The scientific name for the Himalayan rose is Rosa macrophylla. It is one of the most striking variants of roses found anywhere on earth. The Himalayan rose is distinguishable by its rather big leaves, and you can only see it in the hills of the Himalayas. It grows at an altitude of about 3000 m and needs the cold Himalayan weather to thrive and blossom. The use of roses for therapeutic purposes is common in and around the Himalayas. The Himalayan rose is one of the many flowers that people in the region have been using for ages. Roses are often used in aromatherapy. It is a form of alternative medicine that uses fragrance as a healing agent. The fragrance of rose, for example, can trigger positive changes in your mind and body. People living around these plants have recognized these benefits long ago. Today the rest of the world is slowly waking up to its wonderful benefits.