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Rose

Botanical Name: Rosa centifolia aka Moroccan rose

Anatomical areas: Female reproductive system, heart, skin.

Allopathic uses: Anti-aging, anti-depressant, astringent, aphrodisiac, stimulant to heart chakra.

Indications: Wrinkles, eczema, sensitive skin, depression, insomnia, female reproductive disorders, impotence, emotional shock, grief.

Holistic uses: In Chinese medicine, cool/moist action, fire element, clears heat and inflammation, restores yin energy, cools and regulates hot, stagnant Liver conditions, stagnant Qi and blood conditions, gentle tonic for Heart Qi. Helps heal emotional wounds, restores self-love, boosts confidence and self esteem, self-nurturing, soothes emotions such as shock or grief, and trust to love again, loneliness. Very powerful in propelling energy upward. Effective on solar plexus and the female nurturing aspects. Feminine energy. Affinity for 1st, 4th and crown chakra. Strengthens heart chakra if too open. Good for any abuse situation.

Contraindications: Non-toxic, non-irritant, non-sensitizing.

Blending: Middle note. Blends well with most oils. Rounds off blend.

Chemical Components: Farnesol, geraniol, citronellal, nerol, linalol, rhodeol, sesqueterpene alcohols, esters, damascacenone. Fifteen percent of chemical constituents have not been identified.

Characteristics: Dark orange-brown color. Viscous consistency. Warm, rich, floral, sweet with tea-like undertone.

Extraction: Water or steam distillation from fresh petals. Concrete and absolute by solvent extraction from fresh petals.