Rosa damascena is a variety of rose that has been investigated for its medicinal effects. Evidence from scientific studies suggest that the phytochemicals in Rosa damascena may possess antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects. These effects may explain the hepatoprotective effects of the plant. For example, in one study extracts of Rosa damascena significantly reduced the blood levels of alkaline phosphatase (ALP), glutamine pyruvate transaminase (GPT) and glutamine oxaloacetate transaminase (GOT), and the lipid peroxide level in rats receiving a hepatotoxic chemical. Elevations of these liver enzymes are associated with damage to the liver. The chemical used in this study as a liver toxin was carbon tetrachloride. This chemical damages the liver by inducing free radical damage which causes inflammation. Therefore, Rosa damascena may have beneficial effects in protecting the liver from damage through its inhibition of free radicals via its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects.
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