- Rosa gallica
- Rosa damascena
- Rosa centifolia
| Botanical Name |
Rosa
Damascena |
| Source |
It
is obtained by the steam distillation of Rose flowers |
| Color |
Almost
colorless & less golden liquid. |
| Specific Gravity |
0.848 to 0.863 |
| Optical Rotation |
-1 to -4 |
| Refractive Index |
1.457 - 1.463 |
| Rodinol | 24.27 |
| Nerol | 10.17 |
| Geraniol | 25.51 |
| Solubility |
Rosa
Damascena generally works with all oils. |
Rose is one of the most expensive oils. It is a valuable addition to your stock because of its wonderful aroma, its enhancing properties, and its synergistic complement to blends. A few drops will go a long way so even a small bottle will last for a while. The extraction of this oil is done through a solvent extraction from the fresh petal, requiring up to 5000 pounds of petals to make 1 pound of essential oil. Rose oil is a very spiritual oil that has been used in ceremonies throughout history. The oil has many uses, among them its effectiveness in dealing with depression, grief, sadness, lost love, and low periods in one's life. Rose is an excellent oil for women to help with balancing the hormonal system and with emotional issues. It is a luxurious addition to perfumes, massage oils, and skin care products, adding a rich, rosy fragrance. It also helps broken capillaries, aids sensitive and inflamed skin, and is a wonderful tonic for mature skin.
General properties
- laxative
- anti-inflammatory
- aphrodisiac
- antidepressant
- uplifting
- rejuvenating
- soothing
Blends well with
- clary sage
- geranium
- jasmine
- lavender
- patchouli
- chamomile
- sandalwood
- ylang ylang
General uses
- blood cleansing
- nausea
- constipation
- premenstrual tension
- menopause
- anorexia
- bulimia
- nervous disposition
- frigidity
- respiratory problems
- all skin disorders
- aging skin
- wrinkles
- shock
- palpitations
- headache
- migraines
- gall bladder
- depression
- comfort
- coldness
- grief
- broken capillaries
- frigidity
- impotence
- insomnia
- jealousy
- liver
- sore throats
- eye complaints
- coughing
- shingles
- abscess
- fever
- mouth ulcers
- eczema
Caution
Beware of adulteration. About five tons of roses are needed to obtain 1 kg of essential oil and so this product is very expensive. Geranium oil is often used in adulteration, as is geraniol. Adulterated oil does not have therapeutic properties. Be cautious during pregnancy as it has emmenagogic properties. Not to be used with chemotherapeutic treatment of cancer.