Rose Essential Oil

Rose essential oil is an all purpose oil that is not as popular as Lavender oil, which can primarily be attributed to its high price. But, it is truly worth its cost. The botanical name of rose is Rosa damascena. It belongs to the Rosaceae family and is known by different names such as Bulgarian and Turkish rose, otto of rose and attar of rose. To know about the use and health benefits of rose essential oil, read on.The word Rose has been derived from the Greek word 'roden', which means red. The color of rose is usually deep red; at times it has a tinge of pale yellow or green. Rose essential oil is very valuable in fighting depression, anger and fear. It is a skin friendly oil, which softens the skin and makes it glowing and charming. Rose essential oil also takes care of your heart and digestive system. It has a very fresh, sweet, floral aroma, which makes it so special. Rose petals have been finding their way in the setting of wedding pandals and beds for the newly wed couples. Rose is infact a symbol of purity and love. Roses have also been sailing smoothly in the prayer halls. Oil is extracted from rose using the method of steam distillation. Early in the morning, the fresh flowers are picked from the garden and steam distilled. The yield is near about 0.02 -0.05 %. The heat that is used to extract oil has to be cautiously controlled, as excessive heat can destroy the fragrance of rose.Rose essential oil is an all rounder and provides the best of all. It is a great aphrodisiac and thus perfect to add spice to your love life. It is also known for its antispasmodic, antiviral and antiseptic therapeutic properties. Rose oil is very beneficial in curing Eczema, Stress, and Menstrual Problems. It serves like a tonic for the liver, heart, stomach and uterus. For coping with emotional problems, rose essential oil is the best remedy. It is of great use in boosting the circulation of blood in the body.