Description
Rose Damask essential oil is extracted from Rosa damascena from the Rosaceae family. It is also referred to as Bulgarian and Turkish rose, otto of rose and attar of rose.
Precautions
This oil is non-irritating, non-sensitizing and non-toxic, yet sue to its effect as an emmenogogue DO NOT USE DURING PREGNANCY!
Therapeutic Properties
Rose Damask oil's therapeutic properties include anti-depressant, anti-infectious, antiseptic, anti-spasmodic, aphrodisiac, astringent, bactericidal, diuretic, emmenagogue, hepatic, laxative, sedative, splenetic, and general tonic.
Uses
Rose Damask essential oil is very soothing. It benefits conditions of depression, grief, nervousness, stress, mental fatigue, poor circulation, heart palpitations, asthma, coughs, hay fever, liver congestion and nausea.
Rose Otto oil is often used for irregular menstruation, leucorrhea, menorrhagia and uterine disorders. It is wonderful for the skin as it helps broken capillaries, dry skin, eczema, herpes, mature and sensitive complexions, wrinkles, and rose water can be used for conjunctivitis.
Burners & Vaporizers
Add to vapor therapy for allergies, asthma, post-partum depression, headaches, migraines, nervous tension and stress.
Blended In The Bath
Add to massage oil, or dilute in the bath for allergies, asthma, post-partum depression, poor circulation, headaches, migraines, scar tissue, nervous tension and stress.
Blends Well With
Clove, Geranium, Jasmine, Lavender, Palmarosa and Patchouli.