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ROSE - Rosa damascena
Common name: Bulgarian Rose, Damask rose,
Rose Attar;
Country of Origin - Bulgaria, Turkey,
Tunisia, China, India
Processed - Steam Distilled & Carbon
Dioxide
Part used - Flowers and blossoms
Characteristics - Pale yellow, to brownish
- orange, red.
Sweet, rich spicy floral aroma
*Special note: It takes 2000 petals to
yield 1 drop of rose oil -
WOW
no wonder it is so expensive!
PROPERTIES &
USES:
Therapeutic: Analgesic (pain
reliever), Antibacterial, antidepressant,
antifungal, anti-inflammatory, antiseptic,
antiviral, aphrodisiac,
cosmetic, deodorant, disinfectant, diuretic,
emmenagogue (tones
female reproductive organs and menstruation),
Germicidal, hepatic
sedative tonic, vulnerary (heals fresh
cuts or wounds)
Medical: Internal - asthma,
high blood pressure, bronchitis, slow
circulation, diarrhea, dysmenorrhea (painful
menstruation), cough,
fever, fluid retention, Indigestion, insomnia,
palpitation, stress,
urinary tract infections.
External: abrasions, boils,
burns, fragile capillaries, post natal
depression, dermatitis, eczema headache,
insomnia, poor memory,
rashes, sores, oral thrush, tinea.
Industry & Household uses:
Mostly perfumery, also in toilet preparations.
lozenges and toothpaste. Homes uses in
butter, syrup, jams and honey.
Rose water is used in desserts, pastries
and cakes.
BLENDS with: most floral essential
oils, frequently with jasmine,
also blends with anise, geranium, ginger,
bergamot, black pepper,
chamomile, fennel neroli, patchouli, sandalwood,
vetiver and ylang ylang.
CAUTIONS: Should
not be used in 1st trimester of pregnancy.
Rare cases it can cause a dermatitis,
so do a skin patch test.
*Any essential oil - ingested in large
amounts can be fatal.*
*Keep out of reach of children.*
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<<<<<<<<<BLENDS
TO TRY>>>>>>>>>>>
MASSAGE OIL
4 oz Sweet Almond
1-2 drops rose oil
1-2 drops chamomile
2-3 drops tangerine
Mix all oils, and use as you would any
massage oil.
For PMS and DEPRESSION
Rose 9 drops
Clary Sage 12 drops
Bergamot 9 drops
Blend together and add 7-9 drops in bath
daily
May add a carrier oil to bath water too!.
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<<<<<<<<<<HELPFUL
HINT>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
For those afternoon doldrums, why not
diffuse some Grapefruit
and Spearmint mixed together. It's a great
pick me up!!
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This oil was featured
in the January 2001 Birch Hill Happenings Newsletter.
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