5% Rose Attar (Rosa damascena) in Jojoba Oil
Name : Rose
Method :Steam distillation.
Note Classification : Middle / Base
Scent : Sweet-floral, spicy-floral
Colour : Pale yellow, olive yellow, reddish orange
Species : Many different subspecies, but the main ones are...
Rosa damascena ( damask rose ), Rosa centifolia ( musk rose ), Rosa indica ( oriental / tea rose ), Rosa rugosa ( Chinese / Japanese rose ), Rosa rubiginosa ( for rosehip seed oil ), Rosa gallica ( apothecary rose )
Rose bulgar ( Bulgaria ), Rose maroc ( Morocco )
Extracted From : Petals ( Flowers )
Region : Bulgaria, Turkey, France, Morocco, China, India, Russia
By-products : Rose Water is produced as a result of steam distillation. India produces aytar - a mixture of rose otto and sandalwood
Historical : Rose petals have been used over the ages to scent water and to provide room fragrance. There is a legend that the Mogul prince Jehangir ensured that every canal in the royal gardens were filled with rose petals to celebrate his wedding. His wife noticed the thin film of rose oil floating on the water and had it bottled.
Of Interest : It takes 30 damask roses to make one drop of rose otto essential oil ! Rose otto is one of the most expensive substances in the world.
Aromatherapy Properties : Broken capillaries, conjunctivitis (rose water), dry skin, eczema, herpes, mature and sensitive complexions, wrinkles.
Palpitations, poor circulation.
Asthma, coughs, hay fever,
Cholecystitis, liver congestion, nausea.
Irregular menstruation, uterine disorders.
Depression, impotence, insomnia, frigidity, headache, nervous tension and stress related conditions.
A truly feminine oil renowned for its sensual fragrance and calming / balancing nature. It is traditionally used as an anti-depressant and for nervousness, sadness and stress. The oil is known as an excellent remedy for disorders of the female system.
Blends Well With : bergamot, clary sage, geranium, jasmine, patchouli, sandalwood
Chemical Analysis : phenyl ethanol 63%, citronellol 18-22%, geraniol / nerol 10-15%, stearopten 8%, farnesol 0.2-2%
Safety Data : Non-toxic
