Description
Rose Oil
The essential oil derived from the rose plant has a wide range of
potential benefits.
What are the benefits of rose oil?
1. Eases pain
ostoperative children inhaled either almond oil or rose oil. The
patients in the group that inhaled rose oil reported a significant
decrease in their pain levels. Rose oil may have stimulated the
brain to release endorphins, often called the feel-good
hormone.
2. Relief from menstrual discomfort
Patients with menstrual pain received abdominal massages to relieve
their discomfort.
3. Decreases anxiety and stress
Rose oil has a relaxing effect on many people.
Effective for decreasing blood pressure, heart rates, breathing
rates, cortisol levels, and blood oxygen levels.
4. Antibacterial, antifungal properties
Essential oil distilled from roses can be effective against a wide
range of microbes that cause infections. This includes E. coli, as
well as some strains of the bacteria that can cause staph
infections (Staphylococcus) and strep throat (Streptococcus).
Rose oil was effective against Candida albicans, which can cause
fungal infections in the mouth, gut, and vagina.
5. Stimulates sex drive
Rose oil increased sexual desire and sexual satisfaction among men
and, to a lesser extent, women.
Release of dopamine in the brain, a known motivator, may be what
spurs the increase in sexual desire, while simultaneously
alleviating symptoms of depression.
How to use rose oil
Rose oil is usually quite expensive and is highly potent. It should
be diluted whether you plan to inhale it or use it on your skin.
- To make a rose oil bath, add *0 drops of rose essential oil to
a carrier oil, then add to a warm tub. Essential oils should always
be diluted in a carrier oil before adding to water.
- To make a foot bath, add a few drops of diluted rose oil into
the foot bath and soak your feet for *0 minutes.