History and origin

The origin of Damask rose is the Middle East and some evidence indicates that the origin of rose water is Iran, but the origin of its fragrant oil and extracts is Greece.

This plant is cultivated all over the world including Iran, Europe, Bulgaria, Turkey and India. The major cultivation areas of R. damascena in Iran are Kashan, Fars and Azerbaijan, among them Kashan is the most famous one.

There is much evidence that cultivation and consumption of R. damascena in Iran has a long history and Iran is one of its origins .

It is believed that the crude distillation of roses for the oil originated in the late 7th century AD, and spread to the provinces of later in the 14th century.

Iran was the main producer of rose oil until the 16th century and exported it to all around the world

Health Benefits of organic damask rose

Certain damask rose varieties, such as rose water, rose oil, organic rose, are medicinal and have been used to treat high blood pressure ,Coughs ,Sleep Quality and skin conditions, as well as prevent and fight off colds and flu.

here’s a table of nutritional facts about organic Damask Rose edible flower per 100 grams :

Nutrient	Amount
Calories	162 kcal
Protein	0.6 g
Fat	0.3 g
Carbohydrates	39 g
Fiber	2 g
Sugar	30 g
Calcium	13 mg
Iron	0.17 mg
Magnesium	9 mg
Phosphorus	18 mg
Potassium	114 mg
Sodium	6 mg
Vitamin C	50 mg

Regulating Blood Glucose Levels

This plant reduced the level of blood sugar by inhibiting alpha-glucosidase activity which in turn suppressed carbohydrate absorption from the small intestine, and consequently reduced the postprandial glucose level.

Improving Cardiovascular System Function

Damask rose tea can be effective in improving cardiovascular function. It was shown that its aqueous extract could increase the heart rate and contractility in isolated guinea pig hearts.

Antidepressant Properties

AFlavonoids have been shown to have anxiolytic and/or antidepressant activity in numerous studies antidepressant Properties

Boosting Libido

The simplest and most effective way to stimulate libido is with a good sniff of Damask rose essential oil, inhaled at the end of the day, straight from the bottle. This should be done for two to three weeks. organic Damask rose is a strongly scented flower that’s now mainly grown in Morocco, Bulgaria and Turkey.

Relieving Coughs

Cough is caused by bacterial and viral infections, and the antimicrobial property of Rosemary can eliminate the adverse effects of any infectious microorganism in the body and reduce cough and any infection in the body.

Anticonvulsant

Rosemary can have anticonvulsant properties and help reduce the number and intensity of seizures. Some researches have shown that the active compounds in rosemary can act as anticonvulsants and regulate nerve activity.

Improving Sleep Quality

For people who suffer from irregular sleep or sleep disorders, it is recommended to drink a cup of chamomile tea every night before going to bed, because chamomile tea regulates the relevant hormones, and by reducing stress and increasing relaxation, it leads to a comfortable sleep. .

Anti-cancer

In a study conducted on the effect of different concentrations of rosehip extract on gastric cancer treatment, the results showed that this extract decreased cell survival, inhibited its proliferation, and also induced death in human gastric cancer cells. In this study, it was found that the extract has a more inhibitory effect on cancer cells than normal cells.

Recipes of damask rose

Dried damask roses generate an edible form of the petals, which help to resolve digestive issues. Iranian people also use dried rose petals with yoghurt.Esfand 9, 1398 AP

Simple damask rose Tea

fresh damask rose petals
3 cups of water
honey (optional)

First, wash the petals well and separate the white part at the end which has a bitter taste.

After drying, add fresh petals to a pot of water and put it on low to medium heat.

After the water boils, wait another 5 minutes (or until the petals lose their color).

Remove the tea from the heat and pass it through a strainer.

In Iran we use The damask rose powder to decorate and flavor all kinds of desserts, puddings, yellow shells, halva, ice cream, cakes, fresh sweets, yogurt, salad, cocoa, aloe salad, meat dishes, etc.

also In the cooking of some dishes such as bean pilaf and lentil pilaf, if you sprinkle a little of it on the pilaf during cooking, it will create a noticeable effect on the flavor of the food.

MRT food

MRT Food is an organic products company in Iran that operates under the supervision of the European Organic Union and international standards.

This company sends organic products such as sour tea, saffron, Common Mallow,Damask rose,Thyme,Organic Hibiscus tea bags,etc to all countries of the world.

These products are made under the supervision of experts and with organic methods

And it is exported by air and sea with modern methods.

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