Rose Otto

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(Rosa damascena)
Traditionally used to support healthy skin and circulatory function, is uplifting and balancing, soothes minor stress and nervous tension and may promote restful sleep.

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Rose Otto
Rosa damascena

Plant Origin: Bulgaria
Method: Steam distilled from flower petals
Cultivation: unsprayed (grown organically but not certified)
Chemical Family: Monoterpenols
Aroma: Floral, fresh, rich, sweet, typical of a rose
Note (Evaporation Rate): Base

Key Constituents for actual Analysis: Lot#104
citronellol 29.76%
geraniol 19.58%
nonadecane 8.54%
heneicosane 3.63%
nerol 10.32%
methyleugenol 1.30%

HEO's Rose otto is steam distilled, high in citronellol and is the appropriate choice for skin care, physical and internal issues. ("Otto" refers to steam distilled rose petals, where as "Absolute” refers to oil obtained by solvent extraction or supercritical carbon dioxide extraction.)

Rose oil that has been refrigerated or in cool temperature has waxy hydrocarbon components that will solidify giving the oil a solid, gelatinous appearance. Cold temperature does not negatively affect the quality of the oil or aroma. If your bottle has solidified, see the notes below in the cream-colored Application Sugggestion section.

Rose Absolute (not carried by HEO) is what we are accustomed to in aroma. It is obtained with a solvent and has phenyl ethyl alcohol (PEA) naturally as a chemical constituent. (PEA occurs widely in nature and is cheap to isolate. Be aware that unethical compaines can slip some into their products to maximize their profits.) Rose absolute typically yields a deeper, richer Rose aroma, has a darker color and is used in perfumery.

At cooler temperatures, Rose Otto can solidify. This does not negatively affect the integrity of the oil. Gently heat until it is a workable consistency. Setting the bottle in a warm location for a while may liquify, or you can gently warm using dry rice or a water bath.

Warm Rice Method

Depending on the size of your bottle, warm enough rice on the stovetop or for about a minute in a microwave. A cup of rice is usuallly enough; use more if you have a larger bottle. Stir the rice to distribute the heat evenly. I wrap a cloth around the aromatic bottle and set it into the warm rice. I leave it in the warm rice until the rice heats the essential oil and it becomes pourable.

Warm Water Bath

First, place the oil bottle into a bowl (a glass baby food jar is perfect) and set in a pan of warm water (or double boiler) with enough warm water to affect the temperature of the oil. Avoid any possibility of allowing the water to get into the bottle. (I put my bottle in a ziplock bag and make sure it is standing upright.) Allow it to warm for about 15-20 minutes, replacing the water as needed if it evaporates. Continue warming until you get the oil at the right consistency to work with. Different oils take varying amounts of time to liquify, and this somewhat depends also on how solid they are and their ability to soften. You may also want to use a pipette to help dispense..

Safety Information
Children: Suitable

Pregnancy/Breastfeeding: Suitable

Therapeutic Uses
Acne
Anxiety
Asthma
Astringent
Blood Pressure
Circulation
Constipation
Croup
Endometriosis
Eczema
Gallbladder
Grief
Headache
Heart, palpitations
Herpes simplex
Inflammation - especially skin inflammation
Irritability
Liver
Menstrual cycle, cramps, excessive bleeding, irregular
Nausea
Phobias
Relaxant
Scars
Seizures
Skin, aging, broken capillaries, dry, inflammation, mature, sensitive, stimulating, wrinkles
Sleep
Sorrow
Stress
Ulcers
Uterine tonic
Virus
Vomiting

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White Shield

The effect of self-aromatherapy massage of the abdomen on the primary dysmenorrhoea. PubMed

Massage with aromatherapy reduces the severity of primary dysmenorrhoea, in comparison with massage therapy alone.

The Effects of Clinical Aromatherapy for Anxiety and Depression in the High Risk Postpartum Woman (Rose and Lavender at 2%) PubMed

Application Suggestions (See Essential Oil Usage for more information and a Dilution Chart.)

Topical: Dilute with a carrier oil, unscented lotion or unscented cream and apply on area of concern or as desired. Consider using a roll-on applicator for ease of application of prediluted oil. According to Tisserand/Young, the maximum dermal dilution ratio is 2.5% (based on possible 0.8% methyleugenol content).

Inhalation: Diffuse or use a personal Nasal Inhaler

Internal: Rose is suitable for internal use within safe parameters, which is less than 1 drop daily, if such use is deemed appropriate. We feel that internal use is rarely *needed* and should only be used with respect for how concentrated the oils are. HEO does not advocate internal use of essential oils without appropriate knowledge and understanding of how to administer, for what purpose, how much, which essential oils, safety concerns and so on. In our experience, essential oils are generally more effective used topically with proper dilution or inhaled. Kurt Schnaubelt, Ph.D. notes that "French aromatherapy literature contains many references to using oils orally." He goes on to note that "generally 1 drop is always enough when ingesting essential oils." A potential toxicity hazard could occur when untrained people use essential oils orally and ingest too much.Keep in mind that while medical doctors or health care practitioners may prescribe essential oils for internal use, they are trained and experienced in the safe application of essential oils. It is not a matter of using "French" or "British" methods, it's a matter of experience and appropriate application. Click here for more information about internal usage.

Safety:
Rose is non-toxic, non-irritating and non-sensitizing.

Avoid contact with the eyes and other sensitive areas. Essential oils are both lipophilic and hydrophobic. Lipophilic means they are attracted to fat— like the membranes of your eyes and skin. They are also hydrophobic, meaning they do not like water. Applying a carrier oil will create another fat for the essential oil to be attracted to other than the membranes of the eyes or skin. Tisserand suggests: "With essential oils, fatty oil has been suggested as an appropriate first aid treatment, though the advantage of saline [eyewash] is that the eyes can be continually flushed, and this is less easy with fatty oil.” We are not aware of a case where essential oil in the eyes caused permanent injury or long-term discomfort, but if you feel concerned, please call your health care provider.

References
Purchon, Nerys; Cantele, Lora, Complete Aromatherapy and Essential Oils Handbook for Everyday Wellness, 2014, pages 24, 102-103, 293.
Tisserand, Robert; Young, Rodney, Essential Oil Safety: A Guide for Health Care Professionals, Elsevier Health Sciences UK 2nd Edition 2014, pages 404-405.
Wildwood, Chrissie, Bloomsbury Encyclopedia of Aromatherapy, Bloomsbury Publishing, 1996, page 280.
Worwood, Valerie Ann, The Complete Book of Essential Oils and Aromatherapy, New World Library, 2016, pages 280-281.

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