Rosebuds & Petals, Whole — Red

(Rosa spp.)

The rose — Rosa spp. — is the most celebrated, most cultivated, and most symbolically significant flower in the history of human civilization. Revered across cultures and millennia as the supreme emblem of beauty, love, and the divine, the rose has been cultivated for its fragrance, its beauty, and its botanical properties for at least 5,000 years — with evidence of rose cultivation in ancient Persia, China, Egypt, Greece, and Rome. The ancient Romans scattered rose petals at banquets and festivals, Cleopatra reportedly filled her chambers with rose petals to receive Mark Antony, and the Persians developed the art of rose water distillation — attar of roses — that remains one of the most prized and expensive essential oils in the world. In the medieval European tradition, the rose was the flower of the Virgin Mary; in the Islamic tradition, it was the flower of the Prophet; in the Hindu tradition, it was sacred to Lakshmi. Our Whole Red Rosebuds & Petals are the dried, whole flower buds and petals of Rosa spp. — fragrant, vividly colored, and versatile across culinary, aromatic, cosmetic, and craft applications.

Red rose petals and buds are rich in flavonoids (quercetin, kaempferol, isorhamnetin, anthocyanins — responsible for the deep red color), tannins (ellagitannins and gallotannins), phenolic acids (gallic acid, ellagic acid, chlorogenic acid), volatile essential oils (including geraniol, citronellol, nerol, linalool, phenylethyl alcohol — the characteristic rose fragrance compounds), vitamin C (ascorbic acid), carotenoids (beta-carotene, lycopene), pectin, and organic acids (citric acid, malic acid). Available in Whole form.

Product Highlights

• Whole dried rosebuds and petals of Rosa spp. — Red
• One of the most celebrated and historically significant botanicals in human civilization — cultivated for over 5,000 years
• Fragrant, vividly colored, and versatile across culinary, aromatic, cosmetic, and craft applications
• Rich in anthocyanins, quercetin, ellagitannins, vitamin C, and characteristic rose volatile oils (geraniol, citronellol, phenylethyl alcohol)
• A cornerstone of Persian, Roman, Chinese, and European botanical and aromatic traditions
• Available in Whole form

How to Use

Herbal Tea: Add a small handful of rosebuds and petals to herbal tea blends for color, fragrance, and a delicate floral note — pairs beautifully with hibiscus, chamomile, and lavender. Rose Water: Simmer petals in water, then strain for a fragrant floral water for culinary and cosmetic use. Culinary: Scatter over salads, desserts, and cakes as an edible garnish; incorporate into jams, syrups, and confections. Potpourri: A classic ingredient in potpourri and dried floral arrangements — the deep red color and lingering fragrance are unmatched. Dream Pillows: A traditional ingredient in dream pillow and sleep sachet blends. Soap & Cosmetics: Incorporate into cold-process soaps, bath salts, and body scrubs for color and fragrance. Infused Oil: Infuse in jojoba or sweet almond oil for a fragrant floral oil for skin care.

Available in Whole (2 oz, 4 oz, 8 oz).

Keep out of reach of children.