Rosewood oil

Rosewood oil ( Bois de Rose Oil ), which is made from the wood of the Aniba Rosaeodora tree, is also used as a medicine. Rosewood oil is applied to the skin to treat sore muscles and relieve stress. Rosewood oil is used as a flavoring agent in foodstuffs. In industrial production, rosewood oil is used in the manufacture of perfume and cosmetics.

How does rosewood oil work?

Rosewoodoil may have antispasmodic and antibiotic effects in mice, but there is not enough scientific information to assess the extent to which these effects can be transferred to humans.

How effective is rosewood oil?

There is not enough scientific data to assess the effectiveness of rosewood oil on sore muscles and stress. Further scientific research is needed to evaluate the effectiveness of rosewood oil in these applications.

Safety and side effects

Rosewood oil is safe when used in small amounts in food and also appears to be safe when applied to the skin. However, the potential side effects of rosewood oil are not known.

Precautions and warnings

Pregnancy and breastfeeding: Not enough is known about the use of rosewood oil during pregnancy and breastfeeding. For this reason, pregnant and breastfeeding women should avoid rosewood oil.

Interactions

At this time, there is no information on interactions of rosewood oil with medications or supplements.

Dosage

An appropriate dosage of rosewood oil depends on various factors such as age, state of health and others. At this time, there is insufficient scientific data to make a statement about appropriate dosage ranges for rosewood oil. For this reason, you should follow the dosage instructions on the label and/or consult a doctor or pharmacist before use.