The white rose is a type of rose, also known as rose, shrub pink or cut rose, much used as a soothing medicinal plant.
Its scientific name is Rosa Alba L. and can be purchased at florists, markets or natural products stores.
What is the white rose for?
The white rose serves to treat inflammation in the eyes, disinfect wounds, treat constipation, anxiety, nervousness, cough, bronchitis sore throats. It is also used for skin cleansing.
Properties of the white rose
The properties of white rose include its astringent, soothing, laxative, digestive, anti-inflammatory and depurative action.
How to use the white rose
For therapeutic purposes the petals or seeds of the white rose are used.
- Skin cleansing tea: Add the petals and seeds in boiling water, allow to cool and wash the skin.
- Soothing tea: Add 10 g of petals and white rose seeds in 500 ml of boiling water, with a tablespoon of honey, and drink 3 times a day.
See a use of this plant: Home remedy for stomatitis
White Rose Side Effects
There are no known side effects of the white rose.
Contraindications of white rose
Contraindications of white rose are not described.
