PARTS USED
Fresh flowers (petals)
NATIVE REGIONS
Bulgaria & Turkey
PREPARATIONS
Rosa damascena
COMMON NAMES
Rose, Bulgarian rose
Rosaceae
FAMILY
Primary Constituents
Monoterpenol
Citronellol
Geraniol
Rose essential oil has over 275 constituents. Citronellol and Geraniol make up between 35% and 85% depending on the quality.
Therapeutic Actions
analgesic | anthelmintic | antibacterial | anticancer |
anticonvulsant | antidepressant | antifungal | anti-inflammatory |
antimicrobial | antiphlogistic | antiseptic | antiviral |
aphrodisiac | astringent | bactericidal | cardiac tonic |
cholagogue | cosmetic | deodorant | depurative |
disinfectant | diuretic | emmenagogue | febrifuge |
germicidal | hepatic | hypotensive | immunostimulant |
hepatic | narcotic | nervine | stomachic |
tonic | vulnerary |
Common Uses
Skin concerns (acne, dermatitis, abscesses)
Fungal infections
Digestive issues (flatulence, gallbladder support, nausea)
Emotional support (stress, insomnia)
Libido function
Bacterial infections
Contraindications & Safety
For educational purposes only. These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent disease.