A petal that is at once noble, vibrant and versatile

Rich in anthocyanins, flavonoids, and volatile essential oils, red rose promotes relaxation, radiant skin, and gentle digestive comfort. Its deep fragrance also makes it an excellent ingredient for scented teas or skincare powders.

Description

Dried petals, whole or slightly broken, intense red to purple in color, with a powerful sweet and floral fragrance. Sorted and dried naturally.

Nomenclature

• Common name: Red Rose of Pakistan
• Latin name: Rosa centifolia
• Family: Rosaceae
• Part used: Petal
• Form: Loose
• Origin: Pakistan
• English name: Red rose petals
• Name in German: Rote Rosenblätter
• Name in Spanish: Red Rose Petals
• Name in Italian: Petali di rosa rossa
• Name in Arabic: بتلات ورد أحمر

Main virtues

Soothing, skin tonic, softening, aromatic, gentle digestive, antioxidant.

Main constituents

Anthocyanins, flavonoids, tannins, trace essential oil (citronellol, geraniol), mucilages.

Professional use and dosage

• Infusion: 1 tablespoon per 250 ml of hot water. Infuse for 5 to 8 minutes. Drink or use as a facial rinse.
• Cosmetics: added to baths, care for sensitive skin, floral tonics, poultices.
• Food: floral decoration, confectionery, syrups, oriental jams, flavored teas (kashmiri chai, falooda, milk-based desserts).

Precautions, side effects and contraindications

• No known contraindications at usual doses.
• Store away from moisture to preserve fragrance and color.

History and traditional use

A symbol of purity and love, the red rose is used in the traditions of the Indian subcontinent for prayer, body care, and noble culinary preparations. In Unani and Ayurvedic medicine, it is recognized for balancing the heart and calming the mind.

Miscellaneous information

• Packaging: kraft bag or airtight opaque box.
• Storage: dry, away from air, light and heat.
• Shelf life: 18 to 24 months.
• TARIC customs code: 1211.90.86.00

Sources and references

• Internal References Apophycaire
• Works on traditional Unani medicine and Ayurvedic herbal medicine
• Eastern ethnobotanical data

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