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 |
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.
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- Rose oil is non-toxic, non-irritant and non-sensitizing.
- Should not be used during pregnancy.
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Blends with |
Angelica, Basil, Bergamot, Carrot seed, Cedarwood,
Citronella, Clary Sage, Grapefruit, Jasmine, Lavender, Lime,
Neroli, Orange and Rosemary.
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