Description
Rose Otto (10%) – Rosa damascena – Bulgaria
Family: Rosaceae
Origin: Bulgaria
Extraction: Steam distillation of petals
Volatility: Base note (euphoric)
Colour: Pale Yellow
Aroma: Sweet, exotic, flowery
Noted Constituents
Alcohols: Citronelol (28.29%), Geraniol (20.87%), Nerol (10.42%)
Other: Alkanes (19.42%), Methyleugenol (1.19%
Cautions / Safety Data
Avoid during pregnancy. Do not use on the skin full strength. Always dilute in appropriate carriers before use. Not for internal use. If suffering from serious medical conditions, consult a qualified health professional, experienced in the use of essential oils.
Useful Information
Rose oil must be cultivated at dawn well before sunrise and processed immediately to obtain the maximum yield of oil. It is one of the highest priced oils to obtain due to the substantial number of petals required to produce a relatively small amount of oil.
Rose Otto is mostly obtained through steam distillation methods. Since this process yields so little, it is so much more expensive than Rose Absolute which is extracted mostly with solvents providing a higher yield.
The trace element B-damasceone is found in the approximate amount of .14 % but is responsible for up to 70% of its characteristic rose aroma.
What does 10 mean%? We carry certain precious oils (Oakmoss, Jasmine, Neroli and Rose Absolute for example) in a diluted 10% version. For an oil to be precious it means that it is very difficult – and expensive – to extract and produce. For example, Rose must be cultivated at dawn and is processed immediately to obtain the maximum yield of oil. It is one of the highest priced oils to obtain due to the substantial number of petals required to produce a relatively small amount of oil. Precious oils are also very potent, and only really needed pure if you are doing something such as making perfume.
We provide a 10% dilution of our precious oils to keep them accessible and affordable. We carry all of our precious oils pure along with their more affordable 10% dilution.
We dilute all of our 10% essential oils in fractionated coconut oil. It is the best choice as it is light, has no odour, and will not oxidize essential oils in the mix. Clear jojoba oil can be used but it is approximately 3 times the price.
Disclaimer
Essential oils are not meant to be a replacement for traditional medical treatment of diseases and conditions. When in doubt, please consult a physician.
Image credit: Photo of Rose flower by H. Zell. Licensed under CC Attribution Share-Alike 3.0. This image has been edited/remixed.
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