Rosa damascena mill.

Synonym(s)

Rosae aetheroleum; Rose oil

Definition
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Rosa damascena, also known as Damascene rose, is a rose species from the family Rosaceae, which 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.
The damascena 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 distillation in water or by distillation with low-boiling solvents of the main components of the flowers:
geraniol, citronellol, phenyldethylacohol, eugenol, linalool, nerol.
Medically, rose oil is said to have anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic and antipyretic effects. The scientific evidence for these statements is currently still insufficient.

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