A precious flower for body and mind

Damask rosebuds are rich in natural aromatic compounds and antioxidants (flavonoids, tannins, phenolic acids). They are used to calm nervous tension, improve complexion, support light digestion, and naturally flavor food preparations.

Description

Dried, whole flower buds, pink to pale purple in color, very fragrant. Soft, floral texture, with no visible stem.

Nomenclature

• Common name: Damask rose
• Latin name: Rosa damascena
• Family: Rosaceae
• Part used: Flower bud
• Form: Loose
• Origin: Middle East, Bulgaria, Morocco, Iran
• English name: Damask rose
• German name: Damascus Rose
• Name in Spanish: Rosa de Damasco
• Name in Italian: Rosa damascena
• Name in Arabic: وردة دمشقية

Main virtues

Soothing for the nerves, antioxidant, skin tonic, harmonizing, gentle digestive.

Main constituents

Essential oils (geraniol, citronellol, nerol), flavonoids, tannins, anthocyanins, organic acids.

Professional use and dosage

• Infusion: 1 tablespoon of buds per 250 ml of hot water. Infuse for 8 to 10 minutes. Consume 1 to 2 times a day.
• Cosmetics: hydrosols, aqueous or oily macerates, or directly in a facial steam bath.
• Food: incorporated into pastries, flavored teas, syrups or floral condiments.

Precautions, side effects and contraindications

• No known contraindications at usual doses.
• May cause sensitivity in people allergic to Rosaceae.
• Recommended use in dried form, away from humidity and light.

History and traditional use

Highly prized since Antiquity in Ayurvedic medicine, Persian pharmacopoeia and traditional European medicine, the Damask rose is used to harmonize mood, calm skin inflammations, flavor fine foods and accompany feminine beauty treatments.

Miscellaneous information

• Packaging: kraft bag or opaque airtight box, food or cosmetic use.
• Storage: away from humidity, light and heat.
• Shelf life: 18 to 24 months.
• TARIC customs code: 1211.90.86.00

Sources and references

• Monographs of Eastern and European pharmacopoeias
• Internal References Apophycaire
• Traditional texts in aromatherapy and botanical cosmetics

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