Rose Essential Oil
Rosa damascena
Properties:
Rose essential oil has a deep, rosy, fresh aroma. Its colour ranges from clear to a pale yellow with a greenish tint.
Origin:
It originated in France.
Extraction Method:
It is extracted using steam distillation.
Chemical composition:
Citronellol, phenyl ethanol, geraniol, nerol, farnesol and stearpoten with traces of nonanol, linalool, nonanal, phenyl acetaldehyde, citral, carvone, citronellyl acetate, 2-phenylmenthyl acetate, methyl eugenol, eugenol and rose oxide.
Therapeutic properties:
Antidepressant, antiphlogistic, antiseptic, antispasmodic, antiviral, aphrodisiac, astringent, bactericidal, choleretic, cicatrisant, depurative, emmenagogue, haemostatic, hepatic, laxative, nervous system sedative, stomachic and a tonic for the heart, liver, stomach and uterus.
Uses:
- Rose oil has a soothening effect and helps with depression, anger, grief, fear, nervous tension and stress.
- It is very helpful for poor circulation and heart problems, which includes heart palpitations, arrhythmia and high blood pressure as well.
- It is also used to boost the liver and gall bladder.
- Rose oil assists in cases of asthma, coughs, hay fever, liver congestion and nausea.
- It is also effective for moisturizing and hydrating the skin.
- It is used to repair broken capillaries, inflammation and is useful in eczema and herpes.
- Also rose water can be used for conjunctivitis.
Precautions:
- Rose oil is non-toxic, non-irritant and non-sensitizing.
- Should not be used during pregnancy.
Blends well with:
Angelica, Basil, Bergamot, Carrot seed, Cedarwood, Citronella, Clary Sage, Grapefruit, Jasmine, Lavender, Lime, Neroli, Orange and Rosemary.