Dried Rose Buds

Description

In the case of dried rose buds

The most therapeutic effects of R. damascena in ancient medicine are including treatment of abdominal and chest pain, strengthening the heart, treatment of menstrual bleeding and digestive problems , and reduction of inflammation, especially of the neck . North American Indian tribes used a decoction of the root of R. damascena plant as a cough remedy to ease children’s cough . This plant is also used as a gentle laxative. Rose oil heals depression, grief, nervous stress and tension. It helps in the reduction of thirst, healing old caugh, special complaints of women, wound healing, and skin health. Vapor therapy of rose oil is helpful for some allergies, headaches, and migraine.

Products

There are different products from R. damascena in the world. The major products are as below.

Rose water

It is an abundant product of R. damascena in which contains 10-50% rose oil. The most usage of Rose water is in religious ceremonies. It is used in mosques especially at mourning ceremonies, to calm and relax people. The highest quality rose water is produced in Kashan. Kaaba (God House) in , is washed yearly by unique and special rose water of Kashan. Rose water is also of high value in the food industry and some special foods are prepared using this product.

Rose oil

It is a volatile oil obtained by distillation of the fresh flowers of R. damascena. The chief producing countries are , , and , but not a major product in . The oil is prepared in copper alembic stills by the peasant or in large factories under careful scientific control. Some 3000 parts of flowers yields only one part of oil. The oil is, pale, yellow, and semisolid.

Dried flowers

Two kinds of dried flowers are produced in .

1. A) Dried bud which is mostly for export.
2. B) Dried petals for different purposes; its major use is for eating, as it can solve problems with digestive system. Some Iranians eat it with yogurt,use in drinking like tea, syrup and so on. Another reason for drying petals is to store them when distilleries cannot accept the whole produced flower anymore. They use them later for distillation .

Hips

Both dried and fresh hips of R. damascena processed or not processed, are used in Iran.

Advantages:

Reduced symptoms of depression, calmed nerves,increased circulation and improved digestion.

Improving incretion imbalance, quickening the blood circulation and others.

Charming rose flower fragrance and taste. After several times brewing, the rose fragrance still fills around the whole house.

These claims have not been substantiated by the Food and Drug Administration.