Damask rose or red rose is a type of rose that is a combination of Gallica rose and Shirazi rose. Based on DNA analysis, it bears significant genetic similarity to the Kazanlak rose, suggesting historical interbreeding. It is national The Iranian flower Damask rose, in addition to its pleasant aroma and beautiful appearance, also has medicinal properties. The essential oil extracted from its flower is known as rose water. Some examples of this rose are used to produce rose water and show high resistance to drought. This shrub-like plant has small leaves that reach almost two meters in height and has sharp thorns. Damascus rose has a long history of cultivation in Iran. Historically, its essential oil and rose water were exported to Europe from Damascus, where Europeans referred to it as Damascus flower. The rose belongs to the Rosaceae family, the genus Rosa and the species Rosa × damascena. How to dry the plant: after picking Damascus rose buds, avoid keeping them in plastic. Instead, spread them out quickly in the sun for a day or two and then shade them on a warm, dry surface. To dry buds or flowers, they should be stacked in a row without stacking. It is important to move them daily to ensure complete drying.

Attributes

• soothing
• Rich in vitamin C
• Antioxidant and anticancer
• Menstrual pain reliever
• feverish
• Enhance sexual power
• Bad Breath
• Alzheimer

Different races

Habitat: It often grows in mountainous areas and dry and semi-arid climates with mild and dry summers and cold winters.

Products obtained from rose: perfume and petals, rose powder (use: seasoning and spice for food), amber flower.

Applications in various industries

• Perfume industry
• Culinary use: as a spice
• Medicinal use and treatment: It has therapeutic use.
• Health and cosmetic application (organic beauty and aromatherapy)

Detection of freshness and dryness

By pressing the end of the flower or bud, if it is crushed, it is a sign of complete dryness of the product.

How to prepare tea

Put a small amount of petals in a teapot with a glass of boiled water and infuse for 10 minutes and eat with honey or candy.