Rose Flowers

Rose flowers, also known as Rosa spp., have been prized for their beauty and fragrance for thousands of years. But did you know that they also offer numerous health benefits?

Rose flowers have anti-inflammatory properties that can help relieve pain and swelling in the body. They also have antiseptic and anti-bacterial properties that can help treat wounds and prevent infections. Additionally, rose flowers contain high levels of vitamin C, which can help boost the immune system and improve overall health.

Aside from its health benefits, rose flowers are also widely used in the culinary world. They can be used to flavor teas, syrups, and desserts, and can even be used to make rose water, which is often used in skincare products.

COMMON NAME Standardized: cabbage rose Other: Provence rose

BOTANICAL NAME Rosa centifolia Plant Family: Rosaceae

OVERVIEW The dried rose flowers has been valued for its beauty and its perfume for thousands of years. Because rose oil deteriorates rapidly with exposure to sun and wind, the content is highest on the first morning when the flower opens. Rose petals picked for distillation are picked manually, day by day, at or just before sunrise.

CONSTITUENTS The distinctive scent of the rose derived from acyclic monoterpene alcohols, geraniol (up to 75%), citronellol (20%) and nerol (20%), and long-chain hydrocarbons like nonadecane or heneicosane (up to 10%). An important trace component of rose oil is beta-damascenone. Even though this chemical makes up only 0.01% of the weight of the rose, its presence or absence determines the appeal of the rose.

PARTS USED Dried Rose Flowers

TYPICAL PREPARATIONS Rose oil, rose water, ointments, and potpourri. Uses are very numerous and can be administered as a tea, poultice, bath herb, pillow mix, body spray, soaps, bath bombs, candles, potpourri, confetti, etc

PRECAUTIONS Specific: No known precautions.
General: We recommend that you consult with a qualified healthcare practitioner before using herbal products, particularly if you are pregnant, nursing, or on any medications.
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