Roghan Gul
This is a difference between rose essential oil and rose oil. Rose oil, otherwise known as Rowghan-E-Gul is a profound medicine within the Unani Tibb culture.
Unlike rose essential oil, rose oil is used orally and topically. In addition, it has traditionally been used to treat: hemorrhoid, inflammatory bowel disease, earache, and gastro-esophageal reflux disease.
The Four Methods of Producing Rose Oil.
Method #1 - The Sunlight Method
Fresh rose petals are mixed with olive or sesame oil. This mixture is left under the sun until the leaves turn white. The mixture is then pressed (to get every last bit of the goodness from the petals) and the ''mud'' or solid parts are discarded. This step is repeated 7 times (with 7 lots of fresh petals) to get a rich and potent rose oil.
Method #2 - The Boiling Method
Equal amounts of oil and rose petals are boiled over heat for a long time. It is then filtered and the oil is kept.
Method #3 - The Water then Oil Method
Fresh rose petals are boiled in water first. Once its been boiled, the filtrate is mixed with oil and boiled a second time until complete water omission (meaning no more water is left).
Method #4 - The Grinding Method
The petals are ground and squeezed together until liquid (oil) is produced from the petals. After, the petals and oil are added to sesame oil and boiled until pure rose oil is produced.
Rose Oil in Practice
The dosage of Rose Oil for Oral Intake - is 20-30g in liquid form and 1000mg as a soft capsule. It is taken 1-4 times per day (depending on the condition). It is highly recommended to seek out a qualified Unani Physician to determine if this is the right medicine for you and what dosage you would need.
Actions -
- Dissolvant
- Astringent
- Purgative
- Anti-inflammatory
- Analgesic
Therapeutic uses -
- Opening the ducts (when there are obstructions).
- Stops diarrhea caused by excessive yellow bile.
- Calminative effects (for stomach inflammation, intestinal ulcers, and cramping).
- Teethache and Earache.
- Topical application for migraines, sweating, insomnia, and cold phlegmatic inflammation of the stomach.
- Used on sight of injury (for a number of days to enhance healing in the area).
- Massaged onto baby's spine to prevent infertile colic.
- Irritable Bowel Disease.
It can be mixed with vinegar when applied to strengthen its penetrative effects. This is what is used to treat early-stage meningitis and cerebro-meningitis. (2)
It can also be mixed with milk and drunk. The ratio is 1 ml of roghan oil to 25 ml of milk. (2)
References
- Khan, S. (2024). Rose. Unani Reads. Available at: https://unanireads.com/rose/ (Accessed: 20 December 2024).
- Said Hakim Mohammad, editor—Hamdard Pharmacopoeia of Eastern Medicine. Hamdard Academy, 1970.
