Botanical Name: Rosa damascena Parts Used: flowers Energetics: Bitter, pungent, astringent Sweet/cooling/sweet Dosha Compatibility: Vata, Pitta, Kapha (can increase kapha or Ama in excess) Ways to use it: Powder, Botanical Water, hot or cold infusions, as a jam/preserve The Plant The two most popular varieties of roses are Rosa centifolia and Rosa Damascena. Rosa damascena, is more commonly […]
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