Rose. Water.💦🌹💦
The origin of the Damascus Rose is said to be Middle Eastern, first cultivated in Persia (modern day Iran). The 10th Century Persian scientist by the name of Avicenna is credited for the refinement of rose water, bringing Europe's attention to the beautiful commodity thus making it a very valuable and profitable source of trade for Persians. Ottoman merchants imported this beautiful flower to rich soil regions like Bulgaria and it has been said that in the 16th century the first Bulgarian rose plantations began to flourish.
In the Middle Ages, rose water was used to clean one’s hands before eating, and physicians prescribed it to prevent fainting, strengthen organs, and protect the heart. The skin is the largest organ in the body and acts as a barrier against UV radiation, chemicals, and other physical pollutants. The antioxidants in rose water protect the cells in the skin against damage.
Rose water also has anti-inflammatory properties, which means it can be put on the skin to soothe irritation, and is an inhibitor against elastase and collagenase, which are both harmful to the skin. This, in turn, can reduce redness, as well as act as an anti-aging product by reducing the appearance of lines and wrinkles. Due to its antiseptic properties and the fact rose water can prompt the creation of histamines by the immune system, it has been shown to be useful for preventing and treating infections, burns, bites, cuts, and scars.
Research has also shown that rose water has antidepressant and anti-anxiety properties. It is believed to alleviate headaches, induce sleep, and to even have a hypnotic effect similar to that of the pharmaceutical drug diazepam. It has been used to treat a number of mental health conditions, including depression, grief, tension, and stress. The soft aroma has also been known to induce calm and tranquility.
Such amazing health benefits from such an incredibly beautiful flower.
No wonder it is so often associated with love.
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