It is difficult to find another flower that has caught hearts and spirits more than Rose (Rosa SPP.). It has inspired both mystics and poets and has been honored for thousands of years because of its scent and beauty. It is known as the queen of flowers and was loved by Venus and Aphrodite and is a symbol of love.
There are more than 100 well -known types of rose. Once native to Europe, North -America, Central -Asia and North Africa, it is now grown all over the world in countless cultivars, making it impossible to know exactly how many different types of roses exist today.
In addition to its beauty and scent, Rose has also been appreciated over the centuries because of its medicinal properties. The Greeks drank a rose wine like a tonic and pliny mentions thirty -two different medicines prepared with roses. In the 16one Century distillation techniques were developed in Persia to extract the pure essential oils and these were also quickly adopted for medicinal use. Rose still plays an important role in aromatherapy and herbs today. The species that is most used for health benefits are R. Damascena” R. Centifolia” R. Gallicaand wild roses, like R. Canina And R. Virginiana.
Rose helps the body to eliminate waste and toxins, to calm the digestive tract and even support healthy intestinal bacteria. The contracting and cooling properties are used for inflamed disorders and disorders with excess mucus. Rose is often included in herbal formulas for women. It helps to support a healthy menstrual cycle and facilitates PMS and menopause symptoms.
Part of the lesser -known applications of Roos are the cleansing properties. Traditionally it was used both externally and internally to help combat seasonal inconveniences of different types. Modern research starts to support this use (Zivkovic, et al., 2015). The leaves and petals are cooling and useful when maintaining the optimum body temperature and to relieve burns. Roose syrup can be taken to illuminate the symptoms of seasonal diseases. Rose hip oxymel (vinegar and honey) is can help relieve sore throat.
Rose hips are known as one of the highest sources of vitamin C, but it doesn’t stop there. They are also rich in vitamins A, B, K, flavonoids and polyphenols. They naturally contain a lot of pectin and make a delicious and delicate jam. Together with the flowers, rose hips have long been considered a tonicum and it is believed to help build blood in those who are exhausted and weak.
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Rose infusion and essential oil support the nervous system and have a calming effect, while helping to lift the mind. It helps to relieve concerned and irritable feelings. Rose is also a wonderful medicine for those who are struggling to open their hearts to the world.
References
- Zivkovic J, Stojkovic D, Petrovic J, Zdunic G, Glamocilia J, Sokovic M (2015) Rosa Canina L – New possibilities for an old medicinal herbs, FOOD AND FUNCTION6 (12), 3687-92.
Erin Smith has been working with plants for 25 years and is a medical herbalist and ethnobotanist. She is the maker of Plant Passionate Living, an interactive program designed to help people find more health and vitality through a deeper relationship with plants. Erin is the founder and director of the Center for Integrative Botanical Studies.
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