Rosa damascena
Plant family: Rosaceae
Organs Used: Flowers
Active substance of This plant fragrant is essential oil. The content of essential oil in the petals is poor and far below 1%. Characteristic components of rose oil are acyclic monoterpene alcohols, geraniol (up to 75%), citronellal (20%) and neroli (20%). An important trace component of rose oil is β-Damascenone.
The most therapeutic effects of This medicinal plant are including treatment of abdominal and chest pain, strengthening the heart, treatment of menstrual bleeding, digestive problems and reduction of inflammation, especially of the neck. This plant is also used as a gentle laxative. Rose oil heals depression, grief, nervous stress and tension. It helps in the reduction of thirst, healing old cough, special complaints of women, wound healing, and skin health. Vapor therapy of rose oil is helpful for some allergies, headaches, and migraine.