In this context the medicinal plants proposed are rosa damascena belonging to the family rosaceae, is a perennial shrub indigenous to europe and middle east countries, iran, turkey and is cultivated in india as a commercial crop. One may use rose as an herbal supplement, essential oil or flower essence. As our ancestors battled situations where their mental status was dampened, or otherwise impaired, they would have been naturally drawn to the pleasant sights and smells of the flowers that surrounded them. Rose oil has no equal in skin care for moisturising, firming, smoothing and repairing the skin. Many medicinal benefits have been attributed to the rose, from the healing properties, to treatment of respiratory problems to skin health. Due to the specific correlation of its components, the rose oil has a multilateral harvesting october processing at heo the harvesting season starts as soon as the flowers begin to open and continues until all the roses have been gathered. Rose petal tincture is often used in heart formulas. It is a tetraploid rose that belongs to damask group of roses.
Rosa damascena oil obtained by extracting the petals of damask rose flower through steam distillation. Mixed essential oils of rosa female nurses centifolia, rosa damascena, salvia sclarea pelargonium graveolens, zingiber officinale at the concentration of 3%. For extracting 1 litre of rose oil, we used approx 4000 5000 kg flowers of rosa damascena. Rose essential oil may have potent effects on lymph inflammation. The rose hips mostly used in the west are from rosa canina dog rose and the petals of rosa centifolia, rosa damascena or rosa gallica are used medicinally. Rosa damascena plants is one of the highly valued plants on earth due to its numerous benefits, thus finding a genuine rosa damascena plants for sale might be like looking for a needle in a stack of hay. Nov 14, 2019 rose essential oil is a type of essential oil commonly used in aromatherapy. It is economically a valuable plant with therapeutic applications in modern medicine. Committee on herbal medicinal products hmpc assessment report on.
The extract of the rose petals is used as drops or eye wash in burning sensation of the eyes. This report traces the historical literature on the development of the damask rose industry. Damask rose is basically a middle east origin plant and some evidences supports that iran is one of its origins in cultivation and consumption. Iranian people have been called this plant, the flower of prophet mohammad. Massaging this mixture over swollen lymph vessels may provide a soothing or healing effect.
Chemical analysis reveals that it contains essential oil such as citronellol, nerol. Phoenicia, and is the member of rosaceae family with more than 200 species and 18,000 cultivars around the world. At present time, over 200 rose species and more than 18000 cultivars form of the plant have been identified. One of the most important rosa species is rosa damascena mill. Names of rosa damascena in various languages of the world are also given. Rosa damascena has been traditionally used as an herbal medicine for different therapeutic purposes. Rosa gallica is a deciduous shrub growing to 2 m 6ft by 1 m 3ft 3in. Herbal substances binomial scientific name of the plant, including plant part. The effects of a roseflower extract, rosa damascena, on the mortality rate of drosophila melanogaster was evaluated in this study. The antimicrobial, antioxidant, analgesic, anti inflammatory. Medicinal action and uses the petals of the dark red rose, r.
Rose hips also known as seed pot is the round portion just below the petals of rose flower which. Soothing rose essential oil epsom salt bath recipe. Rose gule surkh is a very old medicinal as well as perfumery plant that is cultivated in all over the world including iran, europe, bulgaria, turkey and india. Damascena mill commonly known as rose of damask and well known ornamental plant and have. Roses for health and beauty proven benefits, uses 2beingfit. Medicinally it is used to alleviate depression and anxiety3. Rosa damascena, rosaceae, gcms, damask rose, fragrance. The fruit of rosa moschata has traditionally been used for the treatment of abdominal spasm and diarrhoea. Rose flower is the common name for the petals of the plants rosa gallica l. Rose a medicinal herb herb federation of new zealand. The flowers are renowned for their fine fragrance, and are commercially harvested for rose oil either rose otto or rose.
The buds the report does not say if it is leaf or flower buds are aperient, astringent, cardiac and tonic. Antispasmodic and antidiarrhoeal activity of the fruit of. Phoenicia and is the member of rosaceae family with more than 200 species and 18,000 cultivars around the world. Damask rose, essential oil, pharmacological properties, rosa damascena, rose water. Various products and isolated constituents from flowers, petals and hips seedpot of this plant have.
Uses, benefits, cures, side effects, nutrients in rosa damascena. Pdf rosa damascena as holy ancient herb with novel applications. It was originated from iran and essential oil extracting. Therefore, for medicinal purposes, use only the best high quality, genuine. Institute of standards and industrial research of iran isiri. Shah college of pharmacy, sndt womens university, santacruzw, mumbai400049.
Information on period of medicinal use in the community. Rosaceae has been appreciated for decorative, fragrance, cosmetics, food and folklore medicines to treat abdominal and chest pains, menstrual bleeding, digestive problems, constipation and to strengthen the heart. Use only the rose species listed here for medicinal purposes and not garden hybrids. The chinese use rosa rugosa flowers to help regulate the liver and spleen meridians and rosa laevigata hips to tonify the kidney, spleen and lung meridians. Rosa is a genus of about 200 species, widely distributed in asia, europe, north africa, north america, and the cold temperate to subtropical regions. Primary benefits emotionally uplifting helps balance moisture levels in the skin reduces the appearance of skin imperfections promotes an even skin tone and healthy complexion doterra rose touch rosa damascena 10 ml rollon part number. Rose petals have tannin, which is an astringent, and were used to control bleeding. Oct 16, 2017 rosa x damascena, commonly known as damask rose is a hybrid rose with origins in ancient persia. Nov 16, 2010 rosa damascena oil obtained by extracting the petals of damask rose flower through steam distillation. Issn volatile oil composition of rosa damascena mill. On average, rosa damascena will yield 1 kilo of oil per 4,000 kilos of flowers 0. Mix 1 to 2 drops of rose essential oil with a carrier oil like coconut or jojoba.
This research is planned to investigate the analgesic and antiinflammatory potential of aqua distillate of rosa damascena. It begins with a sadly sparse fossil and archaeologic record and continues to the present. Because of the high price of rose oil, adulteration is common. One of the top benefits of rose oil is definitely its moodboosting abilities. Rose petals were also used as an infusion for diarrhea. The damask rose rosa damascena, provence rose rosa gallica and eglantine rosa elganterala are the three oldest roses in cultivation and considered the most fragrant. The medicinal uses reported from this plant are of its methanolic, ethanolic or chloroformic extract and of its essential oil. Fortyseven species within the rosa genus are found wild in europe, including rosa gallica l, with rosa sempervirens l. Rose essential oil uses, properties, benefits and warnings. The leaves in general form are similar to those of the dog rose, but are often rather smaller and their surfaces more. They are also made into a preserve and used as a tonic that helps to put on weight.
The various arguments to explain the evolution ofrosa. The petals are applied externally as an astringent. Because these compounds are thought to possess healing properties, rose essential oil is used for a number of healthrelated purposes. About rosa x damascena rose otto rosa x damascena mill is the hybrid between r. It helps to treat problems relating to sexuality, self esteem and is also useful in improving function of liver and gall bladder. Dec, 2014 the fruit of rosa moschata has traditionally been used for the treatment of abdominal spasm and diarrhoea. The paste of the rose petals or the powder of the dried petals is applied over the wounds for quicker healing. Journal of biologically active products from nature. Apr 17, 2019 rose rosa centifolia medicinal properties, benefits, dosage description of rose plant.
It would be easy to write a book about the many early uses of roses. It was originated from iran and essential oil extracting from its flowers has been started since 7th century a. Rose essentil oil benefits, uses and precautions dr. History and utilization of rosa damascena springerlink. V kg of fresh roots is collected daily by men 2040 years old, in summer marchjuly, then cleaned, washed 23 times in water, and cut into small 12in. Rose health benefits, medicinal uses and home remedies. Cr was studied in isolated rabbits jejunal preparations for possible antispasmodic activity.
The species is hermaphrodite has both male and female organs and is pollinated by bees. Information on uses and benefits of damask flower oil. How rosa damascena is effective for various diseases is listed in repertory format. Rose essential oil is a type of essential oil commonly used in aromatherapy. The leaves are pinnate, with five rarely seven leaflets. It is in flower from june to july, and the seeds ripen from august to october. Its origin was by tradition the middle east, but recent genetic tests indicate that it is a hybrid of r. Rose oil and rose water were used in china for stomach and colon problems. Rosa damascena mill that is one of the important species of rosa is used for essential oil production. Rose is an excellent medicine for diarrhoea, bladder infections, rich in vitamin c. Rose rosa centifolia medicinal properties, benefits, dosage. Rosa indica linn medicinal uses medicinal plants archive. The damask rose oil plays an important role in high class perfumes and cosmetics.
This plant is cultivated in abundance throughout the world for its cosmetic and medicinal objectives. Most of our flower suppliers are cultivating the organic flowers non sprayed. Rosa damascena and rosa centifollia are still grown and used by the french and bulgarian perfume. Sourced from the rosa damascena plant, it contains the flowers aromatic compounds. Rosa damascena mill l, commonly known as damask rose, is known as gole mohammadi in iran. Evaluation, genetic diversity, recent development of. Oct 30, 2015 rosa damascena mill is the hybrid between r. Abstract the effects of a roseflower extract, rosa damascena, on the mortality rate of drosophila melanogaster was evaluated in this study. Benefits, ayurvedic remedies of rose plant and essential oil.
Rosa damascena as holy ancient herb with novel applications. Supplementing drosophila with this rose extract resulted in a statistically significant decrease in mortality rate in male and female flies. It is widely distributed throughout england, but is much less common in scotland and ireland. Rosa damascena is a rose hybrid derived from rosa gallica, rosa moschata and rosa fedtschenkoana. Phytochemical analysis, invitro antioxidant and antimicrobial activities of flower petals of rosa damascena tatke p1, satyapal us1, mahajan dc1, naharwar v2 1c. Based on article 16d1, article 16f and article 16h of directive 200183 ec as amended traditional use final. Dairy farm nagla, udham singh nagar, uttarakhand 263149, india. Pharmacological effects of rosa damascena article pdf available in iranian journal of basic medical science 144. Rosa damascena as an ornamental plant is commonly known as gole mohammadi in iran. One of my favorite ways to use rose is to make a glycerite of the fresh flowers of rosa rugosa, the fragrant wild rose found near many beaches. It is an ornamental and a precious herb with modern pharmacological importance, which are used in medicines. The paste of the petals is applied over the body to control excessive sweating and to give a pleasant smell.
The first written evidence regarding the cultivation of roses was found in the mesopotamian city of ur, todays iraq, and dates to bce, suggesting that. The first written evidence regarding the cultivation of roses was found in the mesopotamian city of ur, todays iraq, and dates to bce, suggesting that rose were used for over 3000 years. Rosaceae are well known ornamental plants and have been referred to as the king of flowers 3,4. Rosa damascena decreased mortality in adult drosophila. Pdf pharmacological effects of rosa damascena researchgate. The main rose oil producers in the world are turkey and bulgaria and they obtain the rose oil almost exclusively. Rosa damascena as holy ancient herb with novel applications core. Further dna analysis has shown that a third species, rosa fedtschenkoana, is associated with the damask rose. It is regarded as a symbol of affection, belief and magnificence. It is economically a valuable plant with therapeutic applications in modern. Therefore, the aim of this study was to investigate mechanisms responsible for its medicinal use in gut spasm and diarrhea. In this country it is specially grown for medicinal purposes in oxfordshire and derbyshire. Ram swaroop verma, rajendra chandra padalia and amit chauhan central institute of medicinal and aromatic plants cimapcsir, research centre, pantnagar, p.
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