The rose bush is a small shrub with thorny stalks and dark green leaves and soft velvety blooms.
Pink roses are the roses used to make essential oils.
The essential oil rose is sought after for its aphrodisiac, and as a tonic for the heart and for its uplifting mental characteristics. The rose essential oil is extracted by steam distillation from fresh petals. It is used for its antidepressant, antiseptic, antiviral, laxative and tonic properties. Rose oil has a rich flowery aroma, and it is often blended with other essential oil such as bergamot, geranium, lavender and Roman chamomile when used in aromatherapy mixtures. Roses have been a romantic symbol throughout history.