When the roses begin to fall off, their second life comes – taste them or rest in them

Roses belong to humanity since time immemorial. This is also evidenced by historians who have found the first fossilized remains of this decorative plant. While in Greek mythology the rose was a symbol of resurrection, love in connection with the goddess Venus, in old China emphasized royal rank and elegance. The contemporary rose has a lot of forms, colors and shapes… Yet one thing connects to it – beautiful scents and fluffy slices of roses. They can also serve you after they fall off… How?

Video author, eco gardens will tell you how to eat rose petals. More on the channel .

Dry into stock

“The petals contain vitamin C, which fights against infections and inflammations. Therefore, they are good to strengthen immunity, but also as a natural elixir of youth,” says an expert who recommends using the leaves – for example as an edible decoration of cakes or desserts. However, the service life (and nutritional value) of these leaves is limited, if you do not focus them immediately, it is better to dry them and use them in the kitchen or beautifying for a long time. How to do it: just spread the tickets to the mesh (beware, they should not touch each other!) And let them dry in a sunny and airy place. In two or three days you are done…

Create pink spices

Dried petals can then be used in many ways – for example, as a common interesting spice for drinks and dishes. The slices of roses have a slightly acidic taste that gives an interesting accent of your morning oatmeal, yogurt, but it also excels in fruit or vegetable salads. Chefs like to use this ingredient in cocktails, homemade lemonades, puddings, creams or domestic marmalades. If you have petals from wild roses, then be sure to combine them with chocolate, cinnamon, nuts, citrus or mint – it has no mistake!

Drink tea to digest

You will also appreciate this part of the rose if you suffer from intestinal or stomach problems. Our grandmothers used tea from petals, which contain a large ratio of fiber and supports intestinal microflora, thus better digestion. Prepare it also: just pour a teaspoon of dried petals with boiling water and leave to infuse under the lid for ten minutes. Bonus: This tea is not just digestive problems, but you can also relieve you with painful menstruation! In addition, it smells beautiful and has relaxing effects, so it also acts as a balm for the soul.

Sweeten your life

If you do not want to dry the petals, you can use them directly to make fragrant pink sugar. The procedure is simple: mix 2 cups of sugar and 2 cups of fresh (undamaged) petals in the blender. You can recognize a well -processed sweetener by having a pink color! Then spread the sweet pulp on a baking sheet lined with baking paper and dry at 90 ° C for about half an hour. Keep the sugar in a closed container and use it in the production of desserts and desserts.

Enjoy a relaxing bath

Dried rose slices have anti -inflammatory effects and benefit mainly sensitive skin. Its fragrance comforts with a wandered soul… Therefore, if you have a complicated life period and suffer from anxiety, stress, sadness or insomnia, make homemade pink bath salt that you can use as often as you need… Preparation is easy: Mix 1 ½ cup of Epsom salt (buy it in drugstore), ¼ cup pink Himalayan salt Soda. Then add 10 drops of essential pink oil to the mixture and finally dried petals (or straight buds) roses. Pour the mixture into a jar and use for relaxation baths.

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