Herb of the Month: Rose

The medicine of Rose is ancient. Rose heals on many levels, from the physical to the emotional and the spiritual. From its historical use in the Language of Flowers as a symbol of Love to its efficacious medicine employed in fevers and inflammation, Rose has long enjoyed a place in medicine. In this video, we will explore the history of Rose, its medicine for the heart, how it aids in grief and anxiety, and a few of my favorite recipes for using Rose as a tea and as a hydrosol.

RESOURCES

Cool Hat by Artist Toad: https://artbytoad.com/

Book, "Flower Power" by Anne McIntyre - From Thrift Books

Book, "The Earthwise Herbs: Old World Plants" by Matthew Wood - From Bookshop.org

Organic Rose Petals by Mountain Rose Herbs - https://mountainroseherbs.com/pink-rose-petals

Heritage Rose Water Facial Mist - https://heritagestore.com/collections/rosewater/products/rosewater

Healing Rose Tea Recipe

1/2 cup dried rose petals

1/2 cup marshmallow root

1/5 tsp cinnamon chips

Instructions:

Add dried herbs to a quart-sized glass jar.

Fill with cool water.

Cap and shake well to submerge all of the plant material.

Let steep for 6-10 hours and then strain.

Drink 1 cup 2-3x a day and store extra in the fridge for up to 3 days.