Description

Oil properties

Damask rose oil has a deep, rosy, fresh aroma, the color ranges from clear to a pale yellow or greenish tint.

 

Origin of rose oil

‘Rosa’ comes from the Greek ‘roden’ meaning ‘red’, as the ancient rose was thought to have been crimson.

Anicenna, the 10th century Persian physician, used the rose as his first plant to distill and a rose distillery existed in 1612 in Shiraz, Persia.

Rose petals were scattered at weddings to ensure a happy marriage and are still a symbol of love and purity and are also used to aid meditation and prayer.

It takes about 60,000 roses (about 180 lb) to make one ounce ( 29.57 ml) of rose otto – or to put in a different way 40,000 kilograms to make 1 liter of rose otto.

Extraction

Rose otto oil is extracted from the fresh flowers, picked before 8 am in the morning, by steam distillation and the yield is 0.02 -0.05 %. The heat used in the distillation process is carefully controlled, as the aroma can be damaged if the heat is too high.

Chemical composition

The chemical composition of rose oil is one of the most complex and contains more than 300 known compounds, yet the main chemical components of rose oil can be listed as -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.

Precautions

Damask rose oil is non-toxic, non-irritant and non-sensitizing but should not be used during pregnancy.

 

Therapeutic properties

The therapeutic properties of damask rose oil are 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

Damask rose oil soothes and harmonizes the mind and helps with depression, anger, grief, fear, nervous tension and stress and at the same time addresses sexuality, self-nurturing, self esteem and dealing with emotional problems.

It is most helpful for poor circulation and heart problems, which would include heart palpitations, arrhythmia as well as high blood pressure and is also used to boost the liver and gall bladder.

For the respiratory system Damask rose oil assists in cases of asthma, coughs and hay fever, and in the digestive system for liver congestion and nausea.

Rose otto oil has a clearing, cleansing, regulating and purifying effect on the female sex organs and can be used for regulating and balancing hormones, irregular menstruation, functional infertility, leucorrhoea, menorrhagia, uterine bleeding and other uterine disorders, while having a general toning effect on the uterus.

On the skin it is most effective for moisturizing and hydrating the skin, while having a general stimulant and antiseptic action, which is good for all skin types, but especially so for dry, mature and irritated skin. It is used to repair broken capillaries, inflammation as well as skin redness and is useful in eczema and herpes. Rose water can be used for conjunctivitis.

Summary

Damask rose oil gives a feeling of well-being and happiness, it helps a nervous mind, can be helpful for the respiratory tract, for digestive problems, for menstrual problems and in skin care.

• • Burners and vaporizers
    • In vapor therapy, rose oil can be helpful with allergies, asthma, baby blues, headaches, migraine, nervous tension and as a relaxant. It is particularly effective to fight depression, anger and grief, while dealing with emotional problems, sadness and loss.
  • Blended massage oil or in the bath
    • As a blended massage oil or diluted in the bath, rose oil can help with allergies, baby blues, asthma, hay fever, headaches, depression, migraine, nervous tension, depression, grief, stress, sadness and also to boost poor circulation, calming the heart, stimulating the liver and gall bladder and for general skin toning.
  • Lotions and creams
    • When rose oil is included in a cream or lotion, it stimulates the skin, while moisturizing and hydrating, boosting all skin types and being particularly beneficial to dry, mature and sensitive skin. It helps to reduce skin redness, fight inflammations, as well as fix broken capillaries on the skin and also acts as a general skin tonic with its astringent properties.

Damask rose oil blends well with

It blends well with most oils, but particularly well with geranium, jasmine, clove and palmarosa.

More information about Damask rose Oil

Skin Care ~ excellent anti ageing properties ~ helps reduce wrinkles & sagging skin ~ excellent for dry, oily & combination skin ~ balances skin oils ~ helps to cleanse the skin ~ keeps skin soft & supple ~ helps sluggish & congested skin ~ ~ helps scars & spots to fade & diminish ~ excellent to even out skin tone ~ anti-inflammatory properties ~ improves overall health of skin ~ natural insect & mosquito repellent

Immune System ~ helps relieve headaches ~ speeds up healing process of cuts & wounds ~ recommended for treating burns, bruises, eczema, psoriasis, acne, shingles, fungal infections & skin conditions

Lymphatic System ~ helps stimulate this system ~ beneficial for treating cellulite, varicose veins, fluid retention, oedema of the ankles ~ diuretic properties ~ helps treat hemorrhoids

Nervous System ~ calms & relaxes mind ~ body ~ spirit ~ excellent to relieve stress, nervous tension, depression, anxiety & anger ~ sedative properties ~ uplifting on the nervous system ~ helps treat neuralgia ~ lessens fatigue & promotes emotional wellness

Reproductive System ~ regulates & balances hormonal problems ~ used to treat & relieve the effecta of PMS & menopause ~ regulates menstruation ~ treats breast engorgement

Respiratory System ~ treatment for tonsilitis, nose, throat & respiratory conditions

Urinary System ~ increases urination & helps remove toxins from the boy

Emotional ~ Spiritual ~ uplifts the spirits ~ brings joy & happiness ~ releases negative emotions & memories ~ helps diminish fears of abandonment, love & commitment ~ balancing & grounding ~ used for spiritual practice & meditation ~ connects to the intuition & wisdom of the heart

Blends well with ~ Amyris, Bay, Basil, Benzoin, Bergamot, Blood Orange, Cananga, Carrot Seed, Cedarwood, Cinnamon, Citronella, Clary Sage, Copaiba, Fir Needle, Frankincense, Grapefruit, Grapefruit Pink, Jasmine, Lavender, Lemon,Lemon Balm, Lemongrass, Lemon Myrtle, Lemon Verbena, Lime, May Chang, Melissa, Neroli, Nutmeg, Orange, Palmarosa, Patchouli, Peru Balsam, Petitgrain, Rose, Rosemary, Rosewood, Sage, Sandalwood, Vanilla, Ylang Ylang

Safety ~ non-toxic, non-irritating & non-sensitizing ~ not recommended during pregnancy & breast feeding