Rose Petals

A rose is a woody perennial of the genus Rosa, within the family Rosaceae. They form a group of plants that can be erect shrubs, climbing or trailing with stems that are often armed with sharp prickles.

Benefits and uses:

The majority of roses are used to decorate gardens as well as for various ornamental purposes owing to their aesthetic grandeur and breath taking visual appeal.

Roses have diuretic effects as they contain Vitamin C, pectin, malic and citric acids bearing the quality of both an aphrodisiac and an antidote to warfare drunkenness. Its effect in medicinal science proves that it clears toxins and heat from the body resulting in the cooling effect on the body.

Rose tea helps to fight the infection in the digestive tract and re-establish the normal bacterial population of the intestines. Rose petals relieve fluid retention and hasten the elimination of wastes through kidneys.

As it is a laxative, it works as a remedy for all liver problems including sluggishness and constipation.

Rose hips also contain carotenoid pigments, plant sterols, tocotrienols and a very high level of anthocyanins, catechins and other polyphenolics, known phytochemicals to protect against cancer and cardiovascular diseases

Rose hips can be used in apple sauce, soups and stews, syrups, puddings, marmalade, tarts, breads, and pie, or made into a jam or jelly.

The uses of rose vary from preparing of cosmetics, perfumes, hand lotions, creams, to rose essential oil and rose water.