Roses are perennial flowering plants from the genus Rosa, with over 100 species native primarily to Asia. They have various uses in industries such as food, cosmetics, and medicine, offering benefits like skin care and health treatments, and symbolizing love in many cultures. The document also highlights the cultivation requirements of roses and their historical significance, alongside potential pest problems and a caution against using them as medical treatment without professional advice.

1. ROSE
CLASS

2. Roses
• Roses are beautiful flowers that are within the family Rosaceae,
and part of the genus Rosa. Rose plants are perennial, while there
are over 100 species in existence. Roses are mainly native to Asia,
while some are also native to North America, Africa, and Europe.
The rose is America’s National Floral Emblem and is also the state
flower of Iowa, North Dakota, Georgia, New York and even the
District of Columbia. The rose is also England’s national flower.
According to fossil evidence in Colorado, the rose is about 35
million years old. Did you know that during World War II, in
Germany there was a non-violent resistance group called the
White Rose?
• Because there are so many different species of roses, they will
vary greatly in size and looks. Some can grow up to 20+ feet high,
while some are just miniature compact roses. One example is the
Miniature Rose, which only grows about 1 to 3 feet high, while the
Grandiflora Rose can grow up to 20 feet high. Most species have
alternating thorns and leaves going up the stem. The leaves can be
anywhere in length from 2 to 6 inches. The flowers can be a
variety of different colors as well. From red to peach, pink to
lavender, and even white or yellow just to name a few.
• This flower can be used in many different industries and products.
It can be used for medicinal purposes, food and beverages, bath
and body products, hair care, and even skin care. In ancient Egypt,
roses were considered the most sacred flower and were used as
offerings to the Goddess Isis. They were also used in Egyptian
tombs and formed into funeral wreaths.

3. Growing Conditions
• Since the rose has so many different species, many different
species have different conditions needed for them to grow.
Some rose plants, like the Rugosa rose, are known for
spreading out when planted. So rose plants should not be
planted in very close proximity to other plants. Most roses do
well in areas with partial or full sun exposure, however they
do need some sort of shelter or protection from strong or cold
winds. While some roses can handle horrible dry soil, most
should be planted in slightly acidic, moist soils. Most roses can
handle almost any type of weather, droughts, high humidity,
even frigid temperatures. But be careful, that does not
account for all types!
• The roses should bloom during late spring and early summer
time. Depending on the species, the flower colors will vary.
Some are peach, some are lavender, some are white, yellow,
pink, red, even orange. They are usually about 2-3 in width.
Pruning the roses is recommended to keep them blooming
and keep them from growing out of control. However, if you
choose not to cut off the dead flowers, a fruit called rose hips
will grow on the plant.
• Rose plants do have some pest problems. One problem they
can encounter is black spots. Black unsightly spots all over the
plant. June and Japanese beetles tend to eat the leaves, and
stem canker (a fungus) attacks the stem of the plants. They
can also be ruined by insects, and can develop mildew
problems.

4. Rose Uses in Industries
Food
• Many roses can be used in food products. The petals can be made into candied rose petals
and also used as flavoring, or to add more scent to the food. The flower buds and petals
can also be used to make herbal teas, or flavor ordinary tea. In France, there is a popular
syrup made from the extract of rose petals. Rose syrup is also popular in the United States,
being used for marshmallows and scones. In India, there is rose flavored ice cream and a
popular concentrated rose squash. Rose hips are also used for food products. They can be
used in jams and jellies, soups, teas, syrup, bread, and pies.
Bath and Body Products
• Roses can be used in many different products and industries. The flowers can be used for
bath and body products, candles, soaps, hair care, skin care, and for many medicinal
purposes. For candle making, rose petals make a beautiful natural decoration. For soaping,
they also make beautiful natural decorations, as well as being an actual ingredient that is a
great skin softener.
• Common products that include roses are creams, lotions, ointments, eye pillows, facial
masks, massage oils, shampoos and conditioners, and natural bath teas.
• Skin care has many benefits from roses as well. Rose oil helps to soften the skin, treat acne,
and moisturize and hydrate dry skin. It also has antibacterial properties. The oil fights
inflammation, treat skin diseases like dermatitis and psoriasis, helps to restore skin texture,
regenerates cells, and it has also been used to change skin pigmentation.
• For hair care, rose water helps to add shine to the hair. Besides its antibacterial properties,
it also has antiseptic properties which help to reduce scalp inflammation and dandruff. It
also promotes hair growth, improves blood circulation in the scalp, and prevents hair loss.
It can also be used as a natural hair spray.
• Many bath and body products use roses to heighten and bring in a better scent, like for
perfumes.

5. Uses in Industries
Medicinal
• There are many medicinal benefits to using roses. Rose tea, made from
the petals, treats constipation, vomiting, nausea, swollen eyes, sore
throats, colds, insomnia, digestive ailments, eating disorders, sinus
congestion, stress and even reduced libido. In traditional Chinese
medicine, roses have been used to treat diarrhea and stomach
problems.
• The fruit of the roses, the rose hips, is a great source of vitamin C. They
can help to strengthen the body and fight off infections, treat high
blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, fevers, chest pains, and
many more. They are also used as a kidney tonic.
• Roses have many properties such as being anti-inflammatory,
antiseptic, astringent, and anti-bacterial. It is used to purify the system,
promote feelings of well-being, regenerate skin cells, and it is also used
as an anti-depressant and to help with anxiety problems.
• Roses can also be used as a sedative and helps to avoid panic attacks.
Herpes sores can even be treated with rose oil when combined with
Melissa oil.
• The eyes can even benefit from roses. When rose oil is used in a
compress, it helps to treat puffiness and tired and inflamed eyes.
• Rose oil is also an aphrodisiac. It is said that stopping to smell a rose
helps cure feelings of resentment, anger, and grief.
• For women, rose tea helps to treat symptoms of PMS and menopause,
and is also considered a good treatment for many female disorders.

6. Uses in Industries Cont.
Medicinal
• Romans used some roses to treat rabid dog bites.
• Many different Native American tribes used roses for different
ailments as well. The Pawnees dressed burns with the insect galls
from the lower parts of the stems. The Crows sniffed rose vapors
to stop bleeding from the mouth and nose. They also used hot
compresses to reduce swelling from boiling the crushed roots. The
Arapahos treated muscle pains using the seeds. The Chippewas
used rose tea to treat eye diseases. Like Chinese traditional
medicine, the Cheyenne boiled the inner bark to make rose tea to
treat stomach problems and diarrhea. The Omahas also used the
hips and roots to treat eye inflammation.
• Besides being rich in vitamin C, rose hips and the petals also are
rich in vitamin B and K, carotene, copper, magnesium, and
calcium.
• There are also many more internal problems that can be treated
with roses. It can be used to increase the appetite, improve
circulation, and stimulate the liver.
• Rose tea is also used to treat breast pain and mastitis.
• The oil is recommended to be avoided by pregnant women for the
first four months of pregnancy. However, after the fourth month,
rose tea can be used to help settle a restless baby.

7. Other Uses
• Roses are seen as a symbol of love. In ancient Greece and Rome, the rose
was associated with the goddess of love, Aphrodite (Greek), and Venus
(Roman).
• Many other countries use roses as a sign of love as well such as Spain,
France, Italy, the United States, and England. It has been used as symbol of
an anniversary or a courtship, a sign of compassion at funerals, and also a
sign of love on Mother’s Day.
• Also in Rome, the term “under the rose” means: to keep a secret. The
Romans would place a wild rose outside of the door where confidential or
secret matters were going on.
• In the lyric “ghazal”, in Islam, the longing song of the nightingale is
provoked by the beauty of the rose.
• The rose is also the provincial flower of Alberta, Canada and in Pakistan, it
is the emblem of the Islamabad Capital Territory.
• In Christianity, the red rose is seen as symbol of the blood of Christian
martyrs.
• The leading exporter of roses is the Netherlands.
• On the rose bush, the thorns are not actually called thorns. They are
technically called prickles.

8. Other Uses Cont.
• In the 17th century, roses were so high in demand that royals even
considered using them as legal tender. They were actually used
often for bartering and even some payments.
• During the 15th century, the red and white roses were used to
symbolize the two factions fighting for control of England and
resulted in the name “War of the Roses.” The red rose was the
symbol for Lancaster, and the white was the symbol for York.
• Nature’s Garden sells roses for external use only. We do not sell
them as a food item. The information above talks about how great
roses are for many industries, however we only sell them for
external use. We provide this data for educational purposes only.
Nothing in this article is to be construed as medical advice. Please
consult your doctor before using this product or any of this
information for treatment purposes.
• Are you wondering how you can purchase this great product as
soon as possible? We have it right here at Nature’s Garden! We
actually offer Dried Pink Rose Petals and Dried Red Rose Buds! We
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