Published By: Nirtika Pandita

The various health benefits of Rose oil

It is not just its fragrance that makes it appealing, but these benefits too

Extracted from the petals of the mesmerizing red roses, rose oil comes with various health benefits. Due to its higher health benefits and values for the human body, rose oils are the most widely used essential oil in perfumery and for various alternative medicinal practices. From ancient times, rose oil has been used as therapeutic as well as for therapy purposes. Here are some rose oil health benefits that can help you think about adding it to your lifestyle.

Highly helpful in stress reduction

With the rising competition in the workplace and otherwise, the rise in mental health issues is also rising. Such stress causes the blood pressure to rise, leading to increased heart rate, hence causing breathing issues. When one is under some kind of mental stress they start to breathe heavily and often find it difficult to breathe normally. Under such circumstances, application or inhalation of the smell of rose oil helps in bringing down the heart rate and helps calm the breathing. Thus, rose oil brings balance by calming down and reducing stress.

Effective antibacterial properties

A beautiful flower that it is, symbolizing love, rose is a great fungal repellent too. Rose oil comes with impeccable antifungal and antibacterial properties. The application or inhalation of rose oil helps in fighting a variety of infection-inducing microbes. Its benefits range from having a soothing effect on the gut and mouth by removing the infection-causing microbes.

It helps in easing the pain.

Rose oil is highly beneficial for people with a low tolerance for pain and not interested in popping pain killers. Then rose oil is your solution. Just the inhalation of rose oil will ease the pain significantly, as it effectively releases endorphins, which are the feel-good hormones. Due to its effectiveness, it is used in aromatherapy, especially for people suffering from joint pains or people recovering from surgery.

Effective in promoting hair growth

It is proven to have shown results on the skin, for it brings the glow, suppleness and helps refine the skin. It has equal benefits in showing results on the hair as well. When used in composition with some other oil, it adds lustre to the hair.  Rose oil alone effectively promotes hair growth, makes the scalp healthier, and keeps it away from antifungal properties.