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Bulnesia sarmientoi
10-20€ / 10ml
Guaiac wood comes from a South American tree whose wood is so dense it sinks in water. The Guarani peoples of Paraguay called it 'lignum vitae' (wood of life) and used it to treat joint pain and infections. The Spanish imported it to Europe in the 16th century as a remedy for syphilis, a reputation that lasted for centuries. Guaiac wood is also used to make boat bearings and bowling balls due to its natural self-lubrication.
Guaiac wood is one of the essential oils richest in guaiol, a sesquiterpenol with anti-inflammatory and venous decongestant properties. Its semi-solid consistency at room temperature is characteristic: the bottle must be warmed to obtain a liquid. Its scent is unique, at once woody, smoky and slightly vanilla, highly prized in perfumery as a base note. It is also an endangered species, listed under CITES.
Les propriétés listées reposent sur des études in vitro et/ou un usage traditionnel. Sauf mention contraire, elles n'ont pas été validées par des essais cliniques humains rigoureux. Ces informations ne constituent pas un avis médical.
Anti-inflammatory
Confirmed traditional use
Venous decongestant
Traditional use
Anti-allergic
Traditional use
Relaxing
Traditional use
Guaiac wood is used in massage for joint pain and in natural perfumery. Its thick consistency requires warming the bottle in your hands before use. Dilute to 5-10% in a carrier oil. In diffusion, it brings a deep, soothing woody note. Favor certified sources to respect biodiversity.
Adapté à la diffusion atmosphérique. 3-5 gouttes, 15-20 min maximum par heure. Ne pas diffuser en continu.
Diluer dans une huile végétale avant application. Respecter les dosages recommandés selon la zone et le public.
Non recommandé par voie orale. Utiliser exclusivement par voie cutanée ou en diffusion.
Les huiles essentielles suivantes se combinent particuli\u00e8rement bien avec bois de gaiac pour renforcer ou compl\u00e9ter ses effets :
Guaiac wood (Bulnesia sarmientoi) is a South American tree whose essential oil has a sweet, smoky, vanilla-rose scent. Rich in guaiol and bulnesol (sesquiterpenols). Used in perfumery and for joint pain.
Yes, guaiol and bulnesol have anti-inflammatory properties. In massage diluted to 5-10%, it relieves joint and muscle pain. Its soothing scent adds a relaxing dimension to the massage.
Bulnesia sarmientoi is listed in CITES Appendix II due to overexploitation. Buy only from certified sustainable sources. The tree grows very slowly. Some suppliers offer plantation-grown wood.
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