Rose loose-leaf herbal tea

Description

Rose – Rosa rugosa

 

Description:

This is a loose-leaf herbal tea (infusion) made of only dried rose petals.

 

How to use:

Add 1g or 1 tsp to a tea bag or stainless-steel infuser for 1 cup of tea.

Add 3g or 3 tsp to a large tea bag or stainless-steel infuser for a pot of tea.

 

Rose petals are rich in:

• Antioxidants – 
• Vitamins E and C 
• Polyphenols – rutin, salicylic acid 
• Flavonoids – quercetrin, astragalin (anti-inflammatory, anti-microbial, neuroprotective)

May assist with:

• Arthritis – (anti-inflammatory)
• Period pains and bloating – (anti-inflammatory, may help prevent blood clots)
• Digestion – (increases the liver’s bile production)

Avoid rose tea if:

You are asthmatic

Allergic to roses

May be drunk daily but consult a healthcare professional if you are taking the following:

• Blood thinners
• Antidepressants

Recommended reading:

Nowak et al. (2013), Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture, https://doi.org/10.1002/jsfa.6294

Pal et al. (2016), Italian Journal of Science and Technology, Transactions A: Science, https://doi.org/10.1007/s40995-016-0071-2