Appearance: Roses are upright, spreading or climbing shrubs, most of which have prickles, needles or bristles. The stem is thick and clumpy, the branchlets are densely villous, and there are needles and glandular hairs, and the skin prickles are villous. Pinnately compound leaves alternate, leaflets 5-9, elliptic or elliptic obovate, margin sharply serrated, upper dark green, glabrous, veins sunken, pleated, lower grayish green, midvein raised, reticulate conspicuously, densely covered with villi and glandular hairs. Flowers solitary in axillary, or several fascicled, bracts ovate, margin glandular hairs, pedicels densely villous and glandular hairs, flowers 4-5.5 cm in diameter, petals obovate, double to semi-double, aromatic, purplish red to white, style free, hairy, slightly protruding outside calyx mouth, much shorter than stamen. Fruit oblate spherical, brick-red, fleshy, smooth, persistent sepals.
Plant family Genus: Rosaceae Rosa.
Common name: Wandering flower, Assassin, rose through the heart, etc.
Extraction site: Mainly flowers, especially petal parts, where aromatic substances and active ingredients are concentrated.
Extraction method:
Steam distillation method: the rose petals into the distillation equipment, the use of steam to bring out the volatile aromatic components, after condensation of oil and water separation, rose essential oil. This method is simple to operate, low cost, and can better retain the natural properties of essential oils.
Solvent extraction method: The use of organic solvents (such as petroleum ether, ethanol, etc.) to dissolve the aromatic substances in the petals, and then remove the solvent by distillation and other methods to obtain rose extract, and then further treatment can obtain rose net oil. This method can extract more aroma components, but there may be solvent residues.
Supercritical carbon dioxide extraction method: The use of carbon dioxide in supercritical state as an extractant, because of its good solubility and diffusion, can efficiently extract the effective components in rose, and environmentally friendly, no solvent residue, but the equipment cost is high.
Main chemical components: The main components of rose essential oil include citronellol, geraniol, nerolol, phenylethanol, eugenol and other terpene alcohol compounds, as well as some esters, aldehydes, ketones and so on. In addition, it also contains flavonoids, polyphenols, polysaccharides and other components, with antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and other biological activities.
Main producing area:
China: Pingyin in Shandong Province, Wushui in Gansu Province, Kunming in Yunnan Province and Hotan in Xinjiang Province are the main producing areas. Shandong Pingyin rose has a long history of cultivation, with large flowers and rich aroma. Gansu bitterwater rose is cold and drought tolerant, with unique aroma; The climate in Kunming, Yunnan province is suitable, roses bloom all the year round, and the yield is large. Xinjiang Hotan rose grows in a unique geographical environment with excellent quality.
Abroad: Bulgaria is the world famous rose producing area, mainly Damascus rose, its essential oil production and quality are in the forefront of the world; The Grasse region of France is also rich in roses, which are used in the production of high-end products such as perfume; Turkey's rose industry is also relatively developed, and rose products have a certain share in the international market.
Aroma: Belongs to the sweet floral notes, aroma rich, elegant and delicate, both fresh floral smell, but also with a hint of fruit aroma, rich level, intoxicating.
Aroma concentration: The aroma is rich and volatile, and its unique fragrance can be smelled at a certain distance, especially when the flowers are in full bloom, the aroma is more intense and lasting.
Suitable essential oils:
Lavender essential oil: The combination of the two can add a romantic floral atmosphere while soothing and relaxing, and can be used in aromatherapy to help relax the body and mind and improve sleep.
Geranium essential oil: mixed with rose essential oil, can regulate emotions, balance endocrine, physical and mental conditioning of women has a good effect.
Sandalwood essential oil: With rose essential oil, can create a warm, quiet, romantic atmosphere, often used in high-end aromatherapy products.
Ylang Ylang Essential oil: Used with rose essential oil, it can enhance the aroma's hierarchy and depth, bring a unique sensory experience, and also relieve anxiety and boost self-confidence.
Functional characteristics:
Beauty and skin care: with antioxidant, moisturizing, whitening, freckle and other effects, can improve skin dry, dull, slack and other problems, make skin smooth, delicate, elastic.
Regulate emotions: Its aroma can soothe nerves, relieve anxiety, depression, tension and other bad emotions, make people feel happy, relax.
Antibacterial and anti-inflammatory: It has an inhibitory effect on some common bacteria and fungi, and can be used as an auxiliary treatment for skin inflammation, such as acne and eczema.
Endocrine regulation: helps to regulate the female endocrine system, relieve dysmenorrhea, menstrual irregularities and other symptoms, but also improve menopause discomfort.
Common application:
Muscle conditioning: Massage the muscles after diluting rose essential oil, which can promote blood circulation, relieve muscle soreness and fatigue, and relax muscle tension. For example, after exercise, take 3-5 drops of rose essential oil, add 10ml of base oil (such as sweet almond oil, olive oil), mix well, apply on sore muscles, gently massage until absorbed.
Immune system: Inhaling the aroma of rose essential oil through aromatherapy can regulate mood, enhance the body's immunity, and help ward off disease. During the flu season, you can use an indoor aromatherapy machine and add 5-8 drops of rose essential oil to fill the room with fragrance. In addition, drinking rose tea can also supplement nutrition and enhance the body's resistance.
Nervous system: A few drops of rose essential oil on the pillow before going to bed, or aromatherapy, can soothe nerves, reduce anxiety, insomnia and other symptoms, help relax the body and mind, promote sleep. You can also drop rose essential oil on a cotton ball and place it next to your pillow for continuous fragrance. You can also use a bath to add 5-8 drops of rose essential oil to warm water and soak for 20-30 minutes to relax and relieve stress.
Taboo to use:
For allergic people: Before use, it is necessary to conduct an allergy test on a small area of skin, such as applying a small amount of diluted essential oil on the inside of the wrist, observing for 24 hours, if there is no allergic reaction such as redness, swelling, itching, etc., then normal use. Not for those allergic to roses.
Pregnant and breastfeeding women: Use with caution, large amounts of use may have an impact on the fetus or baby, if necessary, be sure to use under the guidance of a doctor.
Patients with low blood pressure: Avoid heavy use, as rose oil may lower blood pressure further.
Avoid contact with sensitive parts: Avoid direct contact of essential oil with eyes and mucous membranes. In case of accidental contact, rinse immediately with plenty of water. In case of serious symptoms, seek medical attention in time.
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