Roses are widely considered the most beautiful flowers in the world. The flower is an integral part of of innumeral stories, legends, myths and legacies. People who do not know about any of the flower's medicinal properties can still tell you about one undeniable property; a beautiful, red rose can invoke romanting feelings in even the hardest of hearts. 

The health benefits of rose essential oil can be attributed to its properties as an antidepressant, antiphlogistic, bactericidal, cholagogue, cicatrisant, depurative, emmenagogue, haemostatic, hepatic, laxative, nervine, stomachic and uterine substance.

 The essential oil of rose is extracted through steam distillation of fresh Damascus rose and is composed of hundreds of components, out of which the major contributors are Citronellol, Citral, Carvone and many more. Damascus roses are the preferred variety because they are the most fragrant species and are believed to be the original red roses with the strongest aroma and highest oil content. 

Medicinal Applications:

•       Rose oil boosts self-esteem, confidence and mental strength while efficiently fighting depression. They can be very helpful in driving away depression and anxiety. As an antidepressant, patients with acute depression or those undergoing rehabilitation can be given routine and regular doses of the essential oil to bring positivity into their lives.

•       Rose essential oil may calm down a patient's high fever by sedating the inflammation. It can also be beneficial in other cases of inflammation caused by microbial infection, ingestion of poisonous materials, indigestion and dehydration. This can result in a reduction in associated conditions like rheumatism, arthritis, gout and fever.

•       Topically applying rose oil to wounds helps to protect them from becoming septic and developins infections.

•       Rose essential oil efficiently relieves spasms in the respiratory system and intestines, as well as muscular spasms in various limbs. It also helps to cure convulsions, muscle pulls, cramps and spasmodic cholera caused due to spasms.

•       Rose essential oil has the ability to behave as a shield and antivital agent and it has been shown that it can protect against many types of viral infections.

•       The scent of roses can lead to sexual arousal, as it boosts the libido while invoking romantic feelings which are essential for a successful sex life. This can reduce symptoms of sexual dysfuntion, erectle disorder, frigidity and general disinterest in sexual activity.

•       The astringent properties of rose oil has several different benefits. It strengthens gums and hair roots while toning and lifting skin and contracting muscles, intestines and blood vessels. It protects against the untimely loss of teath and hair, wrinkles, the loss of firmness of intestines and muscles of the abdominal area and limbs associated with aging. Above all, rose essential oil helps to stop the flow of blood from wounds and cuts by contracting the blood vessels. This astringent property can also cure certain types of diarrhea.

•       Rose oil is a good bactericide. It can be used in treating typhoid, diarrhea, cholera, food poisoning and other diseases which are associated to bacteria. Furthermore, it can cure internal bacterial infections like those in the colon, stomach, intestines and urinary tract as well as external infections on the skin, ears, eyes and wounds.

This is to inform you that we are not doctors. What is written above has a simple character and in no way replaces medical application. Always consult your doctor about your health issues.