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Damask Rose
Rosa damascena · Rosaceae
The quintessential fragrant therapeutic flower applied in Ayurveda to extinguish burning fevers, skin redness, and unctuous ulcers.
Rosa damascena is a thorny, bushy perennial shrub renowned globally for the sublime aroma of its multi-layered pink-red blossoms. In the Ayurvedic materia medica, Shatapatri is celebrated as one of the ultimate Pitta-shamaka dravyas, possessing profound Sheeta virya and heart-soothing properties. The petals, floral waters, and medicinal preserves clear burning heat from the skin and digestive tract.
Stems armed with curved prickles; pinnate leaves with 5-7 serrate leaflets; highly fragrant pink blossoms with dense multi-layered petals; urn-shaped hips.