Rose Buds and Petals are whole, and are sold by the ounce.
They can originate from about 150 species of deciduous and semi-evergreen shrubs and climbers. They all produce flowers of a variety of colors which bloom out of rose hips.
Rose Buds and Petals uses include headache, dizziness, mouth sores and menstrual cramps, heart and nerve tonic, attract love, beauty, clairvoyance, domestic peace and happiness, promotes joy of giving.
Magical Properties:
Zodiac: Taurus
Gender: Female
Planet: Venus
Element: Water
Deities: Venus, Hulda, Demeter, Isis, Eros, Aphrodite
Basic Powers: Love, fertility, clairvoyance
Petals are added to healing incense and sachets. Drink a tisane of rose petals to produce clairvoyant dreams. Rose oil is used to consecrate emeralds. Use rose oil when meditating to learn the manifestation of love. Rose represents the Seven of Cups in Tarot.
Medicinal Usage:
Rose Buds and Petals essential oil can be added to creams for dry or inflamed skin. Rosewater can be added to witch hazel for acne prone skin.
Culinary Usage:
Rose water is used to flavor candy, desserts, sorbets, jams, jellies, and syrups.
Cosmetic Usage:
Rose Buds and Petals are used in perfumes, rose water, bath and skin care products.
Usage Example:
Rose Water
Put 1 cup fresh rose petals or ½ cup dried in a glass bowl and pour 2 cups boiling water over them. Cover the bowl and let steep for about 20 minutes. Strain through a jelly bag or cheesecloth and transfer to bottles with lids. Use within 1 week or add 1 tablespoon to stretch to 3-4 weeks.
NOTE: Although there are medical usage notations provided for Rose Buds and Petals listed above, we are not doctors, and do not provide this educational information as medical advice. We suggest you consult with a physician or certified herbologist if you are seeking medical remedies. The information provided above is strictly informational, and not meant or intended as medical advice. The Magick Moon, nor its employees shall be held responsible, or liable for the misuse of herbs listed in this section.