THERAPEUTIC INSIGHTS OF ROSA SPECIES

Abstract

Rose (Rosa spp.), often praised and celebrated as the symbol of love and beauty, has potential beyond mere attraction by possessing rich medicinal aspects that go beyond beauty and attractiveness. This review delves into exploring the therapeutic insights of roses in terms of examining the bioactive compounds such as flavonoids, anthocyanins, tannins, and essential oils, which impart pharmacological attributes of diverse nature. It highlights both classical and modern viewpoints, suggesting that it can alleviate ailments such as inflammation, oxidative stress, microbial infections, with mental health disorders. The therapeutic efficacy of rose extracts and essential oils with anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antimicrobial, and neuroprotective benefits is underscored through in vitro and in vivo studies. Moreover, integrating roses into nutraceuticals and modern pharmacology unveils a promising avenue for the development of remedies that are plant-based with minimal side effects. The review identifies considerable research gaps, such as low clinical trials and inconsistent standardization protocols, which encouraged further exploration to harness roses’ full therapeutic potential. This work synthesizes a logical combination of centuries-old wisdom and modern scientific data, urging people to turn their attention to roses as powerful healing elements. The revelation of their secrets may become a game-changer in the natural medicine field and positively affect the health situations of the world population, and thus, it once again proves the idea that the petals of this eternal flower have much more than just a decorative worth; they are the synonyms of wellness and healing.