Herb
Rose
The petals of the rose, used as a fragrant tea, rosewater, or skin spritz, traditionally calming to the heart and soothing to the skin.
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🥄 How to use it
Steep 1 teaspoon of dried rose petals in hot water for 10 minutes for a delicate teaA warm drink made by steeping herbs in hot water. How to make a tea →, or spritz rosewater on the skin to refresh and soothe.
How much: As teaA warm drink made by steeping herbs in hot water. How to make a tea →, 1 teaspoon dried petals per cup; or rosewater on the skin as desired.
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The rose is more than a symbol of love — its petals make a delicate, fragrant teaA warm drink made by steeping herbs in hot water. How to make a tea → that herbal tradition associates with soothing the heart and lifting a low or anxious mood, while rosewater has been treasured for centuries as a gentle, cooling skin tonic.
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⚖️ Cautions
- Use roses that are unsprayed and food-grade — never florist roses, which may be treated with chemicals.
- Gentle and well tolerated; a rare allergy is possible.
- Otherwise no significant cautions.
📚 Why we trust it
- A traditional calming, heart-soothing flower
- Long used in tea, rosewater, and skin care
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🕊️ A word of encouragement
Beauty that also comforts and heals. May loveliness and gentleness meet you today.
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