蔷薇属是蔷薇科中的一个重要植物科，由约 200 种植物组成，主要是灌木。在印度，它有37种，大多数分布在西喜马拉雅地区的查谟和克什米尔以及喜马偕尔邦。玫瑰因其美丽和生长而备受推崇，并因其营养、治疗、观赏和美容价值而在全世界广受欢迎。玫瑰果用于制作各种食品和饮料，例如果酱、果冻、茶和酒精饮料。蔷薇属具有多种药理活性，包括抗炎、抗糖尿病、保肝、抗菌、抗增殖/抗癌、抗关节炎、神经系统和抗肥胖活性。本综述旨在深入概述印度蔷薇属植物化学和药理学，重点关注对未来化学和生物学研究具有巨大潜力的 Rosa indica L.。版权所有 © Bentham Science Publishers；如有任何疑问，请发送电子邮件至 epub@benthamscience.net。

The Rosa L. genus is a significant plant family in the Rosaceae group, consisting of around 200 species, primarily shrubs. In India, it has 37 species, most located in the Western Himalayan region of Jammu and Kashmir and Himachal Pradesh. Roses are highly regarded for their beauty and growth and are popular worldwide for their nutritional, therapeutic, ornamental, and cosmetic value. The rose hips are utilized in creating various food and drink items, such as jams, jellies, teas, and alcoholic beverages. The Rosa species has various pharmacological activities, including anti-inflammatory, antidiabetic, hepatoprotective, antimicrobial, anti-proliferative/anticancer, anti-arthritic, neurological, and anti-obesity activity. This review aims to provide an in- -depth overview of the phytochemistry and pharmacology of the Rosa species in India, focusing on Rosa indica L., which has significant potential for future chemical and biological research.Copyright© Bentham Science Publishers; For any queries, please email at epub@benthamscience.net.