Sundance Acupuncture

Herb & Acupuncture Database

(This is my own personal database of teachers, teachings and notes that I use in my practice. I’ve decided to share it freely with anyone who would like to reference it.)

Rosewood

Profile

Latin Name	Aniba rosaeodora
Chinese Name	Hong Mu
Family	Lauraceae
Note	Middle
Aroma	<Soft> Sweet, Rose-like
Color	Clear to Pale-Yellow
Parts Distilled	Wood/Bark
Regions	Brazil
Taste	Sweet
Nature	Neutral
Affinity	LU/LR/ST
Major Chemical Constituents	Monoterpenol (linalool)
Skin Type	All, regenerate skin Dosage: 4% dilution

TCM Categories

Functions

Clear Wind-Heat Regulate Liver qi
Harmonize the Spleen and Stomach

Indications

Liver Qi Stagnation Overacting on Spleen/Stomach (LR-13, LR-14, CV- 12, SP-6, LR-3)

Topical Applications

Rosewood can be added to Calendula cream for scars and wounds.

Other Applications

Diffuse during meditation and works well with the lower chakras.

Specific Protocols

4% dilution of Rosewood (40%), Lavender (30%), and Orange (30%) for Liver Qi Stagnation.

Actions

Nervine
Analgesic

Contraindications & Cautions

None

Additional Comments

Rosewood is a good harmonizer for essential oil blends.
Because Rosewood is scarce (due to deforestation in South America), it can be replaced with a lower dose of Camphor (Cinnamomum camphora) or Ho Leaf (Cinnamomum camphora).

For educational reference only; not a substitute for care from a qualified practitioner.