ROSE OIL (DAMASCENA)

	Botanical Name	:	Rosa damascena
	Common Name	:	Rose Otto Essential Oil, Rosa damascena oil
	CAS #	:	8007-01-0, F.E.M.A. : 2989
	Plant Parts Used	:	Flowers
	Extraction Method	:	Steam distillation
	Color & Odor	:	Deep yellow to brownish red thick liquid with floral, honey-like, intense and sweet odor

Description :
A small, erect, prickly shrub with unequal, large, hooked prickles and many bristles, leaves compound, alternate, leaflets usually five, rachis not prickly, flowers usually pink, very fragrant.

Constituents & Specifications :
Rose oil has various chemical compounds that include Citronellol, phenyl ethanol, geraniol, nerol, farnesol and stearpoten with traces of nonanol, linalool, nonanal, phenyl acetaldehyde, citral, carvone, citronellyl acetate, 2-phenylmenthyl acetate, methyl eugenol, eugenol and rose oxide.
Specific Gravity : 0.84800 - 0.86100 @ 25°C
Refractive Index : 1.45300 - 1.46400 @ 20°C

Properties :
Antidepressant, antiphlogistic, antiseptic, 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

Benefits & Uses :

• 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 very helpful for poor circulation and heart problems, which includes heart palpitations, arrhythmia and high blood pressure as well.
• It is used in flavoring agent for cakes, candies, tea, jams, rose vinegars, salads and cream caramel. It is also used as addtive to drinks, beverages and yogurt.
• It is mostly used in perfumery and also in toilet preparations, lozenges and toothpaste.