Description
Rose Absolute Rosa damascena
Origin and Extraction:
Country of Origin: Bulgaria
Botanical Name: Rosa damascena
Plant Part: Flower
Extraction Method: Solvent extraction
Aroma:
Deep, warm and floral with a softness and richness that surpasses rose essential oil. Gently sweet, comforting and grounding without being overpowering. Because it is an absolute, it contains a broader range of plant compounds which many animals respond to particularly well.
The Plant:
Rosa damascena, the Damask rose, is one of the most ancient and revered flowering plants in the world, cultivated for centuries across Bulgaria, Turkey and Iran for its extraordinary fragrance. Bulgaria’s Rose Valley is considered the finest source of rose absolute in the world, where the flowers are handpicked at dawn during a brief harvest window in May and June.
Commonly selected by animals who are:
Fearful or anxious
Restless or unable to settle
Stressed or tense
Recovering from trauma
Rescue animals adjusting to a new home
Experiencing changes in their environment
In grief or emotional distress
It may:
Soothe feelings of overwhelm
Calm nervous tension
Ease fear
Support animals experiencing grief or sadness
Offer reassurance and a sense of safety and calm
Did You Know?
In zoopharmacognosy, Rose is one of the most frequently selected oils by rescue animals and those recovering from trauma. Its deeply comforting aroma appears to offer a profound sense of reassurance and safety.
