A noble, soft and multifunctional petal

Dried rose petals are traditionally used to soothe emotional tension, tone the skin, and enhance culinary preparations. They contain flavonoids, tannins, and aromatic compounds with antioxidant and regenerative properties.

Description

Dried petals, whole or fragmented, deep pink to purple in color, very fragrant, without stem.

Nomenclature

• Common name: Damask rose
• Latin name: Rosa damascena
• Family: Rosaceae
• Part used: Petal
• Form: Loose
• Origin: Bulgaria, Iran, Morocco
• English name: Damask rose petals
• Name in German: Damaszener-Rosenblüten
• Name in Spanish: Petalos de rosa de Damasco
• Name in Italian: Petali di rosa damascena
• Name in Arabic: بتلات الورد الدمشقي

Main virtues

Calming, antioxidant, skin toning, harmonizing, gentle digestive, softening.

Main constituents

Flavonoids, tannins, essential oils (geraniol, citronellol, nerol), anthocyanins, gallic acid.

Professional use and dosage

• Infusion: 1 tablespoon per 250 ml of simmering water. Infuse for 5 to 8 minutes. Drink or use as a mouthwash.
• Cosmetics: in hydroglycerin macerate, in skin tonic infusion, or incorporated into baths, soaps and masks.
• Culinary: floral decoration, natural flavoring for syrups, pastries or spice mixes (e.g. ras el hanout).

Precautions, side effects and contraindications

• No known side effects at usual doses.
• Avoid in people allergic to Rosaceae.
• Use in well-preserved preparations to avoid bacterial contamination (cosmetic use).

History and traditional use

Used in Greco-Arabic, Persian, Ayurvedic, and European pharmacopoeias, the Damask rose is a symbol of well-being, beauty, and harmony. In addition to its medicinal uses, it is central to Eastern culinary traditions and ancient cosmetic rituals.

Miscellaneous information

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

Sources and references

• Internal References Apophycaire
• Ethnobotanical data and traditional cosmetics
• Oriental and Mediterranean Pharmacopoeias

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