The use of rose petals in folk medicine and cosmetology

The queen of flowers rose is grown not only for decorative purposes, but also as a material for the production of essential oil products, as well as medicinal raw materials. Rose petals contain a considerable amount of ascorbic acid and vitamins, have a slight general strengthening, wound healing, anti-inflammatory, sedative and even anthelmintic effect. Besides everything else, rose petals are a magnificent rejuvenator, which is widely used in cosmetology.

Use of rose petals in folk medicine it is advisable for the treatment of poorly healing (including purulent) wounds and bedsores. Jam made from white rose petals is an effective remedy for treating constipation and fighting worms, and red rose, which has a fairly strong binding and astringent effect, is used for diarrhea and various ailments of the gastrointestinal tracthaving an inflammatory origin. Infusions from this flower (in particular, the so-called rose water) are widely used to treat oral diseases.

Also, the rose is an integral part many cosmetic products: both branded and homemade. The use of rose petals is especially effective in various types of cosmetic masks for the body and face. Eg, A mask helps remove irritation from the skin, consisting of an infusion of rose petals, seasoned with ordinary potato starch, and to restore elasticity - a mask of rose petals, sage, chamomile, dill, mint and linden blossom, taken in equal proportions, poured with boiling water.