Rose oil is extracted from the rose - Rosa damascena.
It is an
Astringent, toning and
Aromatic herb which helps to control
Bacterial
Infections and promotes healing. Internal use: Gallica is used for
Colds,
Bronchial Infections,
Diarrhea,
Depression and lethargy and in Ayurvedic medicine for circulatory
Congestion and
Menstrual complaints.
External use: Gallica is used for
Sore throats, eye irritations, minor injuries and
Skin problems.It contains anthocyanocides, which have remarkable anti-elastase properties (prevents the elastin in the
Skin to degrade) and also have a capillary
Blood vessels strengthening function. The sugars contained have important
Skin hydration action and help to tone the
Skin. It furthermore has
Astringent properties which helps with reducing puffiness,
Edema and has a slight tightening effect.
Aromatherapy and essential oil use: The essential oil is extracted from Rosa damascena and has a very wide range of effects and uses. Damask rose oil soothes and harmonizes the mind and helps with
Depression, anger, grief, fear,
Nervous tension and
Stress and at the same time addresses sexuality, self-nurturing, self esteem and dealing with emotional problems
It is most helpful for poor
Circulation and
Heart problems, which would include
Heart palpitations, arrhythmia, as well as high
Blood Pressure and is also used to boost the
Liver and gall
Bladder.
For the
Respiratory system, Damask rose oil assists in cases of
Asthma,
Coughs and hay
Fever, and in the
Digestive system for
Liver Congestion and
Nausea
Rose otto oil has a clearing, cleansing, regulating and purifying effect on the female sex organs and can be used for regulating and balancing
Hormones, irregular menstruation, functional
Infertility, leucorrhoea, menorrhagia,
Uterine Bleeding and other
Uterine disorders, while having a general toning effect on the uterus.
On the
Skin, it is most effective for moisturizing and hydrating the
Skin while having a general
Stimulant and anti
Septic action which is good for all
Skin types, but especially so for dry, mature and irritated
Skin. It is used to repair broken capillaries,
Inflammation, as well as
Skin redness and is useful in
Eczema and
Herpes. Rose water can be used for conjunctivitis.
The therapeutic properties of damask rose oil are
Antidepressant, antiphlogistic, anti
Septic,
Antispasmodic,
Antiviral,
Aphrodisiac,
Astringent, bactericidal, choleretic,
Cicatrisant, depurative,
Emmenagogue, haemostatic, hepatic,
Laxative,
Nervous system
Sedative,
Stomachic and a
Tonic for the
Heart,
Liver,
Stomach and uterus.