Rose absolute Rosa damacena
Specifics
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| Country of Origin: Turkey | Extraction Method: Solvent extraction |
| Chemical Families: Monoterpenols | Plant Part: Flowers |
| Cultivation: Unsprayed | Botanical Families: Rosaceae |
| Aromas: Exotic and Sensual, Floral, Fresh, Rosy, Sweet | |
| Note: Middle/Base |
Personal Experience, Research, Possible Actions
I use Rose absolute most often in skin care preparations and for the pure floral beauty of the aroma. It is balancing and moisturizing and is frequently used in creams for the face. The Moisturizing Facial Mist below gives a cooling and refreshing experience. This is a great idea when traveling on a plane. You can use Lavender and Neroli with Rose for a nourishing floral skin cream.
Rose is known for many other therapeutic effects such as hormone balancing during menopause, cooling for hot flashes (use the mist), calming, cleansing, and purifying the reproductive system. It can also be emotionally uplifting and tonic for the nervous system.
The producers of this Rose absolute have been making rose oils for several generations. They have an excellent technique for producing high quality absolutes.
The harvest begins as soon as the flowers start opening and continues until all the flowers have been gathered. Flowers are picked up very early in the morning while the morning dew is still on them. It takes approximately 60,000 roses to produce one ounce of Rose absolute!
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Traditional Knowledge
- Antidepressant - can help to prevent and alleviate depression
- Anti-inflammatory - alleviates inflammation, cooling for skin
- Antiseptic - assists in fighting germs/infections
- Astringent - contracts and tightens tissue
- Antispasmodic - relieves spasms and cramps
- Cicatrisant - cell-regenerative for skin, healing for scars
- Emmenagogue - stimulates menstrual flow and activity
- Sedative - nervous system, tonic- reproductive system
Emotional and Energetic Qualities
Eases shock, grief and depression
Soothes anger
Heals deep despair
Soothes and heals the heart
Brings a feeling of love
Recipe
Moisturizing Facial Mist
3 drops Rose Absolute
1 drop Lemon
1 drop Orange
Add the oils to a 2 oz. spray bottle filled with distilled water. Add 1 capsule of Vitamin E. Shake well before each use. With your eyes closed, spray lightly on your face.
References:
1. Battaglia S. The Complete Guide to Aromatherapy. 2nd edition, The International Centre of Holistic Aromatherapy, Australia, 2003
2. Davis P. Aromatherapy an A-Z. New revised edition C.W. Daniel Company Limited, England, 1999
3. Keville, K. Aromatherapy, A Complete Guide to the Healing Art, The Crossing press, USA, 1995
4. Mojay G. Aromatherapy for Healing the Spirit, Henry Holt and Company Inc., England, 1996
5. Price S. Aromatherapy for Health Professionals, 2nd edition, Churchill Livingstone, 1999
6. Schnaubelt K. Advanced Aromatherapy, The Science of Essential Oil Therapy, Healing Arts Press, USA, 1998
7. Tisserand R. The Art of Aromatherapy, Healing Arts Press, USA, 1977
Safety Issues
No safety issues specific to this oil.
