Pink Rose Petal
cooling, calming, nourishing Back To BotanicalsAyurveda loves the queen of all flowers. Rose has a particular ability to cool the body while also stimulating agni, the inner fires of metabolism and perception. Rose has healing effects for sadhaka pitta, the warmth and passion of the heart and benefits the equilibrium between mind and heart. Modern research confirms the ability of rose to balance hormones and prevent aging of the skin.
Rosa L, Rosaceae. Traces of rose fossils date back 40 million years. Pink roses are the domesticated variety most similar to their wild forebears, and they were being cultivated in imperial gardens over 5000 years in the past. Rose oil is said to have the highest frequency of all plant essences, giving off the energy of divinity and love. Rose water is traditionally used in India for blessing guests at ceremonies, soothing eyes and skin, and for accenting sweets.
Useful for helping colds and flu
Relieves nausea and sluggish digestion
Enhances circulation and respiration
Enhances mental clarity