Essence of Damask Rose & Pink Pepper Open Heart
Romantic Healing • Trust After Hurt • Soft Boldness
Old-World Origin
Damask rose was steeped for heartbreak long before it became perfume. Women used its petals not to stay gentle, but to heal without losing spirit. Pink peppercorn, traded by sailors and desert routes, was added to return spark, confidence, and emotional desire.
This essence was given after betrayal, loss of love, or the quiet ache of disappointment. It does not numb the heart - it reminds it how to feel without collapsing.
Damask rose restores tenderness. Pink pepper returns courage and attraction to life.
Ingredients (120 ml)
Botanicals
✶ 1 tbsp dried Damask rose petals
✶ ½ tsp crushed pink peppercorns
✶ Optional: dried hibiscus petal (for deep heart colour)
Alcohol Base
✶ 150 ml grape eau-de-vie
Clean, elegant, supports emotional stability
Non-Alcohol Base
✶ 120 ml rose hydrosol or raw apple cider vinegar
✶ ½-1 tsp raw honey
Gentle, beautiful, ideal for deep grief
The Preparation
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Crush pink pepper lightly - awaken scent without powdering.
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Combine with rose petals (and hibiscus if used).
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Cover with chosen base.
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Wrap in cloth and store near mirrors, letters, or keepsakes.
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Steep 21-28 days, shaking gently every few days.
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Strain into a dark bottle.
Honey added after straining for non-alcohol version.
How to Use
For heartbreak, wounded trust, romantic grief, emotional closure, or loss of desire after hurt.
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2 drops under tongue
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Rub 1 drop over heart space
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Add 2-3 drops to rose or cinnamon tea
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Use before emotional conversations
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Add 2 drops to bath during heart-focused rituals
Botanical Symbolism
Damask Rose - tenderness with dignity
Pink Pepper - confidence in love, permission to reopen
Hibiscus (optional) - devotion without sacrifice
Shelf Life
✶ Alcohol base: up to 3 years
✶ Non-alcohol base: 6-12 months
Store near objects of affection, art, or letters.
Intention
"May my heart trust without forgetting its strength."
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