ROSE | Rosa damascena
So much could be and has been said about this tried and true herbal companion. Dating back over 2000 years, this fragrant flower has been revered in various cultures for its therapeutic properties. Native to the Middle East, Rosa damascena, commonly known as the Damask rose, is prized for its exquisite fragrance and delicate petals.
Medicinally, rose petals are known for their diverse range of benefits. Their scent alone promotes relaxation, reduces stress, and uplifts mood. In traditional herbal medicine, rose petals are also valued for their anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. They have been used to soothe sore throats, alleviate digestive discomfort, and support skin health.
As a female tonic, rose is esteemed for its ability to support reproductive health and hormonal balance. Its gentle astringent properties are believed to tone the uterus and promote menstrual regularity. Rose is often used to alleviate menstrual cramps, regulate menstrual flow, and ease symptoms associated with menopause. Its aromatic essence is thought to uplift the spirit and provide comfort during times of hormonal fluctuations.
Rose is often associated with love and compassion, evoking feelings of warmth, comfort, and affection. Using rose medicinally or magically, internally or externally, can be of great support to matters of the heart, from heart break to cultivation of self love.
Of the Rose, Greek poetess Sappho wrote the following poem, demonstrating the love and understanding of rose from antiquity:
If it pleased the whim of Zeus in an idle
Hour to choose a king for the flowers, he surely
Would have crowned the rose for its regal beauty,
Deeming it peerless;
By its grace is valley and hill embellished,
Earth is made a shrine for the lover's ardor;
Dear it is to flowers as the charm of lovely
Eyes are to mortals;
Joy and pride of plants, and the garden's glory,
Beauty's blush it brings to the cheek of meadows;
Draining fire and dew from the dawn for rarest
Color and odor;
Softly breathed, its scent is a plea for passion,
When it blooms to welcome the kiss of Kypris;
Sheathed in fragrant leaves its tremulous petals
Laugh in the zephyr.
~ Song of the Rose by Sappho, translated by John O’Hara (1910)
Part: Petals
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So much could be and has been said about this tried and true herbal companion. Dating back over 2000 years, this fragrant flower has been revered in various cultures for its therapeutic properties. Native to the Middle East, Rosa damascena, commonly known as the Damask rose, is prized for its exquisite fragrance and delicate petals.
Medicinally, rose petals are known for their diverse range of benefits. Their scent alone promotes relaxation, reduces stress, and uplifts mood. In traditional herbal medicine, rose petals are also valued for their anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. They have been used to soothe sore throats, alleviate digestive discomfort, and support skin health.
As a female tonic, rose is esteemed for its ability to support reproductive health and hormonal balance. Its gentle astringent properties are believed to tone the uterus and promote menstrual regularity. Rose is often used to alleviate menstrual cramps, regulate menstrual flow, and ease symptoms associated with menopause. Its aromatic essence is thought to uplift the spirit and provide comfort during times of hormonal fluctuations.
Rose is often associated with love and compassion, evoking feelings of warmth, comfort, and affection. Using rose medicinally or magically, internally or externally, can be of great support to matters of the heart, from heart break to cultivation of self love.
Of the Rose, Greek poetess Sappho wrote the following poem, demonstrating the love and understanding of rose from antiquity:
If it pleased the whim of Zeus in an idle
Hour to choose a king for the flowers, he surely
Would have crowned the rose for its regal beauty,
Deeming it peerless;
By its grace is valley and hill embellished,
Earth is made a shrine for the lover's ardor;
Dear it is to flowers as the charm of lovely
Eyes are to mortals;
Joy and pride of plants, and the garden's glory,
Beauty's blush it brings to the cheek of meadows;
Draining fire and dew from the dawn for rarest
Color and odor;
Softly breathed, its scent is a plea for passion,
When it blooms to welcome the kiss of Kypris;
Sheathed in fragrant leaves its tremulous petals
Laugh in the zephyr.
~ Song of the Rose by Sappho, translated by John O’Hara (1910)
Part: Petals
Sold by the ounce
So much could be and has been said about this tried and true herbal companion. Dating back over 2000 years, this fragrant flower has been revered in various cultures for its therapeutic properties. Native to the Middle East, Rosa damascena, commonly known as the Damask rose, is prized for its exquisite fragrance and delicate petals.
Medicinally, rose petals are known for their diverse range of benefits. Their scent alone promotes relaxation, reduces stress, and uplifts mood. In traditional herbal medicine, rose petals are also valued for their anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. They have been used to soothe sore throats, alleviate digestive discomfort, and support skin health.
As a female tonic, rose is esteemed for its ability to support reproductive health and hormonal balance. Its gentle astringent properties are believed to tone the uterus and promote menstrual regularity. Rose is often used to alleviate menstrual cramps, regulate menstrual flow, and ease symptoms associated with menopause. Its aromatic essence is thought to uplift the spirit and provide comfort during times of hormonal fluctuations.
Rose is often associated with love and compassion, evoking feelings of warmth, comfort, and affection. Using rose medicinally or magically, internally or externally, can be of great support to matters of the heart, from heart break to cultivation of self love.
Of the Rose, Greek poetess Sappho wrote the following poem, demonstrating the love and understanding of rose from antiquity:
If it pleased the whim of Zeus in an idle
Hour to choose a king for the flowers, he surely
Would have crowned the rose for its regal beauty,
Deeming it peerless;
By its grace is valley and hill embellished,
Earth is made a shrine for the lover's ardor;
Dear it is to flowers as the charm of lovely
Eyes are to mortals;
Joy and pride of plants, and the garden's glory,
Beauty's blush it brings to the cheek of meadows;
Draining fire and dew from the dawn for rarest
Color and odor;
Softly breathed, its scent is a plea for passion,
When it blooms to welcome the kiss of Kypris;
Sheathed in fragrant leaves its tremulous petals
Laugh in the zephyr.
~ Song of the Rose by Sappho, translated by John O’Hara (1910)
Part: Petals
Sold by the ounce
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A simple rose tea with a touch of honey is a delight. The tea can be used as a wash, drawing on the astringent properties of rose to tonify the skin and even complexion.
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Astringent, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory
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Organically grown in Chile.
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