The botanical name of Rose is Rosa centifolia, which belongs to Rosaceae family. Rose is highly beneficial to health as it can cure various health problems. As rose oil is used externally in aromatherapy and rose water is also used for various purposes, similarly rose petals also play a vital role in maintaining health due to its contents.
Rose petals are a an excellent source of vitamins A, B3, D and E. it also contains ascorbic acid, citric acid, malic acid, bioflavonoids, tannins, zinc and fructose. Decoction prepared by rose petals is an effective treatment for bladder infection. Various other health benefits of rose petals are discussed in this article.
Health Benefits of Rose Petals
Following are some of the health benefits of rose petals:
- Sore Throat — A decoction prepared by boiling rose petals in water is effective against sore throat.
- Diarrhea — Rose petals are also effective in diarrhea cure.
- Edema — Rose petals prevent edema or water retention and rejuvenates the skin.
- Tonic — Rose petals have a rejuvenating effect and acts as a tonic.
- Diuretic — The petals have a diuretic effect and thus these are beneficial in removal of excess fluids from the bladder.
- Asthma — Rose petals are known to cure internal asthma.
- Bronchitis — Petals of rose can treat bronchitis.
- High blood pressure — Rose petals intake also cures the problem of hypertension.
- Slow circulation — Rose petals are known to improve blood circulation.
- Dysmenorrhea — These are also effective in painful menstruation.
The above are some of the health benefits of rose petals. Rose petals are an effective cure for fever, cough, indigestion, fluid retention, palpitation, insomnia. Urinary tract infections and stress. Rose petals are also used in the treatment of various heart diseases, nervous tension and peptic ulcers.
