Essential Oil

Rose Oil

Rosa damascena

B Limited clinical evidence

Distilled from Damask roses, one of the world's most precious essential oils. Small aromatherapy studies suggest it may help ease anxiety.

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Rose Oil – Essential Oil

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PregnancyCaution
BreastfeedingCaution
ChildrenCaution
Drug interactionsNo recorded interactions
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Rose oil is steam-distilled from Rosa damascena flowers; about 3–4 tonnes of petals are needed for 1 kg of oil. In small clinical studies, inhaling rose oil helped ease anxiety and stress; study quality is limited. Diluted, it is also used in skin care.

Parts used: essential-oil
Key constituents: Citronellol, Geraniol, 2-Phenylethanol

Updated: October 15, 2026

ℹ Compiled from standard pharmacognosy references and clinical literature summaries where no formal EMA monograph exists.

What is it used for?

  • B Limited clinical evidence

    Limited clinical evidence: Supported by small-scale human clinical studies, though sample size and study quality are limited.

    How do we rate evidence levels? →

    Small aromatherapy studies suggest inhaling it may help ease anxiety and stress. [2]

  • T Traditional use

    Traditional use: Based on at least 30 years of documented traditional use rather than clinical trials.

    How do we rate evidence levels? →

    Diluted, it is traditionally used to care for dry skin. [2]

How is it used?

Inhalation

Put 1–2 drops on a diffuser or tissue and inhale.

Amount: As needed

[2]

Topical

Add at most 1–2 drops to 10 ml of carrier oil and apply to skin.

Amount: Once daily

[2]

Safety & interactions

⚠ External use only

  • Do not apply undiluted or swallow essential oil; keep out of reach of children.
  • Pure rose oil is very expensive; synthetic or diluted imitations are common.
  • May redden sensitive skin; patch-test first.
[2][1]

Drug interactions

No recorded interactions

Side effects

  • Skin irritation or allergy
  • Headache from strong scent

⚕ When to see a doctor

  • If high fever, shortness of breath or purulent/bloody phlegm develops
  • If symptoms do not improve within 1–2 weeks or worsen
  • If severe abdominal pain, jaundice, rash or allergic reaction occurs

Did you know?

Isparta in Turkey supplies a large share of the world's rose oil; about 3–4 tonnes of roses are picked for 1 kg of oil. [2]

Frequently asked questions

Does rose oil help stress?

Small studies saw inhaling it ease anxiety; evidence is limited.

Rose oil vs rose water?

Rose oil is the concentrated essential oil separated during distillation; rose water is the watery part with very little oil.

Can rose oil be swallowed?

No, essential oils are not for drinking.

Sources

  1. Herbs at a Glance: Evidence-Based Fact Sheets on Botanical ProductsNIH NCCIH · 2024
  2. Trease and Evans Pharmacognosy (16th Edition)Elsevier Health Sciences · 2009

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Rose Oil (Rosa damascena). Herbadex — Doğal Şifa Rehberi (2026). https://herbadex.com/en/herb/rose-oil/

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