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The rose essential oil
(otto) has been produced by steam distillation of the freshly
gathered rose petals and has been designated as the rose oil
(otto). The type of distillation process is somewhat specific,
namely after a first distillation, produced hydrosol has been
undergone to the second distillation and the oils
produced from the both distillations has been blended.
The essential oil is a pale yellow with the rich floral
narcotic scent.
PRINCIPAL INGREDIENTS
Alcohols monoterpenols:
citronellol 28 %,
geraniol 18 %, nerol 8%, linalool 2%.
Alcohols sesquiterpenol:
farnesol 1,5 %.
Aromatic alcohol: phenyl ethyl alcohol
2%
Monoterpene hydrocarbons: stearoptene:
20%, alpha-pinene, beta-pinene, alpha-terpinene,
limonene, p-cymene, camphene.
Sesquiterpene hydrocarbon:
beta-caryophyllene.
Aldehyde: neral.
Esters: citronellyl acetate, geranyl i
neryl acetate.
Phenolic ether: methyl eugenol.
Oxide: rose oxide 0,3%
Other characteristic constituents:
damascenone 1%.
PROPERTIES AND INDICATIONS:
Aromatherapy:
As a first among the most
precious oils in aromatherapy, the oil of rose from the aromachological
point of view, belongs to the tipical cephalics, acting through the lymbic
system on the highest brain centers, soothing depression, nervous tensions
and stress. It also helps to alleviate headache and insomnia, and as a
powerful sexual tonic helps in treating
frigidity and impotence, as well
as soothing the psychological disturbances experienced by the women in menopausa. The rose oil above all, arises positive
emotions, enthusiasm and a fealling of
selfconfidence.
Local
therapy:
When applied locally on the
skin the rose oil demonstrates it's mild
antiseptic, antiinflammatory, and astringent properties. It helps to heal
of broken capillaries, Herpes(limonene), eczema, and protects the skin
from wrinckles ans scars formation. It also may prevent a striae
formation, and has showen to be a favorable for a care of dry and
sensitive skin.
Method of application:
Aromatherapy:
For aromatherapy the best
way to apply rose oil is a combination of inhalation and massage:
- Put the 5 - 6 drops of blended rose oil on the piece of cloth and inhale
for 5 minutes and
after that aplly 3 drops of oil on the each temple, rub and massage for
10 minutes.
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Then repeat the procedure of inhalation and massage two times in a half an
hour.
The first sign of activity
can be observed after 8 minutes, and full activity after 25 minutes from
the start of therapy.
Local
application:
For the care of dry and
sensitive skin, twice a day , in the morning and in the evening apply 6-8
drops of rose oil on the around the eyes area, on the neck and forehead
and massage 10 minutes.
For the prevention of striae
formation ,10 -15 drops of rose oil rub twice a day on the base of abdomen
and massage 15 minutes.
For treating of Herpes and
eczema, three times a day 2-3 drops of rose oil apply directly to the
affected area.
UNDESIRABLE EFFECTS:
Not known.
CONTRAINDICATIONS:
Not known.
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