Rose

A rose is a flower, the beauty of which has been sung by poets for more than one millennium. The fragrant aroma and lush, bright flowers made the rose a real queen of flowers. Not without reason, a beautiful, young girl is often compared to a delicate rosebud. In other languages, the name of this flower sounds very similar, as it has a common Latin root:

• English - rose, garden rose;
• German - Rosa, Kulturrosen;
• French - la rose.

Rose bush, depending on the type of plant, can be from 25 to 250 cm tall. Stems erect, often covered with thorns. Inflorescences can be very different - from very tiny to very large, having up to 20 cm in diameter. The number of petals in a bud can vary from a few to several dozen. The color palette is presented very widely: today there are no only roses of pure blue and black. The aroma of the flower also depends on the species - some of them have a citrus or spicy smell.

Rosehip is a low, usually wild shrub with white or pink flowers that have one row of petals.

• Alba is a shrub whose height can reach 250 cm, has double, white or pale pink flowers;
• Aishire is a climbing plant with small white or pink inflorescences;
• Bourbon - a rather tall shrub with large double inflorescences of a round shape, white, pink or red;
• Damascus - a plant which is characterized by a large number of thorns, the color palette is from light pink to bright red;
• Moss - this species can be distinguished by covered, moss-like outgrowth pedicels and sepals;
• Noisette - a tall shrub with small inflorescences that have a wide variety of colors and a weak aroma;
• Tea - a species with a unique aroma, reminiscent of the smell of good tea.

• Floribunda - roses of this species are characterized by large inflorescences, various in shape and color, often odorless;
• Grandiflora - a species with straight stems and abundant flowering, often used in landscape design;
• Climbing large-flowered - roses with long, creeping shoots and fairly large inflorescences;
• Miniature - a low plant with very small inflorescences;
• Polyanthus - a low shrub with white, pink or red inflorescences that do not have a smell.

Today, this flower can be found in almost all countries of the world. The rose is a heat-loving plant that needs sunlight, so the largest number of species grows in countries with a temperate or subtropical climate. However, there are also winter-hardy varieties that can grow in the northern regions.

The largest amount of nutrients is found in rose petals, so this part of the plant is used for medicinal and culinary purposes. Rose petals are harvested at the moment when the buds have already opened, but have not yet begun to fade. The best time to pick rose petals is early in the morning when the dew has not yet cleared.The collected petals are laid out on a flooring made of paper or natural fabric. Dry raw materials should be in the shade, under a canopy.

• has a wide variety of colors;
• has a pleasant, fragrant aroma;
• contains useful substances in its composition;
• used in cosmetology, traditional medicine and cooking.

• essential oils;
• Sahara;
• bitter substances;
• mucus;
• tannin substances;
• resins;
• flavone glycoside;
• quartzite;
• macro- and microelements;
• vitamins: B, C, K and carotene.

• has a bactericidal effect;
• relieves some types of pain;
• calms the nervous system;
• has a regenerating effect;
• is a mild laxative;
• has an anthelmintic effect;
• relieves inflammation;
• considered a natural antibiotic;
• soothes itchy skin.

Since rose petal remedies are mainly used externally, such treatment is contraindicated only in case of individual intolerance. It is not necessary to use drugs from rose petals for food in the presence of serious diseases of the gastrointestinal tract and in early childhood.

• the most famous delicacy of rose petals is jam;
• rose honey is a thick and sweet non-alcoholic syrup;
• candied rose petals are used to decorate confectionery;
• pink vinegar is a rare but rather interesting salad dressing;
• rose petals are used to prepare rose wine, liqueurs and other alcoholic drinks;
• with rose petals, you can brew a very tasty and fragrant flower tea.

Freshly blossomed rose petals can be used to make a refreshing alcoholic drink. Prepare 400 grams of rose petals, rinse and dry a little. Pour half a glass of granulated sugar, add 40 ml of cognac and 350 ml of white wine. Leave in a cool place for 60 minutes, then strain. Before serving, the drink should be diluted with another 350 ml of wine and a bottle of champagne.

To prepare this delicious and beautiful decoration, you will need 100 grams of rose petals, 2 egg whites and 2 tbsp. powdered sugar. Whip the egg whites into a stiff foam. Using thin tweezers, one by one, dip the petals into protein foam, roll in powdered sugar, and then spread on a baking sheet covered with parchment paper. When the petals dry, you can pour them into a container where they will be stored.

In medicine, as in cooking, only one part of the plant is used - the petals. Potions prepared from rose petals (including rose oil) help fight the following diseases:

• angina;
• conjunctivitis;
• stomatitis;
• purulent inflammation on the skin;
• diarrhea;
• rheumatism;
• bronchitis;
• rhinitis;
• respiratory diseases;
• skin allergic reactions.

• In inflammatory diseases of the oral cavity you should rinse your mouth twice a day with an infusion of rose petals.
• With conjunctivitis this infusion will help. Wipe your eyes with a cotton swab soaked in rose water 3-4 times a day, and before going to bed, make lotions and keep them for half an hour.
• For constipation you can resort to the old folk remedy: 30 minutes before each meal, you should chew 5-6 rose petals well and then eat them.
• With angina take equal parts of honey and crushed rose petals, mix well. Keep a teaspoon of the mixture in your mouth for 30 minutes, then spit it out. The first 3 or 4 days of illness should be repeated this procedure 2 times a day.

Rose petal juice is a healthy and fragrant skin care product. It is very easy to prepare: rinse the rose petals, put in a saucepan and pour a little water. Cook over low heat until the petals give off all their color. Then the juice should be cooled and poured into a glass container. The juice will keep in the refrigerator for several days. To make the potion not only useful, but also beautiful, it should be prepared from petals of the same color. In addition, never use store-bought roses for cosmetic or medicinal purposes. Also, eat only rose petals grown by yourself.

Rose petal syrup is very tasty and fragrant. It can be consumed as a treat or as an aid in the treatment of colds. To prepare such a syrup, 1 kg of rose petals must be washed well, put in a saucepan and pour a liter of water. Boil the petals over low heat until they soften. Then strain the broth and pour it back into the pan. Add 1.5 kg of sugar and bring to a boil. Then pour in the juice of one lemon, mix and remove from heat. Roll the syrup into jars, which should then be turned upside down and covered with a thick cloth. When the syrup has cooled, the jars can be put in the refrigerator.

An infusion of rose petals is better known as "rose water". For centuries, women have been using it for face care. Rose water recipe:

Finely crumble rose petals, then 2 tbsp. raw materials put in a thermos and pour 250 ml of boiling water. Leave for half an hour, cool and strain. Pour into a clean container and store in the refrigerator.

Rose petal tincture is more of a delicious warming drink than a medicine. However, if sugar is excluded from the recipe, pink tincture can be used for compresses and rubbing. Rose petal tincture is prepared as follows:

Pour 200 grams of sugar into the pan and pour half a glass of water. On low heat, stirring constantly, boil the syrup. Put 100 grams of rose petals in a saucepan and cook for another 2 or 3 minutes. Remove saucepan from heat and cool mixture. Add a liter of vodka and mix thoroughly. Pour the mass into a glass jar, cork tightly and leave in a dark place for 15-20 days. Then strain the tincture and pour into a clean container.

• Cream for moisturizing and nourishing the skin. Tear off the petals from five medium roses, chop in a blender or meat grinder. Melt a small piece of beeswax and 2 tbsp. butter and add to mixture. Then pour in 1 tsp. vitamin A, which is sold in ampoules. Mix thoroughly and place in a glass container. Store in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
• Skin rejuvenation mask. Remove the petals from one rose and chop them finely. Pour a small amount of hot water to the consistency of liquid porridge. Then put the mass in a water bath and hold for 10 minutes. Cooled, but still warm mask, apply to the face and décolleté, take a horizontal position and lie down for half an hour. Rinse off the rest of the mask with warm water.
• Mask for making hair soft and silky. Finely chop the petals of one rose and put in a saucepan, pouring 250 ml of milk. Bring the milk to a boil and remove the saucepan from the heat. A warm mass should be applied to the hair and kept for 12-14 minutes. After the procedure, wash off the mask with plenty of warm water.

There are a huge number of varieties of roses in the world - some scientists number up to two thousand. Below are just the most famous of them:

• iceberg
• New Dawn
• Paul's Scarlet Climber
• Orange Morsdag
• patio rose
• Flammentanz
• barcarole
• big purple
• Blue Parfum
• Chopin
• Flamingo

Roses need a lot of sunlight and warmth, so choosing the right place to plant is especially important. It is also necessary to provide that the plant is reliably protected from the wind. The best time to plant seedlings is early spring. To root the seedling, you need to prepare a fairly wide and deep hole. Immediately after planting, the young plant should be watered and covered with dense material. When warm weather sets in, the rose bush can be opened.

Periodically, the rose bush needs to be fed with mineral organic fertilizer. Once a week, the plant needs abundant watering. Once a year, before the first buds appear, the plants are pruned, removing old and diseased shoots. Non-hardy varieties for the winter must be covered.

• The oldest roses on the planet were found during archaeological excavations. According to experts, the age of fossils is about 5,000,000 years.
• Japanese geneticists managed to develop a variety of roses, the color of which changes during the day. Its petals are red during the day and white in the evening.
• The largest rose bush grows in the United States of America, in the state of Arizona.Its area is about 7000 sq.m. Every year about 200,000 inflorescences bloom on the bush.