Rose/Gulab/Shatapatri

Rosa centifolia Linn. is also known as Cabbage rose or Hundred leaved rose or Shatapatri or Taruni. It is one of the species commonly available in India. In Ayurveda it is mentioned that every plant existing in this universe is a Medicine. Rose is the best example of this saying. This Ornamental plant is having many medicinal properties which are mentioned in classics of Ayurveda and are also being critically studied through researches. Also it is used in trad............................read more

It shows antidepressant, psychological relaxation, antioxidant, antimicrobial, antifungal, probiotic and antipyretic effects, smooth muscle relaxation, lipid-lowering content, antitussive, hypnotic, antidiabetic, relaxant, antiulcerogenic effects.

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Phytochemical constituents

Several components were isolated from flowers, petals and hips (seed-pot) of R. damascena including terpenes, glycosides, flavonoids, and anthocyanins. This plant contains carboxylic acid, myrcene, vitamin C, kaempferol and quarcetin. Flowers also contain a bitter principle, tanning matter, fatty oil and organic acids. It found more than 95 macro- and micro-components in the essential oil. Among them, eighteen compounds represented more than 95% of the total oil. The identified compounds were; β-citronellol (14.5-47.5%), nonadecane (10.5-40.5%), geraniol (5.5-18%), and nerol and kaempferol were the major components of the oil.

The therapeutic potential of Rose species is based on its antioxidant effects caused by or associated with its phytochemical composition, which includes ascorbic acid, phenolic compounds and healthy fatty acids.

The important chemical constituents isolated from flower petals by gas chromatography analysis were Phenyl ethanol (43%), Geranyl acetate (15.6%), Geraniol (10.5%), Li............................read more

Properties and Benefits

Guna – Laghu (Light),Snigdha (slimy)
Rasa (Taste) – Tikta (Bitter),Kashaya (Astringent), Madhura (Sweet)
Taste conversationafter digestion – Madhura (Sweet)
Veerya (Potency) – Shitala (Cold)

Effect on Tridosha – Tridosahara (pacifies all 3 dosha)
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Hrdya – Strengthens the heart
Shukrala – improves & and female reproductive system, improves sperm quality & quantity
Grahi – absorbent, bowel binding, useful in IBS, diarrhoea
Deepani – improves digestion strength
Hrudya – cardiac tonic, good for heart
Varnya – promotes skin complexion
Medhya – Brain tonic
Twachya – Beneficial for skin
Ruchya – Enhancing taste
Vrushya – Aphrodisiac
Kushthaghna – Anti leprosy
Grahee – Absorbent
Pittahara – Balances Pitta

Dahahara – relieves internal burning sensation, like Pitta imbalance conditions such as gastritis, sore throat, laryngitis, sun stroke etc
Jwarahara – useful in fever
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Uses, Remedies, Benefits and Application

1) The paste of the rose petals or the powder of the dried petals is applied over the wounds for quicker healing.

2) Gulkand is a cool herbal preparation, it reduces the occurrence of mouth ulcers and helps reducing burning sensation and pain in the mouth due to mouth ulcers.

3) The extract of the rose petals is used as drops or eye wash in burning sensation of the eyes.

4) The dried paste of the petals of rose is taken internally in a dose of 5g along with milk to treat gastritis and duodenal ulcer.

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5) Gulkand is a general tonic, which helps to reduce fatigue, muscle pain, burning, lethargies and mental stress. Eating Gulkand helps to relieve Stress.

6) Acidity is a common problem worldwide and many people have to take antacid drugs on empty stomach every day. Some feel burning sensation in throat, heartburn, sour mouth or throat, indigestion and stomach ache. You can get rid of all these problems using Gulkand in your daily life. You can eat Gulkand every day at night just before sleep/after meals along with betal leaves.

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7) The decoction prepared from the rose buds in a dosage of 20-30ml in divided doses is used to treat constipation.

8) Rosehip tincture is an effective astringent for treating diarrhea or in relieving colic or as a component in cough remedies.

9) Gulkand also helps to reduce the side effects of antibiotics, painkillers and other strong drugs that cause nausea, burning sensation and ulcers.

10) Rose water, derived from its petals, is good for rejuvenating skin and fighting skin problems like aller...........................read more

Gulkand; How to make?

Take fresh rose petals and sugar(Mishri) in the ratio of 2:1
Mix rose petals and sugar together.

Preserve the mixture in glass jar and keep under sun...........................read more

Note

Medicinal properties are found in the original variety of rose than in the hybrid cultivated variety.
Rosa damascena Mill. forma trigintipetala Dieck, Rosa alba L. Rosa damascena Mill. var. alba, Rosa gallica L. Rosa centifolia, Rosa chinensis, and Rosa rugosa are grown worldwide predominantly as a raw material for the perfume and cosmetics industry
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