Aromatherapy Essential Oil of Rose

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Essential Oil of Rose (Rosa centifolia or R. damascena) Abbr: Ros    [to top of page]
R. centifolia: The plant used generally for essential oil production is strictly a hybrid between R. centifolia (pink rose) and R. gallica (dark red rose). It grows to a height of 2.5 metres with pink or rosy-purple fragrant flowers. R. damascener, this plant is a small prickly shrub between 1 and 2 metres tall. It has pink fragrant flowers with thirty-six petals.
Note: Base.
Odour of Essential Oil of Rose: R. centifolia: Essential oil: Deep, sweet, rosy-floral scent. Absolute: Deep, rich, sweet rosy-spicy, honey-like scent. R. damascena: Essential oil: Very deep, sweet-floral, slightly spicy scent. Absolute: Rich, sweet, spicy-floral, tenacious scent.
Colour of Essential Oil of Rose: R.centifolia: Essential oil is pale yellow. Absolute is reddish-orange. R. damascena: Essential oil is pale yellow or olive yellow. Absolute is reddish-orange or olive.
Source of Essential Oil of Rose: R. centifolia & R. damascena: Fresh petals.
Method of Extraction of Rose: R. centifolia & R. damascena: Essential oil by steam distillation. Absolute by solvent extraction.
Properties of Essential Oil of Rose: Antibacterial, Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Antiviral, Aphrodisiac, Astringent, Detoxifier, Diuretic, Emmenagogic, Hepatic, Laxative, Sedative.
Actions of Essential Oil of Rose: Anti-depressant, aphrodisiac, heart tonic, skin rejuvenation, tones capillaries, uterine tonic.
Circulatory: Palpitations, tones capillaries.
Digestion: Bile - excess, gum infection, liver problems, spleen congestion, ulcer - peptic, vomiting.
Endocrine: Pre-menstrual syndrome.
Genito-Urinary: Leucorrhea, menses - irregular, menstrual pain, pre-menstrual syndrome, thrush, uterine disorders, uterine tonic, vaginal infection, vaginal secretions.
Immune: Flu, herpes, infectious disease, mouth ulcers, oral thrush, tonsillitis, viral infection.
Muscular: Bruises.
Nervous: Anxiety, depression, insomnia, headache, headache - migraine, impotence, nervous insomnia, stress related problems.
Reproduction: Aphrodisiac, female reproduction, frigidity, impotence, libido - depressed, sterility.
Respiratory: Asthma, hay fever, throat infection.
Skin: Acne, broken capillaries, bruises, eczema, fungal infection, itching, psoriasis, rash, skin - dry, skin disorders, skin infection, skin irritations, skin rejuvenation, tissue regeneration, warts, wounds, wrinkles.
Medical Terms: Cholecystitis, conjunctivitis, eczema, leucorrhea, menorrhagia, ophthalmia, palpitations, psoriasis.
Mental/Emotional Symptoms: Anxiety, aphrodisiac, depression, frigidity, grief, headache, impotence, insomnia, promotes sleep, relaxing, tension, uplifting.
Contra-Indications for Rose: Children under 2 years of age. May sensitize or irritate sensitive skin (Bulgarian rose or solvent extract particularly). Not during first trimester of pregnancy, seek professional advice after first trimester.
Comments on Rose: Although native to the Orient, Rose is believed to have first been cultivated in Persia (Iran). It is now cultivated in Morocco, Tunisia, Italy, France, Yugoslavia and China.~The stories hold that Rose oil was first discovered in India when a Raj held a huge celebration for the marriage of his daughter.~As part of the preparations he ordered the moat around the palace to be filled with rose petals (most likely to improve the aroma of the stagnant waters).~After the celebration was over, people noticed a film on the water that, when tasted or smelled, contained the essence of Rose.~There are currently over 10,000 different species and subspecies of Rose.~The finest Rose oil is Bulgarian Rose Otto, extracted from the Damask Rose.~Rose is one of the most antiseptic and least toxic oils.~Often used for female reproductive problems, it has a powerful effect on the uterus as a cleanser and purifyer.~Rose oil can help regulate the menstrual cycle and promote vaginal secretions.~Rose also has a soothing effect on emotions such as depression and grief.~It lightens the heart and eases nervous stress and tension by promoting the release of the hormone dopamine.

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