Rose oil is one of the most difficult essential oils to distill, and takes the most raw material, hand picked at great expense, to produce a small amount of oil. This is a herbaceous shrub that originated in Persia and was gradually introduced to all temperate regions. Rose oil reduces anger and strengthens liver function. It is a special gift to women and is important in menopause formulas. In skin care it is important because of its astringent and antiseptic nature.

Rose has a cooling and moisturizing energy, which acts as a alterative, refrigerant, nervine, carminative, laxative, astringent, cell regenerator, aphrodisiac, stimulant and antidepressant. This oil can be well mixed with the following oils: Sandalwood, Jasmine, Neroli, Lavender, Bergamot, Clarysage, Geranium, Patchouli and Rosewood. However, one should restrain the use of this oil, if high cold and cough condition is present. Being one of the most expensive essential oils, rose is often adulterated for profit.

Uses of Rose Oil