How to prepare rose water and what is it for?

For many cultures the rose is a sacred flower, an eternal symbol of love and beauty. It covers a wide spectrum of colors and exudes a special fragrance. Rose water, obtained by distilling its petals, is one of the most popular derivatives of this flower, and is used in medicine, gastronomy and cosmetics. It is said to have been a key beauty product used by Cleopatra in ancient Egypt. In any case, it has medicinal properties and various therapeutic benefits.

Properties of rose water

It has antibacterial, antiseptic and healing properties. It is very rich in flavonoids and vitamins (A, C. D, E and B3). If taken in tea form:

• Helps enrich the body with nutrients.
• Reduces the risks of bladder infections.
• Prevents heart diseases.
• Relieves digestive problems.
• Release mental tension.
• Reduces eye irritation.
• Relieves dental pain caused by paradontosis.

Benefits for skin and hair

It is used for the treatment of skin infections and also when making skin care products. It has excellent softening effects, improves the condition of dry and aging skin. Purifies and tones the skin, reduces inflammation and helps get rid of pimples. It can also be applied to sensitive skin and as an aftershave lotion. It is very beneficial for the hair and scalp; It increases blood flow, feeds and strengthens hair follicles, preventing hair loss. For this reason it is frequently used in shampoos and conditioners.

Medicinal applications

• To combat the day’s fatigue, add rose water to the tub before bathing. It has a very relaxing effect on the body and mind, improving mood and preventing depression.
• A very effective remedy for a sore throat is to rinse with rose water. If the glands are swollen, you can soak a cotton ball in this substance and apply it.
• Swollen gums can be treated with a cotton swab dipped in rose water. Its regular use helps relieve and heal sore gums, strengthens loose teeth and eliminates bad breath.

Ingredients

• 500 grams of fresh rose petals*
• Distilled water **Rose petals must be natural, without pesticides. *

How to prepare rose water?

• Take the rose petals, remove the worst ones and any possible dirt you find.
• Fill half of the container with rose petals. Then pour the distilled water over the petals until they are completely covered. Wait 5 minutes while the mixture rests.
• Start heating the container over a very low heat until it boils, then return to low heat. With this we manage to extract all the extract of the roses, and consequently, their properties.* A very important detail is to place the lid inverted on the container to keep as much steam as possible inside.*
• By playing with the position of the lid (inverted or not inverted) you will ensure that the water vapor remains on the lid of the container. Once there, from time to time, put ice cubes to cool the surface and, consequently, obtain liquid rose water again. To store rose water, simply store it in plastic or glass bottles in a cool, dry place, but use within 3 months of making it. If you are looking to lose weight quickly and healthily, find your nearest consultant by clicking here