In 6th century BC., the renowned lyric poet Anacreon of Greece sang that healing rose balm calms the heart that beats in agony.
According to 17th century pharmacologist N. Culpeper, "dried red rose petals in tincture or powder form will relieve heavy menstruation, hematemesis and other bleedings. Rose infusions in wine relieve headaches, toothaches, pain of the eyes, ears, throat and gums. It also cures pain in the abdomen and the uterus."
The remedial powers of the rose were also widely known in Asia. In the oldest known Chinese Book of Medicinal Plants, roses are deemed "effective for dropsy and constipation".
In recent years, our research proved that the rose flower contains Vitamin A, C and P and has medicinal effects such as relieving stress-induced fatigue, stiff shoulders, insomnia, stomachache and nervousness. And aside from all its medicinal effects, a bouquet of roses can certainly ease a stressful day and make your life much brighter.
Rose: queen of perfume
Rose de Mai
Rose de Mai
Did you know that most perfumes contain roses in their fragrance composition? Marilyn Monroe was probably unaware that the famous Chanel fragrance she wore to bed also contained rose essences.
Today, perfumes are made by blending 100 to 700 different types of essences. The type of essences blended as well as their composition are trade secrets. "White Rose Natural" is one of Shiseido's representative rose fragrances.
Jasmine is called King, and Rose the Queen of the numerous flowers that exude essential oils. Unlike jasmine whose strong scent is cherished by some but disliked by others, the rose enjoys unanimous popularity. It blends naturally with most other essences to help create the scent of one's preference.
Today, perfumes are made by blending 100 to 700 different types of essences. The type of essences blended as well as their composition are trade secrets. "White Rose Natural" is one of Shiseido's representative rose fragrances.
Jasmine is called King, and Rose the Queen of the numerous flowers that exude essential oils. Unlike jasmine whose strong scent is cherished by some but disliked by others, the rose enjoys unanimous popularity. It blends naturally with most other essences to help create the scent of one's preference.
In search of 1000 modern roses
Peace
Peace
There is a substantial difference between the scent of roses now being grown in parks and gardens, and the fragrant roses of Bulgaria, Turkey, France and Morocco cultivated for essential oils.
Taking note of this, Shiseido has conducted extensive analysis of the scent of modern roses. After studying over 1000 species for 8 years, a new aromatic chemical not contained in the original species were found in modern roses. This ingredient, of a moist green note with a phenolic spicy/powdery odor, is a characteristic common to all modern roses.
In contrast with the essence roses that have a smothering note, modern roses have a soft sweet note, as well as a refreshing note like a green violet. By analyzing these aromatic contents, Shiseido proved the difference between the two types of roses in terms of the ingredients they contained. More than 540 ingredients have been discovered in this manner so far.
Taking note of this, Shiseido has conducted extensive analysis of the scent of modern roses. After studying over 1000 species for 8 years, a new aromatic chemical not contained in the original species were found in modern roses. This ingredient, of a moist green note with a phenolic spicy/powdery odor, is a characteristic common to all modern roses.
In contrast with the essence roses that have a smothering note, modern roses have a soft sweet note, as well as a refreshing note like a green violet. By analyzing these aromatic contents, Shiseido proved the difference between the two types of roses in terms of the ingredients they contained. More than 540 ingredients have been discovered in this manner so far.
Bulgaria: land of sweet-smelling roses
Bulgarian fields of roses
Bulgarian fields of roses
Today, there are basically two main regions that cultivate roses for exuding essences. The first is Bulgaria and Turkey that mainly cultivate improved species of R. damascena and the second is Southern France and Morocco that mainly cultivate R. centifolia.
Among them, the Bulgarian rose is especially well-known for its supreme quality, since Bulgarian soil and climatic conditions are said to be ideal for cultivating roses. Bulgaria is the main producer of roses for essences and exports more than 1300 to 1400 kilograms of essential oils annually.
1400 flowers are needed to obtain 1 gram of precious essential oil which is the natural exude of the rose. 3 tons of roses are needed to obtain 1 kilogram of essential oil.
When the flower-picking season comes in June and July, school closes and the whole family goes to the fields to pick the precious flowers. Picking starts as early as 4 in the morning and continues until 10 am. One picker will pick about 30 to 50 kilos of roses in a matter of six hours. Picking begins early to minimize the dissipation of aromatic contents by sun exposure, for this deteriorates the quality of the roses. The picked flowers are steamed at about 120°C, and are distilled for 3 hours to exude the essential oil of the rose, as well as rose water.
Among them, the Bulgarian rose is especially well-known for its supreme quality, since Bulgarian soil and climatic conditions are said to be ideal for cultivating roses. Bulgaria is the main producer of roses for essences and exports more than 1300 to 1400 kilograms of essential oils annually.
1400 flowers are needed to obtain 1 gram of precious essential oil which is the natural exude of the rose. 3 tons of roses are needed to obtain 1 kilogram of essential oil.
When the flower-picking season comes in June and July, school closes and the whole family goes to the fields to pick the precious flowers. Picking starts as early as 4 in the morning and continues until 10 am. One picker will pick about 30 to 50 kilos of roses in a matter of six hours. Picking begins early to minimize the dissipation of aromatic contents by sun exposure, for this deteriorates the quality of the roses. The picked flowers are steamed at about 120°C, and are distilled for 3 hours to exude the essential oil of the rose, as well as rose water.
Source:Hindustanis.org
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