Rose Absolute
“ Soothing, uplifting; creates a sense of wellbeing,
and good for depression”
Latin name: Rosa damascene
Description of plant: A small shrub with prickly stems and fragrant flowers, growing to a height of ~1 m
Nature of oil: Yellowy-orange viscous liquid with a sweet and mellow aroma, warming and uplifting; a reputed aphrodisiac
Method of oil extraction: Solvent extraction of the fresh petals
Blends well with: Citrus and floral oils, cedarwood, coriander, chamomile, clary sage, frankincense, petitgrain, sandalwood, vanilla
Specific precautions required: May cause skin reactions in hypersensitive individuals
Stress-relieving properties include: Soothing, uplifting; creates a sense of wellbeing; good for depression, nervous tension and other stress-related disorders
Medical properties include: Antidepressant, anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, antibacterial, antiviral; good for eczema, palpitations, respiratory ailments, nausea, menstruation problems, insomnia, headache
Sources
- Wildwood C. Aromatherapy. Bloomsbury Publishing Plc, 1996.