Rose Maroc
Rosa Centifolia/R. Gallica
Description:
The rose that is generally used for oil production is a hybrid between R. centifolia and R. gallica. It grows to 8ft 2.5m and produces rosy-purple flowers.
Actions:
Antidepressant, antiphlogistic, antiseptic, antispasmodic, antiviral, aphrodisiac, astringent, bactericidal, choleretic, cictrizant, depurative, hemostatic, hepatic, laxative, appetite regulator, sedative, stomachic, tonic.
Extraction:
The oil or otto is extracted by water or steam distillation from the fresh petals. Concrete and absolute are produced by solvent extraction from the fresh petals.
Characteristics:
The oil is pale yellow, while the absolute id red-orange. Blends well with jasmine, orange flower, geranium, bergamot, lavender, clary sage, sandalwood, patchouli, benzoin, chamomile, clove and palmarosa.
Perfume:
Scent:
Floral, rosy, rich, tenacious, sweet, tender, warm
Key Qualities:
Aphrodisiac, soothing, comforting, antidepressant, sedative (to the nervous system), uplifting, appeasing, regulating, tonic (heart)
Odour Intensity:
Very high
Aromatherapy Use:
Skin Care:
Thread veins, dry, mature and sensitive skin, wrinkles, eczema, herpes (nonirritant, nonsensitising)
Circulation, Muscles & Joints:
Palpitations, poor circulation
Digestive System:
Cholecystitis, liver congestion, nausea
Reproductive System:
Irregular menstruation, leukorrhea, menorrhagia, uterine disorders
Respiratory System:
Asthma, coughs, hay fever
Nervous System:
Depression, impotence, insomnia, frigidity, headache, nervous tension, stress related complaints
Safety Data:
although generally safe this oil is best avoided during the first 4 months of pregnancy.
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The treatments listed on this site relies on alternative healing with essential oils, and please note that no clinical trials or results are available and rests heavily on anecdotal proof.
