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Photo: Rosa Damascena |
Rose |
Absolute & Otto Essential Oil |
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Botanical Name: |
Rosa Damascena |
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Family Name: |
Rosecaea |
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Source Country: |
Morocco (Absolute) |
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Plant Parts Used: |
Flower petals |
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Extraction Method: |
Solvent (Absolute) |
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Major Constituents: |
Geraniol, citronellol, nerol, linalool, phenyl ethyl alcohol, farnesol, stearpoten, eugenol |
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Botanical Description |
Photo: Rosa Damascena |
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Rosa Damascena is believed to be native to East Asia, with many cultivars and hybrids grown worldwide. It is a deciduous shrub commonly known as Damask Rose (Old Rose hybrids) growing up to 2 meters tall. Its leaves are pinnate and stems covered in curved prickles. Fragrant Damask Rose flowers grow on one-year old branches. Rose and Rose oil has traditionally been used as culinary flavourings in many cultures, and within the perfumery and cosmetics industries. Rose petals are a symbol of love and purity. Rose is a precious scent with just 10g of essential oil distilled from 100kg of fresh rose flowers. |
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Photo: Rosa Damascena |
Fragrance |
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Rose essential oil and absolute has a rich, floral, sweet and penetrating scent. Rose absolute and essential oil is a clear to pale yellow or green liquid. Rose blends well with chamomile, clary sage, frankincense, geranium, lavender, myrrh, neroli, patchouli, tangerine, vanilla and ylang ylang |
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Traditional Therapeutic Uses |
Photo: Rosa Damascena |
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Properties: analgesic, antidepressant, antiseptic, antispasmodic, antiviral, aphrodisiac, astringent, bactericidal, cicatrizant, laxative, sedative, stomachic, tonic. Aids: circulation, concentration, immune system, sleep Alleviates: acne, asthma, bronchitis, cystitis, depression, diarrhoea, eczema, gingivitis, hay fever, headache, migraine, mouth ulcers, nausea, period pain, sore throat, stress, ulcers Rose has traditionally been used as an aphrodisiac, believed to ease emotional pain and heartache. |
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Safety Data |
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Use moderately within normal therapeutic guidelines to avoid sensitisation. |
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Disclaimer: |
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All healing uses, magical uses and metaphysical definitions are provided as a means of education, do not imply a guarantee of effect, and may not be complete or accurate. Those suffering from illness should consult with their General Practitioner in the first instance. Aromatherapy is a holistic complementary healthcare practice and should be carried out by a suitably qualified aromatherapy practitioner. Pure, medical grade, essential oils & absolutes are for use in aromatherapy and other disciplines of natural healing; and for their fragrance. Essential oils should not be ingested, and avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes. Pregnant women should not self administer essential oils. Do not administer essential oils to babies. Do not apply undiluted essential oil to the skin and wash hands after use and before visiting lavatory. Do not use essential oils while in a sauna, steam room, or other humid environment; or while engaged in strenuous exercise. Massage oil should consist of no more than 3% essential oil(s) to 97% carrier or fixed oil. Absolutes should be blended with no less than 98.5% carrier oil. When adding essential oil to bath water do not use more than 4 drops. Store essential oils at low room temperature, in a dark place, out of the reach of children, pets and away from foodstuffs. |
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