‘The rose speaks of love silently, in a language known only to the heart’
When we think about Rose, we think about skin care, perfumery, and emotional balance. Nothing compares to the exquisite, floral aroma of Rose. It is a favourite worn as perfume, and superb as part of a skincare blend to balance and rejuvenate. Noted for its affinity with the heart centre, rose promotes love and forgiveness, and is the oil of choice to ease daily worries and cares.
Which Rose oil should I use?
Oshadhi stocks a variety of Rose essential oils. For therapeutic use choose Bulgarian, Turkish or Persian oils. This will inevitably be subjective but… in terms of fragrance White Rose is the most ‘opening’ spiritually, a white light to connect with the highest vibrational energy; Turkish Rose is perhaps more grounding and earthy; Persian Rose is soft, sweet, and gentle; while Bulgarian Rose organic is extraordinarily powerful, a targeted oil for direct therapeutic effect. Rose Absolute has an incredibly intense fragrance, and is of course less costly.
Therapeutically…
Rose has a cooling nature and is therefore a good antidote to inflamed emotions. It is beneficial for problems linked to stagnant blocked energies that result in congestion of the body systems. A lovely oil for women, it is a valuable companion through the cycles and ups and downs of life. It is the ultimate treatment for all skin types, especially when combined with Rosa rubiginosa (rose hip seed oil). Rose has an uplifting effect that balances the emotions and brings harmony.
Spiritually…
The Queen of Flowers opens the energies of the heart and bring freedom from fear, uniting not only the outer person with the inner spiritual centre of his being, but also the intellect with the physical, thus tuning the strings of the soul for love and compassion, self-forgiveness and devotion to the Divine on earth. Blossoming of life in unity of existence.
Chemically…
Rose has over 300 separate compounds which makes it one of the most complex essential oils.
Blends
Because it both so effective and so costly, rose is often used in blends. Try Rose 3% Dilution as a facial oil for a cooling and rejuvenating skin treatment, or as an aftershave; Rose Bath & Shower Oil is wonderful for relaxation after a busy day; Bulgarian Rose Hydrolat is particularly beneficial for mature skin and makes an excellent natural skin toner; Aloe Rose is is perfect for all over skincare; Rosa Rubiginosa Wild Rose Deluxe is superb as a facial oil or for a face massage.
Rose
Family: Rosaceae
Botanical name: Rosa damascena or Rosa alba
Common name: Rose
Production: Distillation, also absolute (alcohol extraction)
Part used: Blossoms
Main biochemical compounds: Citronellol, Geraniol, Nonadecane, Nerol, Nonadecene (Bulgarian); Phenylethyl alcohol, Citronellol, Nonadecane, Geraniol, Nonadecene (Absolute)
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