Rose centifolia Essential Oil

Rosa centifolia species of the rosaceae family. A pale, yellow liquid with a deep sweet, rosy-floral, tenacious odour. It is steam distilled from the petals. Often called rose Maroc, French rose, attar of rose or cabbage rose. It is predominantly from Morocco. Rose centifolia is a good oil to use in rounding off skin blends.

Up to the Middle the Ages the rose played an essential part in the materia medica being used for lots of different disorders including digestive and menstrual problems, headaches and nervous tension, liver congestion, poor circulation, fever, eye infections and skin complaints. The rose has traditionally been associated with Venus, the Goddess of love and beauty. Today rose oil inspires emotional calm and stability without sedative effects. The aroma is powerful and comforting. Its physical actions are mildly astringent and balancing. Rosa centifolia has many of the same uses as Rosa damascena.

As for safety, cabbage rose is non-toxic, non- irritating and non- sensitizing.

Rose otto, Rose centifolia and Rose absolute are very feminine oils with a strong effect on the sexual sphere. The oils also have excellent skin care properties and are perfect for dry and mature ageing skin.