It is named for Damascus, Syria, the place of its origin. But Rosa damascena began its travels in Europe when the Romans began planting their favorite flowers all over the empire.

Perhaps the most fragrant rose species in the world, it is grown in the fields of France and Eastern Europe as a commercial source of rose oil. It is used to make attar of rose, a substance coveted by perfume makers. Damascus roses were brought to Spain and cultivated in the region of Castile, where it became known as Rose of Castile.

Even in the best case, only 10 g of the essential oil are distilled from as much as 100 kg fresh rose flowers (0.01%). Redistillation of the by-product rose water triples the yield, so that approximately 3000 to 5000 kg fresh rose flowers are needed for 1 kg rose oil. This low yield makes Damascus Rose essential oil one of the most coveted in the world.

Damascus Rose (Rosa damascena) has the highest frequency of any essential oil at 320 MHz. Its beautiful fragrance is intoxicating and aphrodisiac-like. Rose helps bring balance and harmony. It is used for the skin. It is stimulating and elevating to the mind, creating a sense of well-being.

Young Living Essential Oils are highly concentrated and are NOT adulterated, so a little bit goes a long way, thus one single drop goes a long way. The shelf-life for essential oils has not been established – oil residue from jars in Egyptian Tombs have been found to still be viable and that would be several thousand years later!

So, if you really love your partner, maybe try something a little bit different this year. Dispense with the dinner and a movie. Cook a simple, intimate meal at home and try some quality time together enhanced by the exquisite fragrance of Damascus Rose (#3623) essential oil.

Using YL Rose Oil Safely 

Dilution of Young Living’s Rose essential oil is usually NOT required; suitable for all but the most sensitive skin. Safe for children over 2 years old.

Rose Oil in Young Living Blends

Rose essential oil is found in the following Young Living blends (all of which have wonderful aromas, especially Gentle Baby and White Angelica):

• Envision (#3337)

• Forgiveness (#3339)

• Gathering (#3342)

• Gentle Baby (#3345)

• Humility (#3354)

• Harmony(#3351)

• Joy (#3372)

• SARA (#3417)

• Trauma Life (#6350)

• White Angelica (#3432)

Rose has a floral, relaxing, nurturing and uplifting effect. Awakens the heart, beauty and harmonizing.

Rose Oil can be helpful with:

Post natal depression, sadness and grief, helps relieve relationship issues, and may be used as an anti-inflammatory, prevent and reduce scarring and balances and elevates the mind. It may help asthma, chronic bronchitis, herpes simplex, impotence, scarring, sexual debilities, skin diseases and wrinkles. Strengthening to physical heart and circulatory system.

The petals were used in cooking (they still are) in the mid-East, rose water from the rose is used ceremonially, the essential oil is used in the healing arts and the flower itself is a symbol of undying love. 

Note: If pregnant or under a doctor’s care, consult your physician.

Learn more about the Damascus Rose at Gernot Katzer’s Spice Pages 

Article by Young Living Distributor Curt Siters (#876168) visit Curt’s YL website – http://WiseManOils.com