Bois De Rose

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Bois de rose, literally 'wood of rose' is given the French name to prevent confusion with actual rosewood. The tree (Aniba rosaeodora) from which the essential oil is distilled originates from tropical Africa and Brazil (where the oil is known as 'oleo de Pau-Rosa').
It grows wild and in abundance in the Amazon forests. A similar tree is found in Guyana (where the oil is known as 'Cayenne').
The distilleries in Brazil are situated in and around Manaus and the huge quantities of oil produced in the past. Once as much as 150 - 300 tonnes annually. Primarily for Linalool.
Principally for the American and European markets have resulted in the deforestation of millions of hectares.
The oil is distilled from the bark of the tree. But to obtain it the whole tree is felled. Despite a drop in the exportation of the oil in recent years the environment and climate have been irrevocably changed.
Many people are saying that the oil should be completely banned and its usage stopped. Many aromatherapists, however, still sell products containing it.