Rosa damascene

Authors:Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer, Prof. Dr. med. Martina Bacharach-Buhles

Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Synonym(s)

Damask Rose; Portland Rose

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Rosa damaszena, the Damascene rose, is a plant from the rose family, which was originally native to Bulgaria, Turkey and France. This original form (Rosa × damaszena) has been further developed through various crosses.

General informationThis section has been translated automatically.

Rosa damaszena is a spiny shrub that grows up to 2 m high and has lush flowers. The pleasantly scented flowers are pink. The petals of the damascene rose are used to extract rose oil and rose water, for cosmetic purposes and perfume.

Various extracts from the flowers are used in cosmetics

Rosa damascena distillate the aqueous flower extract of the plant
Rosa damascena extract, refers to the flower extract of the plant.

Authors

Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Authors: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer Prof. Dr. med. Martina Bacharach-Buhles