| Damask Rose |
| Botanical Name Rosa Damascena |
Family Name Rosaceae |
Origin Morocco, Turkey, France |
Note Middle to base note |
Part Used Petals |
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| Description | Cultivated in mountainous regions it has to be picked just after the dew and distilled immediately to maximise the oil yield. |
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| Extraction | Enfleurage |
| Constituents | Geranic, Citronnellol, geraniol, farnesol, nerol, eugenol, myrcene |
| Properties | Antidepressant, antiphlogistic, antiseptic, antispasmodic, aphrodisiac, bacteriacide, cholagogue, depurative, diuretic, emmenagogue, haemostatic, hepatic, laxative, sedative, splenetic |
| Indications | Calms pre menstrual tension. Helpful with sexual difficulties. Seems to have a tonic action on the heart by activating blood circulation and relieving cardiac congestion. |
| Precautions | Avoid during pregnancy. |
| Blends | Bergamot, Chamomile, Clary Sage, Galbanum, Geranium, Jasmine, Lavender, Neroli, Palmarosa, Patchouli, Sandalwood |