Rose Damascena Essential Oil

Rosa damascena

Plant and Oil Description

A symbol of beauty and love, the sweet, delicate scent and inherent elegance of the Damask rose has inspired poets and artists for centuries. The plant is believed to have originated in the foothills of central Asia but was introduced to Europe via the Middle East in the city of Damascus, Syria, which is how the plant received its name. The Damask rose bush grows up to 7-feet tall, with blooms varying from pale pink to light red. The flower petals themselves are edible and are often used as a garnish, to flavor desserts, or to create herbal teas. To create precious rose oil, the roses must be plucked by hand before sunrise, then the petals are used to extract the oil. 

What’s it Good For?

1. Stress and anxiety – The aroma of SenseLAB’s rose oil helps cultivate a calming presence to help bring a sense of balance and peace in times of stress or anxiety. Studies have shown decreased levels of blood pressure, heart rate, breathing rate, cortisol levels, and blood oxygen levels after aromatherapy sessions using rose oil—even lessening anxiety levels for women during childbirth. Use our rose oil in a warm bath, diffuser, or simply add a drop to a tissue and inhale the aroma when you’re on the go.
2. Women’s health – Cramps are no fun. Massaging rose oil into the abdomen with a carrier oil may help relieve menstrual cramps, according to one study. You can also add our rose oil to a hot bath to alleviate the pain associated with cramps. Combine with SenseLAB’s chamomile, clary sage, or anise oil, which have similar properties.
3. Depression and sex drive – Clinical studies have examined the use of rose oil in aromatherapy to help alleviate depression, including major depressive disorder and postpartum depression. Rose oil stimulates the production of dopamine in the brain, which can alleviate symptoms of depression. Increased dopamine levels may also naturally increase sex drive for both men and women. Massage our rose oil into the skin weekly with a carrier oil for best results. Other essential oils that stimulate dopamine production include SenseLAB’s bergamot, lemon, and turmeric oils.

How to Use It?

Add to a warm bath, diffuser, or tissue and inhale the aroma to decrease stress and anxiety. Massage into the abdomen with a carrier oil or add to a hot bath to help relieve menstrual cramps. Dilute with a carrier oil and use in an aromatherapy massage to aid with depression and increasing sex drive. Pairs well with chamomile, clary sage, anise, bergamot, lemon, and turmeric oil.

How it’s made?

It takes approximately 20.000 blossoms to make 10 ml of pure SenseLAB Rose Damascena Essential Oil.

Rose Damascena Essential Oil Physical Properties

Our carefully crafted  Rose Damascena Essential Oil is a very fine quality essential oil made from the delicate petals of the freshly picked Rosa damascena flowers cultivated and harvested exclusively in the Bulgarian countryside.

Origin: Bulgaria

Parts used: Flowers

Extraction method: Steam distilled

Note classification: Middle to Top

Appearance: Colorless to pale yellow transparent liquid

Blend ideas of Rose Damascena Essential Oil

Rose Damascena blends well with Lemon, Sandalwood, Vetiver, Bergamot, Cinnamon, Ylang-Ylang, Neroli, Helichrysum, and Clove.

SenseLAB “Vintage Rose” Signature Blend: 

• 3 drops Rose Damascena
• 2 drops Lavender
• 2 drops Jasmine

SenseLAB “Unwind” Signature Blend: 

• 1 drop Rose Damascena
• 2 drops Sandalwood 
• 2 drops Patchouli

SenseLAB “Divine Intervention” Signature Blend: 

• 4 drops Rose Damascena
• 4 drops Ylang-Ylang
• 3 drops Sandalwood
• 5 drops Lemon

SenseLAB “Soft Love” Signature Blend: 

• 2 drops Rose Damascena
• 1 drop Patchouli

SenseLAB “Rose D” Signature Blend: 

4 drops Rose Damascena

2 drops Grapefruit

2 drops Sandalwood 

2 drop Orange

1 drop Bergamot

1 drop Jasmine

Cautions / Safe use

These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent disease.

Possible skin sensitivity. Keep out of children. If you are pregnant, nursing, or under a doctor’s care, consult your physician. Avoid contact with eyes, inner ears, and sensitive areas.