| Specifics | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Country of Origin: | Bulgaria | Extraction Method: | Steam Distilled |
| Chemical Families: | Monoterpenols | Plant Parts: | Flowers |
| Cultivations: | Distiller is Certified Organic | Botanical Families: | Anacardiaceae |
| Aromas: | Exotic and Sensual, Floral, Fresh, Rosy, Sweet | Notes: | Middle/Base |
Personal Experience, Research, Possible Actions
It takes 60,000 roses to make 1 ounce of rose otto. Rose is very comforting to the mind, especially in cases of feeling alienated. Gabriel Mojay states Rose is "recommended for a loss of self-esteem of the very deepest kind-where emotional pain has injured the capacity for self-love....particularly for the resentment that results from emotional coldness, rejection and betrayal."
Rose oil should "freeze" or start to gel at 20 degrees C (68 degrees F) and it liquifies back at higher temperature. This is normal and could be considered as a proof that the oil is not adulterated and diluted. This phenomena is due to the content of stearoptenes /hydrocarbons/... They represent natural compounds extracted during distillation process and their content is defined in Bulgarian Standards for Rose essential oil. This is completely normal and will melt when gently warmed and rolled in your hands.
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Therapeutic Properties
- Antidepressant - can help to prevent and alleviate depression
- Antibacterial - destructive to bacteria
- Anti-inflammatory - alleviates inflammation, cooling for skin
- Antiseptic - assists in fighting germs/infections
- Antiviral - inhibits growth of viruses
- Aphrodisiac
- Astringent - contracts and tightens tissue
- Antispasmodic - relieves spasms and cramps
- Cooling
- Humectant
- Tonic - sluggish blood circulation
Emotional and Energetic Qualities
- Eases shock, grief and depression - releases traumatic memory
- Soothes anger
- Heals deep despair
- Soothes and heals the heart
- Brings a feeling of love
Recipe
Beautiful Anxiety Relief Blend
6 drops Rose Otto
5 drops Bergamot
6 drops Lime
4 drops Sweet Marjoram
2 drops Galbanum
Add the oils to a 1 oz. Jojoba oil. Apply to the temples, wrists, back of the neck, and on the inner pads below the big toe when feeling anxious and depressed.
References:
1. Battaglia S. The Complete Guide to Aromatherapy. 2nd edition, The International Centre of Holistic Aromatherapy, Australia, 2003
2. Mojay G. Aromatherapy for Healing the Spirit, Henry Holt and Company Inc., England, 1996
3. Price S. Aromatherapy for Health Professionals, 2nd edition, Churchill Livingstone, 1999
4. Schnaubelt K. Advanced Aromatherapy, The Science of Essential Oil Therapy, Healing Arts Press, USA, 1998
5. Tisserand R. The Art of Aromatherapy, Healing Arts Press, USA, 1977
6. Jones, Elizabeth Ann. Awaken to Healing Fragrance, North Atlantic Books, 2010.
Safety
No safety issues specific to this oil.
