Roses are Red... Rockstar Results Of Rose

"What's in a name? That which we call a rose, by any other name would smell as sweet."

~Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare

Latin name for Rose, Rosa Rubiginosa

Why are we so obsessed with Rose at Thal Organics LLC?

Roses not only smell wonderful, look beautiful, taste yummy but the essential oil they provide also has health benefits when inhaled and when applied to skin and hair.

There are over 300 accepted species of rose. Only about 20 of these are the ancestors of all modern cultivated roses. Roses are some of the most economically important plants for their cut flowers, fragrance, beauty, and flavor.

What Type of Rose Oil is The Best?

All Rose Varieties have mental health effects such as relieves the trauma of loss and abuse, decreases stress and reduces depression. Offers a soft and balanced energy. Different varieties of Rose do however, have unique benefits such as Rosa Rugosa, also known as Beach Rose, is a deep magenta-colored rose that grows on sand dunes and is highly anti inflammatory. And Rosa Chinenses has shown to kill lung cancer cells. There are over 300 speiciesof rose accepted by most botanists, but the exact number can vary depending on the source. For example, Michel Gandoger counted 4,266 species in Europe and West Asia.

Rosa damascena as holy ancient herb with novel app aplications. The antimicrobial activity against gram positive and gram negative bacteria showed amazing results. In this study rose oil and rose water showed powerful against micro-organisms as a mouthwash, Rose was shown to be anti -seizer, anti -depressant, anti -inflammatory, antioxidant, and anti -cancer.

Bulgarian Rose Oil has been studied for its antifungal and antibacterial effects

Bulgarian Rose offers, emotional aphrodisiac, and is sed for scar reduction, urinary tract infections (UTI), staph & strep, herpes, immune system support.

Bulgarian Rose is sought after and deemed the best by many. Bulgarian rose oil is known for it's brilliant scent, and is used by high profile industries for their perfumes. Bulgarian Rose also has health benefits such as it's hydrating effects on skin and hair.

*Rose for skin, Rose is rich in vitamins and flavonoids, and can moisturize dry, sensitive, or mature skin, it is soothing and has anti-inflammatory properties that can reduce redness and calm acne. It can help reduce puffiness and redness, and rose can minimize the appearance of wrinkles, age spots, and scarring purifying. Rose can help remove oil and dirt from clogged pores.

Rose Oil also has hydrating benefits and locks in moisture to hair and skin, rose creates a protective barrier on the skin's surface, helping to seal in moisture and prevent water loss. Rose oil contains antioxidants that can help combat free radicals, which contribute to skin aging.

Why is Rose Oil so expensive?

It takes up to 5,00 kilograms (11023.11lb) of Rose flowers to make only One kilogram (2.20462lb) of Rose Oil. One kilogram of oil can sell up to 15,000 dollars. There is only a few weeks out of a year where rose flowers are harvested for Rose Oil distillation. Once the rose petals wilt they are not suitable for quality essential oil. Flowers are harvested in the early morning because that is when the petals have the highest oil consentration. Rose petals are distilled within minutes to a couple hours after harvested. High priced, true rose oil is expensive because of the amount of rose and labor it takes to make so little essential oil.

Interesting/Surprising facts about Rose.

*Rose is eatable

*Roses are one of the oldest flowers, with fossils dating back 35 million years. The oldest living rose is over 1,000 years old

*In 2006, a rare rose variety named Juliet sold for $15 million after breeder David Austin spent millions of dollars and about 15 years cultivating it.

*Blue roses are not a natural color for roses, but florists dye them this color. They symbolize mystery and intrigue.

*What do the different colors of Roses symbolize?

Red: Love and passion

White: Innocence, purity, and spirituality

Yellow: Joy, warmth, friendship, and happiness

Pink: Appreciation, admiration, gratitude, elegance, and sweetness

*On November 20, 1986, President Ronald Reagan officially made the rose the national flower of the United States.