Rose

Rosa Centifolia (absolute) Rosa damascena (rose otto)

Plant family: Rosaceae

A cooling, relaxing and tonifying oil with profound effects on psyche and soma through its deeply mythic, collective unconscious associations, and its complex chemistry. Rose supports the feminine with profound actions on the heart. It is a major skin care oil, due to its cooling, moistening actions.

How to work with Rose…

• skincare & skin beauty and all manifestations of the heart.

• a major gynaecological oil, supporting the feminine.

• The oil of womanhood.

• ‘The rose distils a healing balm, the beating pulse of pain to calm’

•  A herbal hug to calm the Shen…the heart energy.

The energy and essence of Rose

Aromatically beautiful. Grounded and sure of herself.  Regarded as a plant of balance. The rose fiercely defends herself (thorns). She sets clear boundaries. She can hold her place, ultimately fragile and delicate.

The fragrance is a complex blend of a deep, sweet rosy-floral aroma. The absolute variation emits a more musky and robust scent, reminiscent of a "true rose on the bud" owing to its unique chemical composition. On the other hand, the otto version features fewer base notes, but offers a delicate, smooth, honeyed aroma with a slight sour note.