Rose is the common name of Rosa species, from Rosaceae family.
Flower of a china rose (Rosa chinensis)
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Features of Rose
prickly stem.
orange or red, sour fruit.
(Rose's fruit is called 'hip'.)
Growing Rose
- by cutting during autumn.
- by seed during autumn. Certain species can be grown from seed.
- disease: Leaves are prone to mildew and other fungus diseases.
- trimming: deadhead flowers to prolong flowering.
- trimming: Prune lightly in early winter.
Using Rose
Cosmetic
Bath
Add petals to aromatic baths. (Use flower)
Lotion
Used in many cosmetic creams and lotions. (Use flower)
Perfume
Essential oil is used in perfumes.
Tonic
Rosewater is an excellent tonic for dry or sensitive skins. (Use flower)
Culinary
Dessert
Use distilled rose-water to flavour desserts. (Use flower)
Dessert
Make jams and syrups using rose hips. (Use fruit)
Dessert
Crystallize as a garnish for desserts. (Use flower)
Drink
Hips are used in wine making. (Use fruit)
Drink
Dried rose buds add a delicate sweet scent to teas. (Use flower)
Salad
Remove the white heel and sprinkle over salads. (Use flower)
Sauce
Rose hips are used to make vinegars and other sauces. (Use fruit)
Decorative
Decorative
Dry flowers and buds as decorations. (Use flower)
Household
Dye
Add petals to potpourri. (Use flower)
Medicinal
Essential oil
Blend as a massage oil and use in massage to ease tension and promote circulation. (Use flower)
Essential oil
Use in aromatherapy to treat depression, nervous tensions, and anxiety. (Use flower)
Supplement
Rose hips are highly nutritious, rich in vitamins and flavonoids. It may help to prevent cancers and inhibit the growth of cancers. (Use fruit)
Tea
Relieve cold symptoms and bronchitis. (Use flower)
Traditional Remedies
- Respiratory » bronchitis, cold and flu
- Mood » depression, tension, anxiety
- Disorder » cancer
- Other » circulation
Traditional remedies may or may not be supported by scientific evidences.
Cautions
- Please consult with your doctor before using rose for health related purposes.
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