Since ancient times, the petals from Rosa Damascena have been used for medicinal purposes, in which useful biologically active substances are concentrated and especially the well-known aromatic and healing essential oil - rose oil.
The beneficial components of rose petals are monoterpenoids such as geraniol, nerol and citronellol, stearoptene, citral, linalool, benzaldehyde, tannins such as catechins, quercitrin, quercetin and also natural waxes, sugars, etc.
For treatment, the petals of Rosa damascena are collected during the flowering period and used both fresh and dried. They are used in the form of various extracts, decoctions, tea, rose water, rose oil and others.
They have a cleansing, choleretic, anti-parasitic, antimicrobial, wound-healing, anti-ulcer, antispasmodic effect, help with radiation burns, asthmatic bronchitis and asthma, lazy intestines, bleeding gums, infected wounds, worms, etc.
The vitamin C contained in the petals acts as an antioxidant and also participates in the exchange and proper absorption of proteins, carbohydrates, collagen, dopamine, iron, potassium and calcium. This implies its necessity in strengthening the immune system and organizing important immune functions.
In the following article, we will take a closer look at the healing properties of rosa damascena.
Digestion and metabolism
The beneficial ingredients of rosa damascena favor the metabolism in the digestive and endocrine system, improve peristalsis and gut health, fat absorption. They work excellently for constipation, flatulence, stomach ulcer, regulate gastric secretion. The ingredients of rosa damascena help in the formation of bile juice and its rapid and painless evacuation from the gall bladder. Rose is also believed to have a prebiotic effect, nourishing the beneficial intestinal bacteria.
Anxiety and stress
Rosa damascena extract has an invigorating effect on fatigue and physical and mental strain, increasing physical endurance and sharpening the mind. At the same time, it relaxes stress and improves sleep. It is also used as a relaxing and soothing agent in aromatherapy.
Menstrual pain and PMS
Rosa damascena tea relieves the symptoms of premenstrual syndrome and acts as an analgesic and antispasmodic during the female menstrual cycle. In addition, rose water is successfully used for feminine washes for inflammation.
Respiratory tract and oral cavity
Rosa damascena benefits the fight against conditions such as bronchial asthma, spastic and asthmatic bronchitis, whooping cough, strengthens the immune system. Gargling with rose extract or rose water helps with inflammation of the gums, angina and hoarse voice.
Wounds and burns
It has been scientifically proven that, when applied externally, rosa damascena successfully treats hard-to-heal and post-operative wounds, ulcers, purulent and varicose wounds, necrosis, radiation, burns, etc. At the same time, it also has a local anesthetic effect.
Cosmetics
Chemical components of rosa damascena include vitamin C, tannins and vegetable fats, etc. Thanks to them, it has antioxidant properties, nourishes, softens, soothes and refreshes the skin and also relieves skin inflammations thanks to its antimicrobial and healing properties.
