Rosa damascena mill.

Synonym(s)

Rosae aetheroleum; Rose oil

Definition
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Rosa damascena, also known as the Damask rose, is a species of rosefrom the Rosaceae family that has been cultivated since ancient times. Originally native to Persia, today the largest cultivation areas are in Bulgaria, France and Morocco. Rosa damascena is used to obtain rose oil and rose water. see also Rosa damascena distillate (INCI)
The Damask rose is the "medicinal plant" of the year 2013.

Field of application/use
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Rosae aetheroleum (Oleum Roseae, rose oil), the essential oil of the flowers, is an official preparation. It is produced either by water distillation or distillation with low-boiling solvents of the flowers
The main constituents are geraniol, citronellol, phenyldethylacohol, eugenol, linalool and nerol.
Medicinally, rose oil is said to have anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic and antipyretic effects. The scientific evidence for these claims is currently still insufficient.

In aromatherapy, rose oil is used for mental and physical relaxation, among other things.

Cosmetics industry: see Rosa damascena distillates (INCI)