Rosa damascena mill L, commonly known as Damask rose, is one of the most important species of the Rosaceae family. Rosaceae are well-known ornamental plants and have been referred to as the king of flowers.
At present time, over 200 rose species and more than 18000 cultivars form of the plant has been identified. Rosa Damascena flowers should handpick daily in the early morning and are used immediately after harvesting for industrial purposes.
The Rosa Damascena has also been used for medicinal purposes.
Rich in terpenes, glycoside, flavonoids, polyphenol, anthocyanins and Vitamin C.
ANALGESIC AND ANTI-INFLAMMATORY
Rosa Damascena exhibits potent analgesic and anti-inflammatory properties to soothe skin irritation. It exerts its anti-inflammatory effect via inhibiting COX 1 and 2, decreasing prostaglandin production and scavenging free radicals to suppress the inflammation caused by oxidative stress. It also reduces edema by inhibiting the mediators of acute inflammation.
ANTIOXIDANT
Rosa damascene contains phenolic and flavonoids components, which are natural antioxidants compounds. The antioxidant activity Rosa Damascene extract reduces oxidative stress by scavenging free radicals that cause skin damages due to lipid peroxidation including premature aging, inflammation ...
ANTIMICROBIAL
Rosa Damascena has a wide spectrum of antimicrobial activities due to the presence of geraniol, citronellol and nerol.
It has antibacterial activity against both Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria. It also exhibits antifungal properties against Candida albican.
OLFACTORY RECEPTOR STIMULATION
Anxiolytic and Antidepressant Activity
Olfactory stimulation of Rosa damascene induces physiological and psychological relaxation effects. It strengthens the nerve and improves the symptoms of anxiety and depression due to the presence of flavonoids.
Hypnotic
Olfactory stimulation of Rosa damascena is responsible for its hypnotic effect on the central nervous system due to the presence of several components such as flavonoids and terpenes.
Rose Petal Extract is safe to be used in cosmetic practice.
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