Rose - Herb Uses |
Culinary (eaten)
Rose petals are edible and beautifully decorative. Remove the bitter pale heel at the base of the petal before using. Mash petals into butter to use as a spread or add to cakes and icings. Crystallise petals for cake decorations. Fruits (rosehips) are very high in vitamin C and are made into jam, used in wines, vinegars, and preserves.
Infusion (like a tea)
Pour near-boiling water over the herb and let steep 5-10 minutes. Standard quantities are 75g fresh or 30g dried herb to 500ml water. The Infusion must be taken same day. It may be sweetened, but do not add milk. This is the best method for rosehips.
Used for treating Flu, Colds, Scurvy, Diarrhoea, Gastritis, and to expel Round Worms
Oil
True Rose Oil is a concentrated essence used primarily as a perfume base and aromatherapy aid. Essential oils are obtained by evaporation of the flowers in a stoppered glass container left in the sun for several days. Large quantities of flowers are needed to obtain small amounts of rose oil.
Rose - Plant Information |
