Pure Rose OilsPure rose oil is a wonderfully sweet, calming and soothing essence that is extracted from fresh and choicest of roses. Used as aromatherapy essential oil, pure rose oil is used for treating many health related issues including lack of sleep. There are many legendary myth tales involving the origin of rose flower. But whether the rose flower was formed from the blood of the beautiful Venus or the blood of Greek God Adonis, or whether it was the sweat of Prophet Mohammed, one thing is for sure that the rose flower is and will always be "Queen of the Flowers". According to any other popular Greek myth, the rose flower is said to have been created when the Goddess of flower (in Greek Mythology) discovered the still body of a nymph deep in the woods. The Goddess with the help of other Gods successfully transformed the lifeless nymph into a beautiful, sweet smelling flower. Of course, the contributions of other Gods can't be ignored. So Aphrodite, the Greek Goddess of love, gave the flower its beauty, the nectar and sweet scent was given by Dionysus, the wine God, and the three Graces were responsible for lending charm, joy and brightness to the nymph-flower. But that's not all. Two more Gods, Zephyr, who blew the clouds away, and Apollo, the sun God who shined to make the rose flower bloom also contributed in their own unique way to bring to life the "Queen of the Flowers". From Greeks, to Romans to contemporary times, the rose flower has maintained it universal and timeless appeal for people the world over. Associated with love, passion, beauty, mystery, and healing, the eternal rose has been used since centuries by famous beauties and common people alike. Cleopatra loved to walk on floors covered with delicate rose petals, while Napoleon was known to offer bags containing rose petals to be boiled in white wine and taken a medicine to sure several ailments. And even today, rose water, pure rose essential oil, and rose perfume oil are used in various different ways for beauty treatments, spa treatments, and aromatherapy. Typically, rose flower and pure rose perfume oil is associated with women. However, pure rose petal oil or pure rose essence is also a great aphrodisiac when mixed with other essential oils like patchouli etc. Did you know that it takes 60,000 fresh rose blossoms picked in the wee hours of the morning to extract 1 oz of pure rose essential oil! Perhaps, that is why today, pure rose oil one of the priciest and most precious aromatherapy essential oils in the world. The pure rose oil has uplifting, soothing, calming and aphrodisiac characteristics and is most beneficial when used on any type of skin. The aroma, form, color and effect of rose flowers have been interlaced with our history from very long. The rose flower has been a singular source of inspiration, and love for many poets, writers, and lovers across the world. No wedding or Valentine Day is complete without the presence of fresh and blood red rose blossoms that fill the room with a wafting fragrance that refuses to die even after the flowers have long wilted. Once you have smelled the sweet and lingering perfume of pure rose essential oil, you will never settle for synthetic rose essence. The potency and sheer magnetic appeal of this aromatherapy essential oil and flower refuses to go away! |