What is Rose?

Rose is a flowering thorny shrub that is grown all over the world. With a pungent, sweet, distinctive scent, it is most often used as an ornamental flower, or in perfumes. However, you can eat the petals and rosehips, the small dark fruit that ripens on the plant in late summer. Rosehips, in particular, are an excellent source of vitamin C.

Benefits

In Ayurvedic medicine, jam made from these flowers is prescribed for treating a multitude of ailments, such as the following:

• Digestive disorders

• Piles

• Immune System

Rosewater has many benefits apart from its fragrance. Photo Credit: Shutterstock

Anti-inflammatory: It is antibacterial and anti-inflammatory in nature. It contains a large number of phenolic compounds, which makes it popular for the treatment of the following:

• Ulcers

• Infections

• Nausea

Weight Loss: Rosehips and water are often recommended for weight loss regimens to help detoxify the body and promote urination.

Alzheimer’s Disease: An extract of this flower has also been shown to be helpful in fighting Alzheimer’s.