Opening Our Hearts With Rose

The rose is widely recognized as the inimitable symbol of beauty and love. Its lush petals, majestic arrangement and vivid colors, particularly the classic red rose, evoke sensuality and romanticism, making it a popular ornamental flower and age-old subject of reverence in art, literature, and mythology. The rose is also a highly valued herb in traditional and modern herbal medicine.

Rose hips, the fruits of the rose, are significantly high in vitamin C, and can be consumed raw or as teas, beverages, syrups, and jams. The petals can be made into a tea and used to help treat stress, depression, PMS, the common cold, nausea, and as an aphrodisiac. The oil of rose can be applied topically to regenerate skin and treat inflammation and wounds. And, of course, the rose’s sweet fragrance is a staple in aromatherapy, used to relieve anxiety and depression and promote feelings of well-being.

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