Rosaceae
Rose Otto
Rosa damascena
✓ Generally Safe
Caution in Pregnancy
Origin: Bulgaria, Turkey, Morocco
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Extraction Method
Steam distillation
Plant Part
Flowers
Aroma Profile
Rich, floral, honey-like, complex, luxurious
Dilution Ratio
1%
💧 Applications
🌬️ Aromatherapy🖐️ Topical (diluted)💨 Diffuser💆 Massage🛁 Bath
💊 Therapeutic Uses
Depression, grief, hormone balance, skin regeneration, aphrodisiac, heart-opening. Most complex and expensive oil.
🔬 Main Constituents
Citronellol, geraniol, nerol, nonadecane, linalool
🎨 Blends Well With
Bergamot, Cedarwood, Frankincense, Geranium, Jasmine
⚠️ Safety Information
Safety Rating
✓ Generally Safe
Pregnancy
Caution in Pregnancy
Drug Interactions
None known
Contraindications: Generally very safe. Avoid excessive use in pregnancy (mild emmenagogue).
Side Effects: Rare sensitization