Red Rose Buds and Petals (Rosa centifolia)

Rosa centifolia

Unit size: 1 ounce

Origin: Pakistan

Form: Whole buds and petals

Other names: Rosa gallica var. centifolia, provence rose, cabbage rose, Rose de Mai

Esoteric Uses: Love, secrecy, beauty, sometimes transformation, hidden delights, treachery

Esoteric Associations: Venus, Water

Incense Aroma: A nice and soft floral rose aroma when burned

Used by man throughout history, Red Rose Buds have seen numerous mentions in the texts of the ancients as well as more modern scholars. Horace and Pliny write of the fable that the deep crimson rose sprang from the blood of Adonis, a venerated god of the Greek Pantheon. Later, Romans used roses lavishly, strewing them upon floors and floating them in wine. Brides and Grooms were crowned with roses, as were the religious icons of Cupid, Venus and Bacchus. And from this, perhaps, was born the long standing association of these red buds with spells and rituals of love, happiness, and plenty, for which they are used often in many traditions to this day. Among the Romans, and in other cultures, the buds and petals were also scattered at the feet of the victors, making it a powerful symbol for overcoming obstacles and achieving one`s goals. The Rose represented beauty and pleasure, and Sappho calls the Rose the 'Queen of Flowers'. Herbalists of the modern area sometimes use rose buds to treat headache and dizziness. Other applications have seen them used in the treatment of mouth sores, as well as a tonic that is said to be soothing for the heart and the nerves. Others still claim that using rose buds can be an effective treatment for menstrual cramps as well.

This is herb grade rose.