| The Rose has been an enduring symbol of love and | | | | antiviral, being used by many folks for its efficacy in |
| beauty throughout history. The flower itself is | | | | treating herpes and shingles. Despite its potency, it is |
| beautifully complex, with deep hues, luxuriant petals, | | | | gentle enough for undiluted application to the skin for |
| and an Absolutely wonderful aroma. This same beauty | | | | this use. Rose oils are also profoundly effective tonics |
| is found in the aromatic oils made from Rose flowers. | | | | for the female reproductive system; they are said to |
| Not only is the smell sweet, rich and distinctive, but it so | | | | enhance fertility and bring about health for the uterus |
| happens that Rose oil has the most diverse healing | | | | and ovaries. For these needs, a dilute formula of 3% |
| applications of any essential oil used in aromatherapy | | | | Rose oil can be massaged into the lower abdomen on |
| today. The oil is considered a supreme healer of both | | | | a frequent basis. |
| the body and soul, and it is very easy to use with | | | | The most common therapeutic application may be for |
| basic natural healing techniques. | | | | healing the skin, as Rose extracts are found in many |
| Rose essential oil is becoming more popular, which is | | | | of the world's finest cosmetics. Rose Otto can reduce |
| interesting at this time where its unique healing | | | | inflammation, heal capillaries, hydrate and soften, and |
| applications may be most needed the world over. True | | | | act as it an effective astringent and antiseptic. Including |
| Rose oils are the number one choice for opening of | | | | a 1% concentration in any skincare formula can vastly |
| the heart chakra, an opening that many individuals are | | | | improve its beauty enhancing ability. Rose water |
| seeking to inspire; this heart-opening action is evidence | | | | ('leftover' from the distillation process) is an excellent |
| of the true symbol of love. Rose essential oil is a | | | | beauty care preparation unto itself. The water, called |
| premier ingredient in the finest skin care products as | | | | 'Rose hydrosol' is often used with a cotton ball as a |
| well, revealing its potential to enhance beauty. Further, | | | | cleansing tonic for the face. |
| it's an effective antiviral and antidepressant...All this in | | | | While not the most common, certainly the most |
| one tiny concentrated bottle. What makes Rose oil so | | | | important therapeutic application of Rose is as a healer |
| special, and how can anyone (not just the natural | | | | of the Soul. The aromas of both the Absolute and the |
| health enthusiasts) make use of its abundant healing | | | | Otto are well-known antidepressants, an action that is |
| actions? | | | | not clearly defined by modern medicine. The olfactory |
| Rose essential oil is a remarkable liquid. It's really an | | | | sense is the one of the five senses directly hardwired |
| incredible concentration of Rose flowers: it takes an | | | | to the brain, and here has a deeply rooted in effect on |
| amazing amount of Roses to make just a few drops. | | | | our overall well-being. Rose Absolute can be worn as |
| On average, under the most favorable conditions, the | | | | a natural perfume for this purpose, often diluted to 10% |
| yield of Rose oil is one kilogram for every 2,500 kilos | | | | in jojoba oil and dabbed on the wrists and neck. The |
| of Roses. it can take more than four times this amount | | | | same can be done with the Otto, though it may be |
| of Roses to make the same amount of oil if the | | | | even more useful and small concentrations as an |
| weather has been less than favorable. Think of it -- It | | | | aromatherapy massage oil. In the esoteric medicine |
| can be hard to imagine even what 2,500 kilos (over | | | | systems, inhalation and topical application of Rose is |
| 5,000 pounds) of Roses looks like! And the oil itself is | | | | thought to regulate the flow of Chi through the liver. |
| naturally a mixture of over a three hundred individual | | | | This is of profound importance, as it is a blocked flow |
| molecules, many of which have yet to be identified | | | | of this Chi that can lead to anger, irritation, and anxiety. |
| through scientific methods. It is this fantastic | | | | And perhaps the greatest of all effects is the unfolding |
| combination of extreme concentration combined with | | | | of the heart chakra, allowing us to be more open, |
| Mother Nature's alchemy which imparts Rose oil's | | | | loving, and receptive to one another, and to be |
| incredible healing value. | | | | comforted in tense times. |
| Two types of Rose oils are commonly available: Rose | | | | Employing the healing properties of Rose oils is fun and |
| Absolute, the less expensive of the two, is a liquid | | | | easy to do. Both the Otto and Absolute are safe, and |
| solvent extract. The Absolute smells most like the | | | | can be used undiluted whenever desired. They are |
| flower, being produced under cool temperatures, | | | | both considered highly potent, and diluting them in a |
| leaving most of the natural constituents intact. The yield | | | | carrier oil will not reduce their efficacy however. A 5 to |
| of Absolute is relatively high, thus it is the somewhat | | | | 10% dilution is most often used for personal perfume, a |
| less expensive variety. Rose Otto is this steam distilled | | | | 1 to 3% dilution as a massage oil, and a 1 to 2% dilution |
| oil, and the true 'essential oil' of Rose. While the | | | | and beauty care preparations. Either oil is excellent for |
| Absolute retains the deep red color of the flower, the | | | | use in even the simplest of aromatherapy diffusers, by |
| Otto is clear or slightly pale yellow and has its own | | | | themselves or blended with other aromatics of your |
| unique aroma. The scent of Otto is brilliant and uplifting, | | | | choice. There are other aromatherapy methods of |
| with brilliant high notes and a subtle sweetness. The | | | | course, and you should use your intuition to guide you |
| most famous of Rose growing countries is Bulgaria, | | | | for the most appropriate technique. |
| producing the most sought after varieties of each oil | | | | The essential oils of Rose are considered among the |
| type. Rose Otto is also produced in large quantities in | | | | most transformative and aromatherapy, and effect |
| Turkey, while the Absolute is also commonly extracted | | | | which seems a natural evolution of Nature's symbol of |
| from flowers grown in Morocco. | | | | love and beauty. Mankind has developed the |
| When looking at the oils' the therapeutic applications, it | | | | technological know-how to put the power of |
| is important to take into account the entire mind body | | | | thousands upon thousands of Roses in one tiny bottle, |
| complex -- rather than divorcing the two which is so | | | | and transport it around the world almost instantly. It is |
| often done in modern medicine. Rose essential oil is | | | | Nature however, who developed this fantastic |
| very active on a physiological level, however it is when | | | | medicine millennia ago. If you'd like a little more beauty |
| its action on the emotions and spirit are taken into | | | | and love in your life, you might consider giving Rose |
| account that Rose really shines. Otto is a strong | | | | essential oils try. |