Roses have been romanticized by artists and literary figures throughout history, but few have lauded them for their healing powers. Today, many companies and brands have started making rose essential oil that contains a high concentration and potency of the rose, making it ideal for periodic use after dilution.

Here are some ways using rose essential oil can be beneficial for your health and well-being.

Health Benefits Of Rose Essential Oil

Rose oil contains several healing and therapeutic properties, making it ideal for massages and aromatherapy. Here are some health benefits you should know of.

1. Relieves Menstrual Cramps

If you experience painful cramps during your menstrual cycle, using rose essential oil can help ease the pain. Take some diluted rose oil and massage it across your abdomen. You should soon begin to feel your cramps reducing.

2. Alleviates Stress And Anxiety

An aromatherapeutic benefit of rose essential oil is alleviating anxiety and stress. A study done with 100 expecting mothers during childbirth concluded that women who used rose oil were relatively less anxious during their deliveries.

For topical use, apply a little bit of diluted rose oil on your chest or add a few drops to your bathtub.

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3. Eases Inflammation

Some kinds of rose essential oils have also been found to carry anti-inflammatory properties, meaning that if you have any puffiness or irritation on your skin, regularly applying it can help ease the symptoms.

You can also add a few drops of rose oil into a diffuser with some water and use it for aromatherapy in your bathroom.

4. Increases Sex Drive

An interesting thing that has been observed in studies of both men and women with a kind of sexual dysfunction disorder is that rose essential oil can increase the sex drive, specifically the desire to have sex, as well as heighten sexual pleasure.

Some postulate that because rose essential oil stimulates the brain to release dopamine, this, in turn raises sex drive.

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5. Fights Bacteria And Fungi

Some research has also found that rose essential oil has anti-fungal and anti-bacterial properties. Bacteria that cause staph infections and strep throat can be reduced with the use of rose oil. The oil can also be used against a fungus that might develop in the mouth or gut.

Apply a diluted mixture of rose essential oil and a carrier oil you prefer to the affected area and notice your symptoms relieving in a few days. If your infection is spreading quickly and causing far too much discomfort, consult with a specialist immediately.

6. Reduces Symptoms Of Depression

You already know that rose oil contains properties that stimulate dopamine production in the brain. This also reduces your depressive symptoms and helps improve your mood, so try massage therapy using rose essential oil and feel the shift in your mood in a few hours.

Remember to dilute a few drops of essential oil into a carrier oil before using it, as direct use of essential oil on the skin can react.

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How To Safely Use Rose Essential Oil

When using any essential oil, you should keep in mind that most, if not all of them, are highly concentrated and therefore costly. That’s why experts recommend diluting them before use. Here are some safe ways you can use rose essential oil.

1. Carrier Oil

Add a few drops of rose essential oil to a carrier oil of your choosing, which you can use topically or add to a warm bath.

2. Diffuser

Add water to a diffuser along with some drops of rose oil and leave it on in your bedroom or bathroom. This will allow you to inhale the aroma safely.

3. Taking A Bath

Some drops of the diluted mixture can also be added to your bathtub for a session of aromatherapy.

Before using any of these methods on an essential oil, you must make sure that you don’t have a condition that could be exacerbated by its use. Consult with a dermatologist if you do, and dilute the essential oil well before applying anywhere on the skin.

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About The Author

The author is a writer and researcher on organic skincare products and writes part-time for Essentials By Y&S’s blog, offering information about essential oils and their use.