Bois de rose oil
Scientific names: Aniba rosaeodora, Aniba duckei
Family: Lauraceae
Alternate names: Aceite de Palo de Rosa, Cayenne Rosewood Oil, Distilled Oil from Aniba Rosaeodora Wood, Essence de Bois de Rose, Huile de Bois de Rose, Rosewood Oil
Background
Bois de rose oil is made from the wood of the rosewood (Aniba rosaeodora) tree. People use it in perfumes and as medicine.
Bois de rose oil is used for sore muscles and stress, but there is no good scientific evidence to support its use for any condition.
Bois de rose oil is used for sore muscles and stress, but there is no good scientific evidence to support its use for any condition.
Safety Safety definitions
When taken by mouth: Bois de rose oil is commonly used as a flavoring in foods. But there isn't enough reliable information to know if it is safe when used in larger amounts as medicine.
When applied to the skin: Bois de rose oil is commonly used as an ingredient in cosmetics. But there isn't enough reliable information to know if it is safe to use in larger amounts as medicine.
When applied to the skin: Bois de rose oil is commonly used as an ingredient in cosmetics. But there isn't enough reliable information to know if it is safe to use in larger amounts as medicine.
Special Precautions & Warnings:
Pregnancy and breast-feeding: There isn't enough reliable information to know if bois de rose oil is safe to use when pregnant or breast-feeding. Stay on the safe side and avoid use.Effectiveness
Effective Effectiveness definitions
There is interest in using bois de rose oil for a number of purposes, but there isn't enough reliable information to say whether it might be helpful.
Dosing & administration
Bois de rose oil is commonly used as a flavoring in foods and as an ingredient in cosmetic products. But when used as medicine, there isn't enough reliable information to know what an appropriate dose of bois de rose oil might be. Keep in mind that natural products are not always necessarily safe and dosages can be important. Be sure to follow relevant directions on product labels and consult a healthcare professional before using.
Interactions with pharmaceuticals
It is not known if Bois de Rose Oil interacts with any medicines. Before taking Bois de Rose Oil, talk with your healthcare professional if you take any medications.
Interactions with herbs & supplements
There are no known interactions with herbs and supplements.
Interactions with foods
There are no known interactions with foods.
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