Often hailed as the 'queen of flowers', the rose has held a prominent place in the mythology of cultures both in the east and west for thousands of years. It is widely recognised as a powerful symbol of sovereignty, love, femininity, beauty and spiritual insight. Today, rose essential oil is as popular as ever, valued highly for both its perfumery and therapeutic uses. Safe, natural and easy to use, this book reveals how it can be used in the home for a multitude of different purposes including: asthma cardiac weakness depression hangovers headaches insomnia pregnancy skin care stress