Rose oil can be found both as an absolute and as a steam distilled essential oil. Aromatherapy is a science. Each oil carries a unique chemical signature which is composed of hundreds of constituents. The science applies to understanding these unique chemical and therapeutic properties and then using that knowledge to restore health and balance to our lives. By choosing specific oils in single notes or in synergistic combinations, we can produce certain beneficial effects either physically or emotionally, through evoking different moods.
Essential oils share common medicinal qualities.
As an antibacterial and antiseptic, essential oils inhibit the growth of bacteria. As an anti-inflammatory, essential oils reduce swelling and as an analgesic, they help reduce pain. The sense of smell is thousands of times more powerful than that of taste, yet it is our most neglected sense. The olfactory nerve is a direct extension of the brain. Therefore, aromas are the most direct sensory link between the environment and the brain and can have a far reaching effect on our consciousness.