Botanical name:

Rosa damascena

Family:

Rosaceae

Synonyms / other names:

Aka Rose, Damascus Rose, Rose of Castile

Origin:

Colombia

CAS number:

90106-38-0

EC number:

290-260-3

INCI:

Rosa damascena flower oil -12065-

Part used:

Flowers

Extraction:

Enfleurage technique

Appearance:

Liquid pale yellow

Uses:

Perfumery, cosmetics, aromatherapy

Blooming period:

All year round

Main constituents:

-

Odor description:

Typical notes of rose, pepper, citron with undertones of apricot

Aromatherapy Properties:

Antidepressant, antiphlogistic, antiseptic, antispasmodic, antiviral, aphrodisiac, astringent, bactericidal, choleretic, cicatrisant, depurative, emmenagogue, haemostatic, hepatic, laxative, nervous system sedative, stomachic and a tonic for the heart, liver, stomach and uterus.