Rose
Organic rose petals can be bought from Zerbos Health Food Market on Plymouth Road, Livonia, Michigan. As with any of the herbs needed to make the products in the health recipes, the best product selection in the Detroit metropolitan area can be purchased locally, and the prices are reasonable. All of the following recipes are beneficial for good health practices.
Roses are used to help female reproductive complaints, upper respiratory complaints, prevent hair loss, skin disorders, and skin degeneration. The sugar contained in roses is important for its hydration properties and tonic effects. The herb also helps to harmonize formulas. Roses have general stimulating and reparative properties. The following recipe for royal treatment oil will replenish the facial oil in skin.
Royal Treatment Oil
| 2 tsp. hazelnut oil | 3 drops rose essential oil |
| 1 tsp. avocado oil | 3 drops of clary sage essential oil |
| 1 tsp. evening primrose oil | 2 drops of frankincense essential oil |
In a glass container, combine all ingredients. After placing on the lid, shake well, label, and store. To apply add a few drops onto fingertips and apply upwards avoiding the eye area. Apply twice daily.
Post-Partum Depression Synergy Blend
(Balance and uplift emotions)
| 4 drops lavender essential oil | 2 drops rose essential oil |
| 2 drops ylang ylang essential oil | 1 drop of mandarin essential oil |
| 2 drops clary sage essential oil |
Mix all ingredients in a small glass bottle. The blend can be added to the bath, used in a diffuser or aromatherapy lam, or applied on the skin in a lotion or carrier oil. Mellow Mist is a room spray used to relax the body.
Mellow Mist
| 1 cup distilled water | 10 drops of lavender essential oil |
| 20 drops mandarin essential oil | 10 drops of rose essential oil |
Fill a spray bottle with 1 cup of distilled water and essential oils. Shake well before each use as you mist a room.
References
Cooksley, Valerie Gennari. (2011). Aromatherapy: a lifetime guide to healing with essential oils
Duke, James A., Ph.D. & Castleman, Michael. (2011). Anti-Aging prescriptions
