rose
rosa centifolia
ROSE. ON EVERYTHING, ALL THE TIME.
This queen of thorns is an elegant ASTRINGENT- aka helps to tighten tissues, making rose a superb soother of INFLAMMATION in the digestive tract {& anywhere else}, a tonifyer for the leaky gut & an absolute STAR when it comes to supporting efficient CIRCULATION. Solid circulation helps us more effectively METABOLIZE HORMONES, reduces tension & MOVES STAGNANT LIVER QI: all of which lead to a more flexible & resilient state of emotional well-being.
An astringent herb promoting robust, balanced blood flow, rose is a superb cardiovascular tonic, balances inflammation, supports skin, generative & musculoskeletal health.
STOP & SMELL THE ROSES. because of the olfactory bulb {which processes smell}’s proximity to the parts of the brain that process emotions, THE QUICKEST WAY TO SHIFT A MOOD STATE IS WITH SCENT. When you like the smell of something you also automatically BREATHE DEEPER. A top tier nervine (herb for nervous system support), rose is great for mood support, emotional health, & sexual health. So stop & smell those flowers, put them in your water & on your salad & in your cocktails!
In conclusion: Roses for PMS! Roses for acne! Roses for headaches! For heartaches! For attitude adjustments! For antioxidants vitamins B, C, K, and E, for flavonoids, for zinc, polyphenols, magnesium, & potassium! For ceremonial decadence every damn day!
We harvest some of ours in the wild in northern Vermont. We get some from Zack Woods Herb Farm in Hyde Park, VT, and supplement our hoard with organic rose petals from Egypt.*
F I N D T H E M I N :
{ cardiovascular tonic }
Thorny queen of the cardiovascular tonics, hawthorn reigns supreme alongside ravishing rose in all her seasons. Rose hips bursting with vitamin C electrify this nourishing, flavonoid-rich cardiovascular tonic to sustain the heart in all its realms & wonderlands. Relish daily as is, pair with spirits for a sublime cocktail or add to water, sparkling or still. Shake before sipping & keep cool to prolong longevity. Who's been painting my roses red?
{ wild roses, wild rose hips & wild hawthorn berries & leaves in side hill raw barrel-aged apple cider vinegar & brigham apiaries raw honey }
