A Study Of Rose.

The perception towards rose never changes being a sweet and romantic flower. The stringent smell of this flower is what describes it's physical form, both mutually perfect. Yes, there is a reason for why rose always generates sweet emotions. Rose flower has been used since thousand years to balance heart and emotions. It has various amazing ayurvedic uses. Rose can balance mind that controls everything from your head until your chest mainly the brain, sensory perception, chest and respiration. A study published in the Journal of Food Science has proved that rose petals have a high amount of phenolics which reduce the risk of heart disease and diabetes. Such a pacifying flower has numerous beauty benefits which can rejenuate our inner soul and enhance our physical appearance. I have listed them.

1. Relaxing body spa
Rose petal powder can be used as body because it has the ability to cool and soothe the whole body.
2. Anti aging magic powder
Rose consists of anti-oxidants which prevents the formation of wrinkles. The regular use of rose powder for toning, exfoliating and cleansing tightens the skin

and slows down aging.
3. Hydrating agent
The rose plant has plenty of vitamin C, that stimulates collagen production- making cells stronger, women from all over the world have been buying organic rose powder in bulk, for making home remedies.

4.Exfoliant
Most exfoliating products have a coarse texture but rose petal powder forms a smooth paste retaining its gentle texture. It helps you to get rid of excess dead cells, sebum, dirt and grime which tend to get deposited in your facial pores.

5. Oil control
It tightens the spores in the skin and also lightens dark spots and blemishes. It acts as a natural astringent and keeps your skin soft at the same time.

6. Anti-inflammatory
Majority of the skin problems includes heating up which causes inflammations. Rose petal powder pacifies and cools down the reactive sensory organs. It acts as anti-inflammatory agent which recovers the skin.

7. For lustrous and healthy hair
If you have dry hair, the regular use of rose petal powder with strengthen your hair follicles and promote hair growth. A rose petal powder and coconut milk hair mask can work wonders for dry and dull hair, promoting health hair growth.

Rose has phenolic extracts.Phenolic compounds are a group of substances that encompass a large number of different

property, which are the most common compositional elements of the plant kingdom. Due to their positive effects on nutrition, phenolic compounds are also called bioflavonoids.

Epidemiologic findings indicate that consumption of foods containing high amounts of phenolic substances is a reducing effect on cardio- and cerebrovascular diseases and cancer cases and delayed aging.Flavonoids have antioxidant, enzyme inhibitor, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, anti-

ulcerogenic, antiviral effect. It has also been reported that these compounds are effective on blood components, increase erythrocyte formation and leucocyte count, lower cholesterol level. Flavonoids play an important role in vasodilatory properties, reducing capillary permeability and fragility. R. damascena ( a species of rose) contains various components such as flavonoids and terpenes. Flavonoids have been reported to have an anxiolytic or antidepressant activity.

Today in food technology, it is inevitable to use antioxidants so that food can last longer
without deterioration and the shelf life can be prolonged. With this obligation, antioxidants of
plant origin are preferred with consciousness of consumers and increase in demand for natural components in foods. Antioxidants also play a role in preserving the sensory qualities of foods such as color, taste, and smell. R. damascena showed antioxidant properties such as many medicinal and aromatic plants.

General usage areas of rose in our country; used as raw material in the production of
products such as dried rose, rose oil, rose syrup of flavouring and colouring agents in the formulation of delight products.

More researches are behind unveiling the enigmatic properties of rose. And it is more sure to keep this flower engaged in our daily lives, ensuring our life as beautiful as rose.