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.
Uses & Effectiveness
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Side Effects
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.
Special Precautions and Warnings
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.
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.
Interactions
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Dosing
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.
Dos Santos ÉRQ, Pantoja LVPDS, Farias SV, et al. Linalool-rich rosewood essential oil (Aniba rosaeodora Ducke) mitigates emotional and neurochemical impairments induced by ethanol binge-like exposure during adolescence in female rats. Biomed Pharmacother 2024;178:117120. View abstract.
Electronic Code of Federal Regulations. Title 21. Part 182 -- Substances Generally Recognized As Safe. Available at: https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfcfr/CFRSearch.cfm?CFRPart=182
Teles AM, Silva-Silva JV, Fernandes JMP, et al. Aniba rosaeodora (var. amazonica Ducke) essential oil: chemical composition, antibacterial, antioxidant and antitrypanosomal activity. Antibiotics (Basel). 2020 Dec 30;10(1):24. View abstract.
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