Celebrate Green Blog

“With vibrant blooms, velveteen petals and a primordial perfume, roses transcend mere floral status and seem to spring from the realm of the divine.” - TheFoodPaper.com

In yesterday’s post, I shared some of my favorite rose products: rose oil, rose soap, rose tea and real roses that benefit a worthy cause.

But why do I love roses so?

Because they make me happy!

But why?

In today’s post, I thought I’ll share with you some of roses’ incredible benefits - for mind, body and soul. Perhaps you’ll discover your own rose obsession is lying in wait…

The benefits of rose:

Medical

• Antiseptic
• Astringent
• Antispasmodic
• Sedative
• Anti-insomnia
• Sooth sore throat
• Treating cold and flu
• Digestive balance
• Defend against cancer and cardiovascular disease (high in vitamin C and antioxidants)
• Reduces inflammation
• Treat burns and eczema
• Treat headaches and weakness
• Improve immune system

Nutritional

• High in vitamin C, B’s and K
• Contain calcium, potassium, copper and iodine

(For more on edible roses, click here)

Emotional

• Antidepressant
• Anti-anxiety

Sexual

• Aphrodisiac
• Anti-impotence
• Female reproduction

Beauty

• Astringent
• Tonic
• Reduces redness
• Promotes collagen production (for aging skin)
• Soothes skin irritation

Visual

• Strength
• Beauty
• Romance

Much more on the benefits of roses can be found here. For more on choosing eco-friendly and ethically harvested roses, click here.