This Brazilian evergreen tree can grow up to 40 metres (125 feet) high and has a reddish bark and yellow flowers and is extensively felled in the South American rainforest, but now legislation requires distilleries to plant a new tree for each tree cut down.
The wood is used for building, French cabinet making, carving, for the production of chopsticks in Japan and of course, essential oil.
Botanical Name
Aniba rosaeaodora
Fragrance
Sweet, woody, floral and slightly spicy
Safety Notes
Non-toxic, non-irritant and non-sensitising oil and is generally regarded as safe.
Properties
Analgesic, Antidepressant, Antiseptic, Aphrodisiac, Bacteriacide, Cephalic, Deodorant, Insecticide, Stimulant, Tonic
Key Use
Helpful with skin that is dry, sensitive and inflamed.
Other Uses
Cell stimulant and tissue regenerator. May even combat ageing skin and wrinkles! Its balancing and warming action possibly valuable for hydrated conditions as well.
Psychologically
Known to stabilise the central nervous system and could therefore have an overall balancing effect. Seems to be helpful when feeling low, weary and over-burdened with problems - gives an uplifting, enlivening effect.
Blends With
Cedarwood, Coriander, Frankincense, Geranium, Palmarosa, Patchouli, Petitgrain, Rose, Rosemary, Sandalwood, Vertivert
