Essential Oil Profile: Rose
Posted on May 1, 2024
Rose
Latin Name:Rosa centifolia, Rosa damascena
Family: Rosaceae
Plant Part: Flower
Method: Distillation (rose Otto), Solvent extraction (absolute).
Note/Element: Note: Top/Middle Element: Fire
Functional Groups: Alcohol, ester, oxide
Type: Euphoric, Balancing
Scent: Floral, sweet, heady
Ayurvedic Dosha: Vata, Pitta
For Skin Type: Mostly All (normal, dry, sensitive, mature)
Cautions: Not during pregnancy
Physical Uses: Skin care, wrinkles, cold sores, herpes, rash, heart palpitations, menstrual and menopausal problems, hot flashes, circulation, labor.
Mental/Emotional Uses: Stress, anxiety, tension, PMS, hearbreak, grief, self-esteem, depression, jealousy, nurturing, unconditional love, self-acceptance.
Other Uses: Perfumery, aphrodisiac, love rituals, children
Blends Well With: Flower, Peel, Resin, Root, Wood
References:
Katherine Graf:Aroma Studio: Aromatherapy Home Study Certification Foundation Level, 1999-2010.
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