Rosa Alba is a perennial aromatic shrub from the rose family (Rosaceae). The correct botanical name is Rosa × alba L., as this taxon is accepted as a hybrid rose. It is known as white oil-bearing rose and is cultivated for its fragrance, resilience and valuable flower raw material. ,
The shrub develops strong arching stems and bluish-green leaves. The flowers are white to pale pink, with numerous petals and a delicate fresh rose aroma. Rosa Alba is cold-hardy and usually flowers once, in mid-summer. The flowers, buds, petals, essential oil and floral water are valued raw materials for cosmetics, perfumery, aromatic products and herbal blends. ,
Basic Information
- Latin name: Rosa × alba L.
- Parts used: flowers, buds, petals
- Origin: Bulgaria
- Raw material type: cultivated
- Harvest period: during flowering
- Harvest time: early morning
Raw Material Characteristics
The flowers are hand-harvested early in the morning, when the aromatic profile is at its best. The raw material is processed or dried soon after harvesting to preserve its fragrance, colour and overall quality.
Chemical Composition
Rosa Alba contains mainly essential oil, phenylethyl alcohol, geraniol, citronellol, nerol, linalool, flavonoids and phenolic compounds. ,
Suitable for the Production of
- cosmetic products
- perfumery compositions
- floral waters
- essential oils
- aromatic formulations
- herbal blends
- natural personal-care products
- rose petal and rose bud powders
Medicinal Properties and Effects on the Body
Rosa Alba has the following properties:
- aromatic
- refreshing
- soothing
- antioxidant
- antimicrobial
- relaxing
aromatic profile
- beneficial effect on the skin
Forms Available
- Rosa Alba flowers (Flores Rosae albae) – whole dried, crushed, cut to custom size, or powdered
- Rosa Alba buds (Gemmae Rosae albae) – whole dried
- Rosa Alba petals (Petala Rosae albae) – whole dried, cut to custom size, or powdered
- Rosa Alba essential oil
- Rosa Alba floral water
Quality and Documentation
Upon request, a Certificate of Analysis (COA), technical documentation and additional documents may be provided.
Inquiry
Contact us for availability, samples and a quotation based on the required quantities and raw material specifications.
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