The Essential Oil From Pink Roses Provide Healthful Benefits

Roses give off the feeling of warmth, giving, and love, but they also hold special benefits. There are many therapeutic benefits of roses that go back a long time in history. Roses are used in aromatherapy for the beneficial effects it has for the heart and sense of well being. Rose petals produce rose oil and rose water that are manufactured into a topical substance. An extraction of fresh pink rose petals yields an essential oil that is used as an antidepressant, antiseptic, antiviral, laxative and for tonic benefits. The essential oils of lavender, geranium, bergamot, and chamomile are frequently mixed with scented rose oil in aromatherapy products

The soothing benefit of rose oil is mostly associated with topical creams or lotions. With its powerful antiseptic properties it soothes and heals skin conditions including cuts and burns and acts as a cell rejuvenator. The creams and lotions are used for dry and sensitive skin and toning of aging skin making it look younger. Rose oil can also soothe the nerves when used as a therapeutic sedative. It is beneficial as a treatment for stress, peptic ulcers, nervous tensions, and even heart disease. The power of a single rose has many beneficial effects on health and well being.

Rose petals are put through a double distillation process that produces two products, the first is attar of roses and the by-product is rose water. This process is very expensive and the products are often reserved for skin creams and lotions, suitable for all skin types. Rose oil is often used as massage oil because of its soothing effects.

A positive influence on such conditions as circulation, bile secretion, digestion, and problems with nausea and constipation are among other therapeutic benefits of roses. It can be used to purge the body of toxins and waste products. There are many people that will add rose petals to a cup of hot tea to soothe their sore throat. Rose hips are the seed pod of roses and are extremely high in Vitamin C. These hips added to tea help to remedy bladder infections and diarrhea. This tea is also a great source of vitamin C. Other vitamins that you can find in rose hips include E, D, B3 and A.

Romantic symbols using the rose have been important throughout history. As symbols of love and marriage, roses are often given to celebrate Valentine's Day. According to legend Cleopatra used rose oil to seduce Mark Anthony. The Romans and East Indians used roses as decorations for weddings and funerals. It was believed that if you scattered the petals at banquets it would prevent drunkenness. In medieval periods the shields of warriors were often decorated with roses. They were frequently used for religious rituals and as an integral part of meditation rituals.

The many therapeutic benefits have been discussed as well as the visual and sensory delight they emit. When you stop to see and smell a beautiful rose be sure to experience the uplifting feeling they create.

By: Valerie Knotts

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