Rose Petals 100 g, 50 g, 25 g

Rose Petals – 100 g ($14.99), 50 g ($10.99), 25 g ($6.99)

Benefits:
Stress, Depression  Being a powerhouse of antioxidants, and flavonoids rose petals act as a natural tranquilizer. The sedative nature of the plant calms nerves and reduces anxiety. The delicate, soothing aroma of rose and rosehip increases the secretion of serotonin and melatonin hormones in the body that is perfect to boost the spirits, help in alleviating symptoms of chronic anxiety and stress and treats disorders like hysteria, nightmares, and insomnia. Consuming rose tea or adding it to food helps in promoting emotional balance, stabilize mood swings, ease nervous tension and relax the body and mind for a restful night’s sleep.

Digestion  Roses are prized for treating various digestive problems. The flower is trusted to promote digestion, appetite and banish toxins from the system. It kindles the secretion of digestive juices in the stomach, thereby increasing the absorption of essential nutrients and enhancing digestion. In addition, the carminative properties hold high significance in preventing fluid retention and treating conditions like abdominal distension, constipation, bloating, flatulence, abdominal pain, ulcerative colitis, and irritable bowel syndrome.

Diabetes  Roses are beneficial in managing diabetes when ingested regularly. Thanks to the hypoglycaemic property of the vibrant rose petals, it suppress the carbohydrate absorption from the small intestine. The production of insulin from the pancreatic β-cells becomes active on the consumption of rose tea due to the presence of bioactive catechins. Regular consumption of dried rose petals in dishes or as tea significantly reduces the breakdown of starch into glucose which in turn lowers the postprandial levels of glucose thereby controlling diabetes.

Hydration And Weight Loss  Rose tea is primarily made up of water. For this reason, drinking one or more cups per day can significantly contribute to your total water intake. Not drinking enough water can lead to dehydration, which can cause fatigue, headaches, skin problems, muscle cramps, low blood pressure, and rapid heart rate (6). Thus, it’s important to get enough water throughout the day by eating water-rich foods and drinking plain water, teas, coffee, and other beverages.

Water can aid weight loss by boosting your metabolism. In fact, research has shown that drinking 17 ounces (500 ml) of water can increase your metabolism by up to 30% (7). Some evidence suggests that drinking water before meals may aid weight loss by making you feel fuller and reducing your calorie intake (8).

Finally, adequate water intake may help prevent kidney stones (9). The bioactive components present in rose petals remove harmful toxins from the body thereby playing a crucial role in shedding extra fat. It also reduces the accumulation of LDL (i.e. Low-Density Lipoproteins or bad cholesterol) cholesterol in the body and hence improves body metabolism. Consume dried rose leaves as a snack or add it as a topping on salads as it not only gratifies sudden hunger pangs but also keeps you full for a longer time.

Antioxidants  Antioxidants are compounds that help combat the effects of free radicals. These are reactive molecules that cause cellular damage and lead to oxidative stress, which is associated with many diseases and premature aging (10). The main sources of antioxidants in rose tea are polyphenols. Diets rich in polyphenols are thought to reduce the risk of certain types of cancer, heart disease, and type 2 diabetes, as well as protect your brain from degenerative disease (11, 12, 13).

A study of 12 rose cultivars found the phenol content and antioxidant activity of rose tea to be equal to or greater than those of green tea (4). Rose tea is particularly rich in gallic acid. This antioxidant compound accounts for 10–55% of the tea’s total phenol content and is known to have anticancer, antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and analgesic effects (4).

The tea is also rich in anthocyanins, which comprise up to 10% of its total phenol content. These are colored pigments that are associated with good urinary tract and eye health, improved memory, healthy aging, and a lower risk of some cancers (4, 14, 15, 16, 17). Other phenols that contribute to antioxidant activity in rose tea include kaempferol and quercetin.

However, it’s important to note that hot water is unable to extract all of the antioxidants in rose petals. In fact, rose petal extracts boast 30–50% greater antioxidant activity than rose tea (4).

Menstrual Pain  Menstrual cramps are a terrible condition most women face every month. It not only affects a woman’s daily life but also gives rise to tremendous mood swings. Thanks to the antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and pain-relieving properties of rose, the petals when brewed as a tea form an effective folk remedy to alleviate menstrual cramps and treat several menstrual problems like amenorrhea, dysmenorrhea etc.

Menstrual pain affects approximately 50% of girls and women, some of whom experience vomiting, fatigue, back pain, headaches, dizziness, and diarrhea during menstruation (18, 19). Many women prefer alternative methods of pain control over regular pain medication (19). For example, rose tea made from the buds or leaves Rosa gallica has been used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat menstrual pain.

One study investigated the effects of rose tea in 130 teenage students in Taiwan. Participants were instructed to drink 2 cups of rose tea daily for 12 days, starting 1 week before their period and for 6 menstrual cycles (19). Those who drank rose tea reported less pain and better psychological well-being than those who did not drink the tea. This suggests that rose tea may be a suitable way to treat menstrual pain (19). However, the results are only from one study and need to be confirmed through more research before any definite conclusions can be drawn.

Other claimed benefits

Many additional health claims have been made about rose tea. However, they are based on research that used very potent extracts.

Its purported benefits include:

• mental benefits, such as to treat dementia and seizures (20, 21)
• relaxation, stress reduction, and antidepressant effects (22, 23, 24)
• reduced severity of allergic reactions (25)
• antibacterial properties (26, 27, 28)
• improved insulin resistance and heart health (21, 29)
• treatment of liver disease (30)
• laxative effects (21, 24)
• anti-inflammatory and anti-arthritic properties (31, 32, 33, 34)
• anticancer effects (24, 28, 35)

While some study results are promising, only the effects of rose extracts, isolates, and oils of very specific species have been tested. Thus, the findings cannot be attributed to rose tea in general.

Botanical Name: Rosa centifolia
English: Rose
Ayurvedic: Shatapatri, Shatapatrikas, and Tarumi
Sanskrit: Devataruni, Kamika
Also, known as: Varde Ahamar, Golap, Rose, Moshamee Gulab, Rojalu, Rosappoovu, Gulab, Rojapoo, Rojapuvvu, Gulabi, Gulab, Ward, Cabbage Rose, Provence Rose, Hundred-leaved Rose, Chaarukesharan Laakshaa, and Gandhaaddhyaa.
Origin: India Pakistan Harvested: Cultivated
Parts Used: Flower

General Information:
Roses have been used throughout history for their appearance, scent, and therapeutic properties. The history of man and roses have been linked for over 5000 years. Rose cultivation in India developed with the distillation of roses as mentioned by Charaka in Ayurveda around 100 AD. The oil was considered more precious and valuable than gold. Today, two rose species are grown for the perfume industry. The Damask rose, and the Rosa centifolia The most expensive oil an damask rose, which comes from Bulgaria. There are about 120 species under the Rosa gem
Rosa centifolia is particularly to the French city of Grasse known as the perfume capital of the world. This is an erect shrub, 3 to 6 feet in height, having the branches closely covered with nearly straight prickles, scarcely dilated at base, and glandular bristles of various forms and sizes; the large ones are falcate. Leaves are grayish green in color. compound, with 5-7 leaflets and the leaflets are ovate- lancelets. The flowers are large, usually of pink color, but varying in hue, form, size, etc., through 100 known varieties, several together, and, drooping, with leafy bracts, flower-bud short and ovoid. They are fleshy hip enclosing small and pendulous seeds They are round shape, globular with their overlapping petals,
Rosa centifolia widely cultivated for its fragrance. The flowers are commercially harvested for the production of rose oil, which is commonly used in perfumery Rose water is used in desserts, pastries and takes. There are several rose products are used to make different cosmetic preparation like creams, lotions and other cosmetic uses. It used for the moisturizing purpose by mixing with vegetable glycerin.

 

How to use:
We make these suggestions to help you get the best benefit from the herbs that you’re choosing to improve your health. Also we make these ideas and recommendations so that consuming them easier and better fit into your lifestyle by adding them to the food that you already eat.
For the full health benefit, it is best to consume (or use the whole herb in poultices) the whole herb. All of the compounds in the herb act best together, as nature intends. Extracts draw out the most prominent beneficial compounds and may concentrate them. What is not extracted can be helpful in ways that we do not yet understand.

Cut Pieces or Powdered Herb:
There are different ways to use cut pieces or powdered herb.
Food Preparation: You can add powdered or pieces of herb (if the pieces you buy are bigger than you like, a coffee or herb grinder will quickly reduce) to any yogurt, smoothie, apple or other sauces, spreads, salads or other foods more familiar to you that don’t use heat. Heat can be damaging to the beneficial compounds in the herb. Other options like oatmeal, scrambled eggs, pasta sauce, soup, cookies and anything else that fits your lifestyle, but minimizing (by adding near the end of cooking) the heat is helpful.
Also, for children, you can mix powdered herb with honey or glycerin to make paste. The thicker the paste, the more potent and herbal in taste. The sweet taste of honey and glycerin will help medicine go down. The resulting liquid is called an electuary.
For seeds in general, but especially small seeds, it’s best to grind these to break the protective hulls a short time before consumption. This makes all the benefits available, rather than some remaining locked inside the hulls that are unbroken by insufficient chewing.
To make adding herbs even easier, you could add a week’s worth of your chosen herb(s) to an amount of, for example, yogurt that you would eat in a week. Mix thoroughly and eat this each day of the week. So you make once /week and just eat each other day.
Hot Infusion: The basic method for dried herbs and flower is, take 2-3 tablespoons of dried herb in a cup or teapot. Pour hot water over it and cover it with lid for 10-30 minutes. The heat from making tea can degrade some of the beneficial compounds in the herb. This method minimizes this effect. For the full health benefit, it is recommended to consume what is left over after making tea.
Decoctions: Decoctions are suitable for roots, barks, large seeds & berries, and other dense material. The simple way to make decoction is, in a saucepan, add 1 tablespoon of dried herbs to 1 cup of water, Bring the water to boil, reduce heat and simmer for 30-60 minutes with the pot covered. Squeeze out as much as liquid as possible. Best practice is to drink the liquid and also consume the solid material that remains. Herb pieces can also be used.
Powdered Herb:
There are different ways to use powdered herb.
Capsules: HerbsCrafters makes capsules guaranteed to be filled with the pure herb with no filler or any other products. You can also use powdered herb to make your own capsules at home. These capsules are best taken with liquid to aid in digestion and absorption and to ensure it doesn’t stick in your throat.
Poultice: Poultice can be made with an herbal powder and liquid (mostly water) to form a paste which is then applied to the skin. This method is very helpful for skin conditions.
Herbal shot: Powdered herb can be mixed with water, fruit juice or other liquid to make herbal shot.

Tips:
You can sweeten your herbal decoctions with bit of honey, natural fruit juice, stevia leaves powder or licorice root powder.

Precautions:
You should consult with a qualified healthcare practitioner before using any herbal products, particularly if you are pregnant, nursing, or on any medications.
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