Rose uses and benefits

Rose petals contain polyphenols, antioxidants that work to protect your body from cell damage. The polyphenols in rose tea have been shown to reduce the risk of heart disease, diabetes, obesity, and cognitive diseases.

Drinking rose tea may promote healthier skin and hair due to its vitamin C and vitamin E content, which can lessen the appearance of wrinkles, treat sunburn, and potentially reduce hair loss

Rose petals are filled with vitamin c, which means that applying them to your skin can help boost your hydration and get your skin looking moisturized and glowy. Although there are many different ways in which they can assist with hydration, most commonly it is through rose oil, rose water or rose petal face masks.

Dried rose petal powder can help lighten spots, even tone pigmented skin, and heal acne scars. You can also use this powder for skin whitening to nourish your skin with the benefits of vitamin C and E. Rose petals for the face have anti-bacterial properties to fight acne and breakouts.

Rose water is perfect for cleansing your skin and removing any impurities that could cause unwanted spots. Because of its gentle nature, it is suitable for people with any skin type – even sensitive skin. Using rose water for face and body cleansing will ensure your skin doesn’t become dry and irritated.

The natural oils found in roses help retain moisture in the skin. This results in your skin feeling smooth and soft. The sugars in rose petals especially benefit those with sensitive skin. A rich source of vitamin C, rose petal paste makes for a beautiful, shiny glowing skin.

R. damascena is traditionally used for treatment of abdominal and chest pains, strengthening the heart, menstrual bleeding, digestive problems and constipation.

Damask Rose: Rosa damascena
China Rose: Rosa chinensis
Pink Rugosa Rose: Rosa rugosa
The Fairy Rose: Rosa ‘The Fairy’
Pink Drift Rose: Rosa ‘Meijocos’
Pink Scented Creeper Rose: Rosa odorata ‘Climbing Pinkie’

Rosa damascena, commonly known as the Damask rose, has a wide range of traditional and modern uses, including culinary, medicinal, and cosmetic applications, with its oil and petals used for fragrance, flavoring, and skincare.

Here’s a more detailed look at the various uses of Rosa damascena:

Traditional and Medicinal Uses:

Abdominal and Chest Pain Relief: Traditionally used to treat abdominal and chest pains.
Heart Strengthening: Used in traditional medicine for strengthening the heart.
Menstrual Bleeding and Digestive Problems: Used for treating menstrual bleeding and digestive problems.
Constipation: Used as a gentle laxative.
Anti-inflammatory: Used to reduce inflammation, especially of the neck.
Cough Remedy: North American Indian tribes used a decoction of the root as a cough remedy.
Wound Healing: Rose oil is used for wound healing.
Skin Health: Rose oil is used for skin health.
Anti-depressant and Aphrodisiac: Gol-E-Sorkh oral drop is used as anti-depressant and aphrodisiac agents.
Ear Pain and Hemorrhoid Ailments: Gol-E-Mohammadi oil is prescribed for ear pain and hemorroid ailments.
Migraine Relief: Rosa damascena oil has been traditionally employed for treating migraines.

Cosmetic and Skincare Uses:
Fragrance: Renowned for its fine fragrance, used in perfumery and to make rose water and “rose concrete”.
Antioxidant and Anti-Wrinkle Agent: Used as an antioxidant agent, anti‐wrinkle agent and whitening agent in the cosmetics industry.
Skin Conditioning: Used in facial and body care products for its astringent and skin conditioning properties.
Moisturizing: Rose water is used for moisturizing and hydrating skin.
Reducing Oiliness and Preventing Dandruff: Rose water helps reduce oiliness and prevent dandruff.
Smoothing Frizz: Rose water helps smooth frizz.
Haircare: Rose oil strengthens and protects hair roots.

Culinary Uses:
Edible Petals: The flower petals are edible and may be used to flavor food, as a garnish, as an herbal tea, and preserved in sugar as gulkand.
Gulkand: Rose petals preserved in sugar.