Major Constituents:
One of the most complex of essential oils with over
300 chemical compounds.
monoterpenols: geraniol, citronellol, nerol, linalool
alcohols: phenyl ethyl alcohol, farnesol
hydrocarbons: paraffin as stearpoten (up to 22%)
other constituents: eugenol, methyl eugenol, rose
oxide, damascenone,
Traditional Uses: analgesic, anthelmintic,
anti-depressant, antiphlosgistic, antiseptic, antispasmodic,
antitubercular agent, anti-viral (?), aphrodisiac,
astringent, bactericidal (strep, staph, E.coli,
anthrax, diphtheria), choleretic, cholagogue, cicatrizant,
diuretic(?), depurative, emmenagogue, hemostatic-
anti- hemorrhagic, hepatic, laxative, regulator
of appetite, splenetic, nervous sedative, stomachic,
tonic: heart , liver, sexual.
Skin: all skin types, especially
acne, dry sensitive skin, mature, wrinkles, broken
capillaries; aids conjunctivitis (rose water only),
eczema, zona (MDR) (herpes, shingles) excellent
for babies, aids skin infections, ulcers, inflammations,
swellings; radio-dermatitis and radiation burns
(MDR)
Respiratory: chronic and bronchial
asthma, chronic bronchitis, coughs, hay fever, sore
throats.
Muscular/Skeletal: sedative for
contusions and sprains.
Cardio-vascular/Lymphatic: palpitations
(MDR), poor circulation, lowers blood pressure,
arrhythmia, cardiotonic, lowers level of cholesteral
(?NEF, MDR)
Immune: immune stimulant ; aids
tuberculosis (MDR), dyptheria (MDR)
Digestive: mouth ulcers, mouth
infections, gingivitis, inflamed gall bladder (MDR),
cholecystitis (MDR), liver congestion, bile stimulant,
hangovers, nausea, diarrhea, vomiting; aids gastrointestinal
ulcers (protection)
Genito-Urinary/ Reproductive: urinary
infections, cystitis; aids irregular menstruation,
leucorrhea, period pain; aids psychological impotence,
frigidity, sterility, sexual weakness in males and
females- with vitamin A.
Nervous Brain/ Mind: depression,
insomnia, migraine, headache, nervous tension, stress
related disorders, zona (MDR), (shingles, herpes),
melancholy, sadness, disappointment, sorrow, heartache,
post partum depression; increases happiness, sweet
dreams, well being, psychic protection; aids poor
memory, concentration, weak ego, apathy, impatience.
Emotional/Energetic: renowned as
an aphrodisiac, it instills compassion and forgiveness.
A powerful healer of emotional wounds, it restores
trust to allow us to love again. Resonates with
and opens the heart chakra.
Blends well with: Clary Sage, Frankincense,
Geranium, Lavender, Palmarosa, Myrrh, Neroli, Roman
Chamomile, Spikenard, Tangerine and Ylang Ylang.
Satety Data: tested at low dose,
non-toxic, non-irritant, non-sensitizing; rare reports
of allergy or dermatitis in hypersensitive individuals.
SOURCES:
Sheppard-Hanger Sylla, THE AROMATHERAPY PRACTITIONER
REFERENCE MANUAL, Tampa, 1998
Mojay, Gabriel, Aromatherapy for Healing the Spirit,
London, 1996
Battaglia, Salvatore, The Complete Guide to Aromatherapy,
Brisbane, 1997
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Essential Oil of Rose Otto
