Rose and its fragrance
However, did you know that an essential oil can be extracted from the flowers? Yes, rose essential oil is extracted through a process of steam distillation of Rosa Damascena, which is the scientific name of the flower. With useful and therapeutic compounds that are known to promote healing, it undoubtedly has various health benefits beyond just smelling nice and fresh, thus making the oil a lovely addition to add into your essential oils collection!
Health Benefits of Rose Essential Oil:
1. Helps Ward off Depression
Rose essential oil contains potent antidepressant attributes, thus making it a viable natural remedy for those who are suffering from depression or are feeling melancholic all the time. Rose oil is widely and frequently used in aromatherapy for this very purpose of uplifting your emotional spirits and invoking positive thoughts, spiritual relaxation and feelings of hope and happiness within your soul.
In fact, scientific research supports this! A 2012 study published in the Journal of Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice wanted to find out if aromatherapy would improve anxiety and/or depression in
The results indicated that there were positive findings as seen in how the women in the treatment group reported having experienced a significant decrease in postnatal depression and an improvement in anxiety levels.
Therefore, rose oil can be a viable alternative to antidepressant medication and drugs which are available in pharmacies because it does not carry so
How to Use it: Like the experiment suggests, try adding 5 drops of rose oil and 5 drops of lavender oil into your diffuser or vaporizer and let its aromatic wafts engulf and heal you. You can place it on your bedside table, next to your bed.
2. Promotes Skin Health
Rose essential oil is also great for your skin! It is a good bactericide as it contains antimicrobial properties, perfect for eradicating bacteria that can potentially clog up your pores and acne. In this way, it helps to promote a much smoother and healthier complexion! Furthermore, it has
A 2010 study carried out by Chinese researchers actually found that the essential oil of rose exhibited one of the best antibacterial activities towards the bacteria that is responsible for causing acne, notably the P.
How to Use it: For acne, you can try to dab one drop of the pure rose essential oil onto your blemishes thrice a day. However, if you suffer from sensitive skin or if the antibacterial properties are too much for your skin, then you can dilute the oil with equal amounts of coconut oil.
3. Helps Improve Libido and Hormone Health
Rose oil also greatly helps in improving libido and enhancing your performance in the bedroom. Because it promotes relaxation and soothes anxiety levels, it is perfect for those who are experiencing sexual dysfunction due to performance anxiety or even due to stress.
A 2015 study published in the Journal of Neuropsychiatric Disease and Treatment found that sexual dysfunction actually improved for those who took rose oil and self-rated symptoms of depression were also
Therefore, if you are ever looking for something to make your evening lovely for you and your partner and to arouse those romantic and sensual feelings towards one another, then try rose essential oil!
How to Use it: You can diffuse a few drops of the oil in your diffuser or vaporizer and place it on your bedside table, next to your bed to put you in the mood. You can even blend rose oil with sandalwood,
Safety Precautions:
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Be sure to dilute
rose oil with a carrier oil (such as coconut, jojoba, almond or olive oils) in a 1:1 ratio before topical application onto the skin, especially if you have sensitive or delicate skin. Always perform a skin patch test first to ensure no sensitive or allergic reactions crops up. -
If you are pregnant or nursing, please consult with your doctor first before using rose essential oil as a form of treatment.
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Keep out from the eyes, ears and nose area.
References:
Conrad P, Adams C, “The effects of clinical aromatherapy for anxiety and depression in the
Yuangang Zu, et al., “Activities of Ten Essential Oils towards Propionibacterium acnes and PC-3, A-549 and MCF-7 Cancer Cells”, Molecules (2010); 15(5)
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