| Specifics | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Country of Origin: | Bulgaria and South Africa | Extraction Method: | Steam Distillation |
| Chemical Families: | Esters, Monoterpenols | Plant Parts: | Flowers, Leaves, Seeds |
| Cultivations: | Unsprayed | Botanical Families: | Rosaceae |
| Aromas: | Citrus, Exotic and Sensual, Floral, Fresh, Rosy, Spicy, Sweet, Woody | Notes: | Middle/Base |
Personal Experience, Research, Possible Actions
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 a tonic for the nervous system.
Rose is a very complex essential oil with more than 300 chemical compounds. It takes approximately 60,000 roses to produce one ounce of Rose Otto! Rose oil has always been and still is a symbol of love and beauty.
Geranium originates from South Africa and has many wonderful skin and nervous system properties. Geranium is perfect for helping us to become more in touch with the creative side of our minds. A delightful aroma that is described as one of the "mothering" personalities-a person who is always ready to take care of someone or something. Easy to be around!
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Therapeutic Properties
- Antidepressant - can help to prevent and alleviate depression
- Antifungal - inhibits growth of fungus (Candida, athlete's foot)
- Anti-inflammatory - alleviates inflammation, cooling for skin
- Antiseptic - assists in fighting germs/infections
- Astringent - contracts and tightens tissue
- Antiviral
- Bactericidal - destructive to bacteria
- Antispasmodic - relieves spasms and cramps
- Cicatrisant - cell-regenerative for skin, healing for scars
- Diuretic - reduction of fluids
- Emmenagogue - stimulates menstrual flow and activity
- Sedative - nervous system, tonic- reproductive system
- Tonic - strengthens and restores vitality to various body systems
Emotional and Energetic Qualities
Eases shock, grief and depression
Soothes anger
Heals deep despair
Soothes and heals the heart
Brings a feeling of love
Increases imagination and intuition
Protection from disturbing energy
Increases capacity for intimate communication
Supports ones ability to receive and to give
Creates sense of security and stability
Recipe:
Summer Skin Nourishment
6 drops Rose/Geranium co-distill
5 drops Orange
1 drop Ylang Ylang
Blend into 1 oz of pure coconut oil
Enjoy this for after sun exposure or just for an everyday skin nourishing treat.
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
Rose has no known specific safety issues.
Some literature advises to avoid Geranium during early pregnancy. Robert Tisserand states in his book Essential Oil Safety that these concerns are due to high oral doses and Geranium oil is unlikely to cause problems when used within the doses appropriate for dermal (skin) application in aromatherapy.
