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Rose Essential Oil, truly one of the most exquisite of all theoils.Rose Essential Oil, truly one of the most exquisite of all theoils. Throughout the ages it has been considered the Queen ofessential oils because of its yin quality and its medicinal effectsprimarily on the woman’s endocrine system, aka ‘femalecomplaints’.
The finest most expensive rose oil comes from Bulgaria. RosaDamascena, or the damask rose is cultivated in a mountainous area1, 300 feet above sea-level in Bulgaria. This flower is also grownin parts of Tunisia and Morocco, but its quality is not as fine.Rosa Centifolia, or cabbage rose/rose de mal, is also considered agood essential oil and is produced in the southern part of France.It tends to be sweeter smelling, not as potent and used more inperfumes and potpourris. The expensive price tag on the oilreflects the quality and amount of blooms it takes to make it. Todistill one pound of rose otto, 5, 000 pounds of petals must beused. Or in other words, it takes over 30 roses to make one drop ofessential oil! So, you can see why it has been one of the mosttreasured oils throughout history.
Rose has a deep harmonizing effect on the female reproductiveorgans. It is good for menstrual cramps, regulating menstruationand balancing the hormonal system. Its cleansing qualities help tostrengthen the uterus and rid the womb of impurities. Rose isconsidered the oil of Venus and supports all women’s functions,including pregnancy.
Rose also can help men in that it is said to increase semen and aidin cases of sterility and impotence. Rose is considered to be anaphrodisiac, in that it soothes the nervous system, allowing moreenergy to be used creatively. When one is stressed or underpressure, nervous energy is dissipated and released withoutcontrol. Rose helps to relax the body and free up the flow ofenergy to where it is needed. Its seductive aroma arouses thesensual centers or the limbic system and stimulateshormonal secretions. It also has a beneficial psychological effectbecause when our emotions are out at balance, or when we are underincredible stress, we are more vulnerable to disease. Rose bringsharmony and balance, purity and innocence.
Along with relaxation, rose also is very nurturing, especially whenemotions are frayed or when there is sadness and grief. Because itworks into the heart chakra, rose helps to dispel sorrow, pain andgrieving. It is said to help at the time of death to open the doorsto the other side and assist in passing, especially it there isintense fear. Rose offers a wisdom and sense or all-Knowing thatsoothes a terrified traveler.
On a more cosmetic level, rose is a great skin rejuvenator, androse water, a by-product of the distillation has been used over thecenturies as an antiseptic and astringent face cleanser. Itcontains farnesol, which is a bacteriostat, so can be used for acneand rashes. The external use of rose water reduces eye inflammationand helps in certain cases of conjunctivitis. It is great formaturing and sensitive skins as it restores the circulation to thecapillaries on the surface of the skin.
Rose vibrates in the Key or C and stimulates the root/first chakra.It strengthens and promotes vitality in the sex organs and helpsground emotions. Rose has always Been seen as a sign or love andpurity— a symbol of perfection. Truly a worthy oil to have in one’scollection.
ROSE DE MAL OIL
