In honor of my favorite Hallmark holiday, Valentine's Day, which is right around the corner, I have to crack me the plant and again my old friend, the rose that to really say so much more than just a good way, "I love you" to your sweetie.
If you remember, roses are shrubs of the genus Rosa, and are actually native to 4 different continents. Of course, roses have been used for centuries to make scents, rose water, jams, jellies and rose syrup-yum! Rose hips (aka,Fruits of various species of the rose plant), are very rich (vitamin C rose hips by the variety of experience rose plant named the dog rose, or Rosa canina) and actual properties that are helping to prevent and cure scurvy.
Rose hips also have a mild laxative effect and as a diuretic, which helps to increase the bowels and urine flow from the body, its pectin and a mixture of malic and citric contribute to these characteristics. Did you know that increasedPetal tea is also excellent for lowering body temperature in high fever, and for cleaning toxins and heat from the body, such as rashes on the skin and inflammation? Research has shown that having the characteristics that increase the body's immunity and to prevent deterioration of all types of infections increased.
Some herbalists also recommend the use of rose petals for the treatment of heavy or irregular menstrual periods, infertility and even gay sexual desire in people, so you may also want tomake up your own brew on 14! Or wait until after the holiday and harvest your petals to your bouquet ...
Here's how:
Tea Rose Petal
1-1/2 cups of rose petals
3 cups water
Honey or sugar to taste
Gather your fresh rose petals from your bouquet (pick gently) wash under running water. Then place the rose petals in a pan or frying pan. Cover the leaves with water and cook for 5 minutes, or until the leaves change color. Strain into teacupsand add honey or sugar. Delicious served alone or with a little organic milk.
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