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Rosa indica

Rosa indica · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (10 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

Rosa indica, scientifically known as Rosa indica, is a celebrated medicinal plant renowned for its therapeutic versatility. Often referred to as the Indian rose, it boasts fragrant blooms used in traditional Ayurveda to soothe inflammation, improve skin health, and reduce stress, making it a cornerstone of holistic wellness and aromatherapy.

Family
Not available
Native range
Asia-Temperate
Parts used
Flower · Root
Common names
Not available
Scientific synonyms
Not available

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Rosa indica

Distribution

This plant exhibits a diverse geographical range across several key regions of Asia. Within China, its presence is noted in both the South-Central and Southeast territories. The species is also naturally distributed throughout Eastern Asia, specifically including Taiwan. Moving toward the Indian Subcontinent, the plant is commonly found in Bangladesh. Finally, its distribution extends across the vast landscape of India.

Region Area
China China South-Central
China China Southeast
Eastern Asia Taiwan
Indian Subcontinent Bangladesh
Indian Subcontinent India
Indo-China Laos
Indo-China Vietnam
Northwestern Pacific Marianas
Caribbean Trinidad-Tobago

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Plant Parts

Rosa indica has 2 reported plant parts identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include flower, root.

Plant parts reported in Rosa indica
Plant part Supporting sources Consensus
Flower 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Root 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Flower

  1. Journal of oral and maxillofacial pathology : JOMFP

Root

  1. Natural product research

Chemicals

Rosa indica has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include ARABINOGALACTAN, PRcP, gentisic acid, protocatechuic acid.

Chemicals reported in Rosa indica
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
ARABINOGALACTAN 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
PRcP 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
gentisic acid 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
protocatechuic acid 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

ARABINOGALACTAN

  1. International journal of biological macromolecules

PRcP

  1. International journal of biological macromolecules

gentisic acid

  1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

protocatechuic acid

  1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Conditions

Rosa indica has 4 reported investigations on conditions identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include arthritis, inflammation, obesity, protein glycation.

Conditions investigated for Rosa indica
Condition Supporting sources Consensus
Arthritis 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Inflammation 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Obesity 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Protein glycation 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Arthritis

  1. Current topics in medicinal chemistry

Inflammation

  1. Current topics in medicinal chemistry

Obesity

  1. Current topics in medicinal chemistry

Protein glycation

  1. BMC complementary and alternative medicine

Preparations

Rosa indica has 1 reported preparations identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include methanol.

Preparations reported for Rosa indica
Preparation Supporting sources Consensus
Methanol 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Methanol

  1. Journal of oral and maxillofacial pathology : JOMFP