![]() Roses are mostly known these days as a symbol of beauty and romance but they have been used for thousands of years around the world in many different ways. In Ayurveda, roses are said to not only uplift the spirit but to reduce inflammation, act as an aphrodisiac, benefit skin, menstruation, liver, spleen, kidneys and eyesight as well as slow the aging process. With its cooling nature, we can use roses both internally and externally to calm our mind, body and soul. This is especially recommended in the early fall season as pitta is at it’s highest in the atmosphere.
3 Ways to Keep Cool w/ Roses Rose Lassi Ingredients: ½ cup whole milk yogurt 2 cups of water (previously boiled and brought back to room temperature) 1 tablespoon rose water 3 tablespoons sucanat, turbinado or other raw sugar pinch of cardamom (optional)
Calming Rose Facial Mask Ingredients: 3 dried rose buds ½ teaspoon fenugreek seeds ¼ teaspoon turmeric 2 tablespoons besan / chickpea flour Milk Rose water (optional)
Rose Pudding Ingredients: 2 cups whole milk or coconut milk 1 cup water 6 tablespoons kudzu root starch powder ⅓ cup sucanat, turbinado, rapadura or coconut sugar ¼ teaspoon cardamom powder ½ teaspoon rose powder ¼ teaspoon vanilla powder 2 teaspoons rose water 1 tablespoon lightly toasted shredded coconut (optional)
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