Essential Oil Details
Introduction
Rosa damascena (Family: Rosaceae) is thought to be native of Middle East. Recent genetic test indicate that a more probable origin is the foothills of central Asia. Suitable for north Indian plains and hills, flower yield is 35 q/ha.
Other Details
The oil is also used in poor circulation, asthma and coughs, irregular menstruation, leucorrhoea, and uterine disorders. On the skin, it can be used for dry skin, eczema and sensitive skin. Vapor therapy of rose oil is helpful for some allergies, headaches, migraine, etc.
Biological Activity Details
| Serial No. | Biological Activity Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Anti-bacterial |
Reference
1. Anonymous 1992. CIMAp developed high yielding variety of rose. CIMAP Newsletter 42 (12): 152-153
2. Verma, Ram Swaroop, et al. "Volatile constituents of essential oil and rose water of damask rose (Rosa damascena Mill.) cultivars from North Indian hills." Natural product research (2011).
3. Basim, E., and H. Basim. "Antibacterial activity of Rosa damascena essential oil." Fitoterapia 74.4 (2003): 394-396.
Major Compound Details
| Serial No. | Compound Name | Compound Percentage(%) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Phenyl Ethyl Alcohol | 80.0 |
Minor Compound Details
| Serial No. | Compound Name | Compound Percentage(%) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Geraniol | 4.2 |
| 2 | Citronellol | 3.1 |
| 3 | Nonadecane | 2.0 |
| 4 | Benzyl Alcohol | 1.1 |
| 5 | Nerol | 1.4 |
| 6 | Geranyl Acetate | 0.2 |
| 7 | Geranial | Trace |
| 8 | Ecosanol | 0.3 |
| 9 | Citronellyl Acetate | Trace |
| 10 | Beta-Damascenone | Trace |
| 11 | Benzyl Acetate | Trace |
| 12 | Tricosane | 0.3 |
| 13 | Alpha-Terpineol | Trace |
| 14 | Tetracosane | Trace |
| 15 | Terpinen-4-Ol | Trace |
| 16 | Neral | Trace |
| 17 | Linalool | 0.3 |
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