Its pure essential oil is highly valued and used in perfumery, cosmetic products and aromatherapy.
Its essential oil is extracted from the steam distillation of the stamens and petals. The oil obtained is pale greenish-yellow in color and has a very intense and aromatic odor. At low temperatures, a thin layer of long, bright stearoptene crystals forms on its surface.
In order to obtain a kilo of essential oil from roses, 5,000 kilos of flowers are needed, which makes one understand its high price in the market, so you have to be wary of cheap oils that claim to be rose since they are easily adulterated with geranium, rosewood, palmarosa oils, etc.
Uses of rose oil in aromatherapy:
Dr. Lecrerc appreciated its mild laxative action and other symptoms such as loss of appetite, premenstrual tension, and menopause. It is also used to fight respiratory tract infections, coughs, hay fever, sinus congestion, canker sores and mouth sores, sore throats, eye and eyelid diseases.
