ROSE - Essential Oil

I choose ROSE because on the month of February, we celebrate Love with Valentine's Day. Even though this day can represent doing something special with our loved ones, I believe we should be thankful for the Love we have around us every day.

Records indicate that the famed Arab doctor and alchemist Avicenna created Rose Essential Oil, possibly by accident, in tenth-century Persia. Since then, the rose has enjoyed great significance as an ingredient in health, household, cosmetic, religious and culinary preparations.

KEY PROPERTIES: antidepressant, anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic, astringent, sedative, tonic (heart, liver, stomach, uterus)

THE ROSE HAS TRADITIONALLY BEEN CALLED THE 'QUEEN OF FLOWERS', AND IS ASSOCIATED WITH VENUS, THE GODDESS OF LOVE AND BEAUTY.

MIND AND MOOD:The oil's physical effects may be less important than its ability to support the spirit and heal the emotions. As well as easing nervous tension, headaches, depression, insomnia and other stress-related disorders, it is thought to heal the 'inner child' and encourage the expression of Love and Enjoyment of Sensuality. Use it in a massage blend to counter grief, sadness, apathy, envy, vulnerability, sexual fears, self-image problems and shyness.