Rose

The rose is one of the most appreciated flowers for its great beauty and aroma, but ... did you know that it is also a medicinal plant with many applications? Rose petals contain various active ingredients beneficial to the skin, to relieve menstrual discomfort, to calm stress and anxiety, as an antioxidant for purifying treatments ... Discover all the benefits of rose for health and the different options that you have to enjoy its many properties.

What are the medicinal properties of the rose

Rose petals include different anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, antimicrobial, antioxidant and prebiotic principles that make them suitable for a wide variety of uses in medicine and natural cosmetics. Applied to the skin, the rose hydrates and cleanses the skin, helping to combat skin disorders such as acne or rashes. You can also use it as a mask to clean impurities from the face.

Likewise, the benefits of the rose make it ideal for making natural oils, essences and fragrances used in aromatherapy in order to relieve anxiety and promote relaxation. If ingested, the rose can also help purify the body, relieve menstrual cramps and soothe the discomfort of the throat and respiratory system.

What ways are there to take medicinal rose

Currently it is very easy to access fresh rose petals with which to prepare infusions such as rose water , which is suitable as a digestive tonic or as a natural beauty treatment. For greater convenience, at Naturitas you can buy dried rose petals ready to make your own natural remedies and cosmetics.

In addition, ready-made rose water is also marketed for use as a facial tonic, as well as concentrated rose essence to dilute in vegetable oil and cosmetics with its active ingredients.