Rose and Its Benefits

October 20, 2021

Health Benefits of Rose Flower

I always imagine something romantic when given the idea of roses. Who would not be? I grew up watching couples celebrating with roses, weddings filled with roses, and all other couple-related celebrations, all with roses. As I grew older, I realized that roses are meant for so much more! For one, it is edible, and it brings a lot of health advantages. Let us get to more about the not-so-ordinary rose as we go over this article.

Good for Losing Weight

The petals of rose can encourage a healthy metabolism. This way, the body can eliminate all the toxins in the body faster. Aside from that, it brings a satiated feeling which makes one feel full at all times. All you have to do is include about 10 – 15 pieces of petals in a glass of water until it boils. When the water turns color pink, it is good to go for a drink. Adding honey or cinnamon for a much-enhanced taste is also possible. I am sure that in no time, you can notice the weight difference.

Good as a Natural Aphrodisiac

All you have to do is pluck and rinse the petals and eat them raw daily. As a result, you would more likely feel the energy to indulge in some intimate encounters with your loved ones. This helps you, in general, regulate your heart, your mind, and your nervous system.

Good for the Mental Health

Several pieces of research suggest that inhaling the natural scent of rose can decrease one from suffering anxiety, depression, and stress. Rose has a natural component allows an individual to feel calm and relaxed. To do this, you may submerge yourself in a bathtub with warm water with petals floating around you. Sit tight, relax, and enjoy the scent of roses.

Good for Aiding Piles Symptoms

Are you one of those who are suffering from piles due to constipation or any other conditions? Well, crushing the petals of a rose and mixing it up with water, and drinking it as it is will be helpful. Do this with an empty stomach, and the bleeding piles will be gone in three days. Since the rose is rich in fiber and filled with water, it can do magic in this condition.

Good as an Astringent

Rosewater is also helpful in aiding minor skin irritation. It is also used as a natural ingredient in balancing the oil in the skin. The presence of soaps and cream made out of rose also suggests that it helps nourish and make the skin whiter.

Good as Acne Controller

Controlling acne is tricky. It means one should go back and forth to a dermatologist and undergo treatments. One way of making the acne dry and less pus production is using rosewater. Its natural antibacterial content makes the skin moisturized and less prone to an acne outbreak.

Good for the Lips

Add a spoon of cream to a paste of fresh petals that will help you make your lips look fuller, softer, and pinkish. Yes, you’ve read it right! You can now get youthful-looking, fresh and fuller lips by applying cream-based rose petals to them.

When it comes to health and beauty, the rose has proved itself worthy of its name and reputation. As the years go by, a lot of discoveries relative to its health perks will still be revealed. So, please take advantage of it and use it for your convenience. Good luck!

References

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Won-Chul Lim, Hyo-Kyung Choi, Kyung-Tack Kim, and Tae-Gyu Lim , Rose (Rosa gallica) Petal Extract Suppress Proliferation, Migration, and Invasion of Human Lung Adenocarcinoma A549 Cells through via the EGFR Signaling Pathway, doi: 10.3390/molecules25215119
Eun Ju Shin , Ah-Ram Han , Myung-Hee Lee , Young-Ran Song , Kwang Min Lee , Tae-Gyu Nam , Pomjoo Lee , Sung-Young Lee , Tae-Gyu Lim ,Extraction conditions for Rosa gallica petal extracts with anti-skin aging activities, DOI: 10.1007/s10068-019-00596-7
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