Ravensara aromatica

Origin - Madagascar
Wild grown
Steam distilled - from the leaves

• Therapeutic grade
• Spicy, pepper-like aroma
• Aromatherapy use - Anti-infectious, antiviral, antibacterial, antimicrobial

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This is true Ravensara essential oil, wild grown in Madagascar. Ravensara is a powerful antiviral oil that reportedly strengthens the immune system; it can be used to treat 'flu and respiratory symptoms. It is also appears to be an excellent muscle and nerve tonic.

Ravensara is a truly versatile and all around great aromatherapeutic essential oil.

The aroma of Ravensara essential oil is similar to but nicer than Eucalyptus.

Rosa damascena

Origin - Turkey

Steam distilled - from the flowers

Rose Otto - 10% dilution in fractionated coconut oil is also available.

• Therapeutic grade
• Fine perfumery grade
• Middle note
• The oil of love
• Fresh, deeply floral scent
• Deep psychological effect
• Encourages opening of the heart, soothes the emotions
• Aromatherapy use - Antidepressant, antibacterial, antiviral, astringent, aphrodisiac, sedative, appetite regulator, tonic for the heart, liver, stomach, uterus

It is with great pleasure that we offer our one hundred percent pure Rose Otto from Turkey. It is fresh, warm, deeply floral and rich with hints of fruit and faint pepper undertones - a truly sublime Rose Otto!

For its perfume, the rose reigns supreme amongst the flowers of the world. Homer and Pliny, Ovid and Virgil refer especially to the rose being esteemed more for its perfume than for its beauty, writes Roy Genders. Jeanne Rose states that the first distillation of rose oil was probably by the Arabs in 500 AD, although ancient drawings show primitive stills as far back as 10,000 BC.

Our Rose Otto oil is a pale yellow liquid that will form (as do all true steam distilled Rose oils) white or colorless crystals of one of its components - stearopten - at a temperature of around 70 degrees Fahrenheit; the oil will solidify into a thin paste-like mass at even cooler temperatures. This does not alter the quality of the oil. By gently rolling the bottle between your hands, the oil will soon warm and return to a completely liquid state.

There is perhaps no better essential oil for women and men than Rose oil for use in treating conditions of the reproductive system. It is highly valued in formulas for mature, dry and sensitive skin, and its tonic action on the heart appears to help relieve cardiac congestion, improve sluggish circulation, and tone the capillaries.

In perfumery, Rose Otto is more potent than rose absolutes, so you can use a smaller amount to achieve the same level of odor intensity. According to Steffen Arctander, even trace amounts (fractions of one percent) of Rose Otto in many types of perfume blends can do wonders. In fact, we suggest that care must be taken not to use too much, as it can overpower a formula. Happily, Rose Otto combines well with many other essential oils and is useful for "rounding off" blends.

We are excited to be able to share with you our very affordable and especially beautiful Rose Otto.

Rosa damascena

Origin - Bulgaria
Solvent extracted - from the flowers

Bulgarian Rose Absolute - 10% dilution in fractionated coconut oil is also available.

• Middle note
• Fine perfumery grade
• The oil of love
• Hypnotic
• Fresh, floral scent
• Encourages a feeling of happiness and contentment

The Bulgarian Rose and its wonderful fragrance is one of the most sought after essential oils for use in perfumery. It has a deep yet soft and hypnotic fragrance.

Used throughout history for its lovely scent, Rose oil is the premier oil of love, esteemed for being a classical "heart opener". In aromatherapy, rose is used for depression, in skin formulas, and as a tonic for the female reproductive system.

Our Bulgarian Rose Absolute is very concentrated - please dilute this oil into jojoba oil (or perfumer's alcohol) prior to using. Feel free to use it in your natural perfume blends, especially in combination with Jasmine, Ylang Ylang, and Sandalwood. Also try blending Rose Absolute with our Amber Essence Oil to make your own unique amber rose oil.

Rosa damascena

Origin - Morocco
Solvent extracted - from the flowers

Moroccan Rose Absolute - 10% dilution in fractionated coconut oil is also available.

• Middle to top note
• The oil of love
• Fresh, sweet, floral scent
• Encourages a feeling of happiness and contentment

We are happy to be able to offer this wonderful rose oil from Morocco. It is slightly sweeter than the Bulgarian rose and will act as a better middle to top note than the Bulgarian rose. They are both very nice and highly recommended. They can also be effectively blended together.

For aromatherapy, we recommend the rose otto, which is steam distilled, however for perfumery it doesn't get much better than this.

Rosmarinus officinalis - 1,8 Cineole Chemotype

• Therapeutic grade
• Middle note
• Stimulant, antioxidant
• Fresh, herbaceous, evergreen scent
• Aromatherapy use - Antibacterial, antifungal, antiseptic, general stimulant, improves circulation, treats rheumatic pains, dandruff, hair loss, earaches, useful for skin care

Rosemary is a well known herb native to the Mediterranean region. Rosemary essential oil is used therapeutically in skin and hair care products as well as memory formulas and various liniments.

This Rosemary essential oil is the chemotype 1,8 Cineole, especially useful against staph and strep bacteria. It is less camphorous than some other types of rosemary. It also has a lower ketone content than the Verbenone chemotype, thus it is considered a safer essential oil.

Avoid use during pregnancy. Not for use by people with high blood pressure or a history of epilepsy.

Rosmarinus officinalis - Verbenone Chemotype

• Therapeutic grade
• Middle note
• Stimulant, antioxidant
• Fresh, herbaceous, evergreen scent
• Aromatherapy use - Antibacterial, antifungal, antiseptic, general stimulant, improves circulation, treats rheumatic pains, dandruff, hair loss, earaches, useful for skin care

Rosemary is a well known herb native to the Mediterranean region. Rosemary essential oil is used therapeutically in skin and hair care products as well as memory formulas and various liniments.

This Rosemary essential oil is the chemotype Verbenone. It is particularly valuable for its skin regenerating qualities. Rosemary Verbenone is considered the finest rosemary essential oil for the skin. It is also especially effective for bronchial conditions and colds.

Avoid use during pregnancy. Not for use by people with high blood pressure or a history of epilepsy.

Rosmarinus officinalis

Origin - Spain
Certified Organic
CO2 Extract - from the leaves

• Therapeutic Grade
• Lightly scented
• Use as an antioxidant in your essential oil formulas

Our certified organic Rosemary Antioxidant is an oil soluble CO2 extract of rosemary leaves. It is a viscous liquid that provides antioxidant properties greater than mixed tocopherols, however, it has a mild rosemary aroma.

Using Rosemary Antioxidant (also known as Rosemary Extract) in your cosmetic formulas is a natural way to extend the shelf life. A small amount (.2% of the formula) is recommended, and at this low percentage the mild aroma should not have an effect on your formula.