Rose Absolute Oil

Rose essential oil, derived from Rosa x damascena (Damask rose) ), is highly prized for its exquisite floral aroma and therapeutic benefits. Known as "liquid gold" due to its limited availability and high cost, rose oil is cherished for its calming, hydrating, and emotionally uplifting properties.

Botanical name	Rosa x damascena
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Family	Rosaceae Family
Characteristics	A pale-yellow liquid with a rich, floral, and sweet aroma
Note	Base note
Used in blend(s)	Rose Aroha
Plant parts used	Flowers
Method of extraction	Solvent
Folklore & History	Roses have been treasured for their beauty and fragrance for centuries, symbolizing love and purity in many cultures. Petals were traditionally scattered at weddings to ensure a happy marriage. Because of the low yield (4,000 kg of flowers produce just 1 kg of oil), rose oil is highly expensive. The Bulgarian rose, from the famed Rose Valley, is considered the most prized and luxurious of all rose oils.
Origin	Bulgaria
Therapeutic Properties	Rose oil is known for its emotional benefits, helping with grief, loss, and depression. It is also a renowned aphrodisiac, promoting feelings of love and connection. Rose essential oil is revered for its analgesic, antidepressant, anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, anxiolytic, antiviral, bactericidal, and emollient properties. In the nervous system, it acts as a sedative, helping to relieve palpitations, irritability, insomnia, anxiety, and depression. For the digestive system, it aids in relieving liver congestion. Rose oil is also extensively used in perfumery and skin care due to its hydrating and emollient properties. In the reproductive system, it serves as a tonic to the uterus, promotes fertility, regulates menstruation, and alleviates dysmenorrhea and menorrhagia. Rose oil is highly beneficial for integumentary health, softening and hydrating the skin, especially for mature, dry, sensitive, or inflamed skin with broken capillaries and redness.
Contraindications	Rose essential oil has no known contraindications and is non-toxic, non-irritating, and non-sensitizing. Always consult a healthcare provider before using essential oils, especially if you have underlying health conditions or are pregnant.
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