. Stimulates the digestive processes in the body.
5. It stimulates the production of bile, enzymes, acids and hormones.
6. Heals with simple diseases, improves well-being in heat.
7. Relieves cramps, convulsions and myositis.
8. Heals cuts, wounds, burns.
9. Improves the body's immune activity.
10. Restores cells and tissues. It has regenerative properties.
11. At the emotional level, heals sexual indifference and laziness of a sexual nature. It is considered worthy of attention an aphrodisiac.
12. Relieves pain symptoms with migraine. Improves blood circulation in the brain.

Cosmetic effect on the skin

The composition and properties of rosewood essential oil are invaluable for the care and health of the skin. It does not cause irritation, heals problem skin. It has a wide effect on the dermis:

1. Nourishes and moisturizes the skin.
2. Eliminates rashes, eczema, acne, allergic dermatitis.
3. Eliminates exfoliation, cracks and irritations, spots caused by stressful situations.
4. Does not allow the formation of rosacea, regenerates cells.
5. Improves skin turgor, elasticity and protective barriers from the damaging effects of the environment.
6. Rejuvenates. Smoothes wrinkles. An effective remedy fights skin aging.
7. It does not absorb large scars and striae.
8. Gives uniformity to skin tone.
9. Negatively affects the vital activity of microorganisms. It is considered a natural, natural deodorant.
10. It fights bacteria, germs and is a good antiseptic.

Rosewood essential oil is used as self-sufficient, but can be harmoniously combined with bergamot, eucalyptus, jasmine, cedar, cinnamon, thyme, frankincense, musk and geranium.

Contraindications

1. The use of people with peptic ulcer of the stomach and a violation of acidity inside is not allowed. They are shown only external use.
2. Do not use for children under 6 years old and with individual intolerance.

Home Healing Recipes

1. Disinfectant (for the treatment of wounds). Warm water (250 ml.) And Rosewood ether (4-5 drops) are interconnected. Gauze swabs are impregnated, imposed on injured areas.
2. From purulent wounds. Pharmaceutical clay (diluted according to the prescription) is mixed with essential oil (4 drops). Impose on the affected areas in the form of applications. Fix for 2 hours. Use until complete healing.
3. A remedy for gingivitis, damage to the oral cavity (teeth and gums). Combine water (200 g) with an oil solution (5 drops) and rinse the oral cavity. For a good and quick effect, a rosewood concentrate (1 drop) is added to the toothpaste (single dose). Brush your teeth in the morning and evening.
4. To strengthen the immune system, with sinusitis. A piece of cotton cloth is impregnated with oil (8 drops). Inhale every 2 hours. At bedtime, apply (2 drops) on a pillow. Lubricate the nasal wings and the area around the eyes (2 drops).
5. Cough Remedy. Cayenne oil (3 drops) is added to vegetable oil (30 ml - any). The composition is impregnated with a gauze cut. They are fixed on the right side in the form of a compress (under a film and a warm fabric made of wool) - 2 times a day. This mixture is recommended to rub and chest.
6. With rheumatic pains. In equal parts, combine olive oil and rosewood. For joint pains, lubricate disturbing places (twice a day).
7. With shingles. Any vegetable oil (10 parts) is mixed with rosewood ether (1 part), heated and lubricated with lesion sites using a cotton swab.

Effective masks and skin care products

1. To combat obvious wrinkles (mask). Grapeseed oil (1 tablespoon) is combined with alpha lipoic acid (0.5 teaspoons), pharmacy glycerin (1 teaspoon), cayenne oil (4 drops) are added. The acid is diluted in glycerol. Rosewood oil is mixed with grape seed concentrate. All parts connect. A homogeneous mass is distributed over the skin of the face. The duration of action on the dermis is 30 minutes. The excess is removed with a napkin. It is permissible to use up to 3 times a week.
2. Face cream (nourishing). Connect 1 tbsp. spoon of avocado extract, a mixture of rosewood and orange oils (5 drops each), vanilla and jasmine etherols (2 drops each), add 20% of the resulting mixture with wax. The finished product nourishes and moisturizes the skin well, and is also valuable for its 100% naturalness without allergens, parabens and chemicals in the composition.

What do you need to know?

1. Before starting the cosmetic course, an allergy test should be performed in the elbow area.
2. Cayenne oil is hypoallergenic. Upon contact with the dermis, it warms it up and gives a slight tingling sensation. If, when using the product, other reactions are felt, use should be discontinued due to individual intolerance.
3. It is important to adhere to the dosage indicated in the formulation. The same rule applies to frequency of application and holding time.
4. By adding a few drops of valuable concentrate to the usual cosmetic products, their effectiveness can be improved significantly.
5. Apply in pure form for skin care is not recommended.
6. After the expiration date, use is prohibited.
7. Use oil to nourish any type of skin. A valuable product can be used to lubricate the children's dermis (mixed with olive oil), when it is exposed, the crusts on the baby's head are removed.