Rose Regulates Menstrual Cycles

Rose (Rosa spp) is a beautiful medicine. Tea made from the bud and petals of Rose supports women’s reproductive health, mood, digestion, and elimination. Rose regulates the menstrual cycle and reduces period cramps and inflammation. It is astringent, cooling, bitter, and sweet. It calms the nervous system and lifts the spirit in times of grief. Rose petals also support skin health. The tea blend NutraMeno harnesses these healing properties of Rose petals. NutraMeno tea is a nourishing, strengthening blend that supports wellbeing during the reproductive years and during and after menopause. 

Rose contains:

• Volatile oils (e.g., citronellol, geraniol, eugenol, myrcene),
• Tannins
• Phenolic compounds (e.g., quercetin, kaempferol, flavonoids)
• Beta-sitosterol
• Polysaccharides
• Organic acids (e.g., malic acid, tartaric acid)
• Saponins
• Resin 

Reproductive Years 

Rose tea can lessen pain during menstruation (dysmenorrhea). Rose regulates the menstrual cycle and corrects hormonal imbalances by way of its phytoestrogens. Astringent tannins grant Rose its vulnerary properties that promote wound healing and prevent excess blood loss. This is very useful for post-partum recovery. Its antioxidant, anti-inflammatory properties reduce pain and cell damage. It can even improve blood circulation in the uterus, relieving chronic pelvic pain caused by stagnation. It also has aphrodisiac properties, which explains its ancient status as a symbol of romantic love. Also, Rose tea calms the nervous system, soothes mild headaches, and takes the edge off of angry or depressive episodes. Even the fragrance of Rose petals has this effect. NutraMeno tea is a gentle yet strong ally during the reproductive years.

Menopausal Years

Phytoestrogens in Rose also cushion the hormonal transition of menopause, lessening uncomfortable hot flashes. It’s also a refrigerant with cooling properties that can combat hot flashes. Rose has tonifying properties that, along with exercise, help prevent uterine prolapse. Rose tea tones the heart. Physically, its antioxidants ward off heart disease. Emotionally, it has a cheering, calming effect, and is especially useful for mending broken hearts. 

Digestion

Rose is a traditional digestive remedy. Its anti-inflammatory, vulnerary properties heal irritation in the digestive tract. It promotes bile production, which improves digestive function and absorption of nutrients from food. The flower has a mildly laxative effect, encouraging detoxification and preventing undue strain on the pelvic floor from constipation. At the same time, its astringent actions can resolve diarrhea. Rose petal tea promotes beneficial bacteria in the gut. Rose can even help one lose excess weight through a combination of the aforementioned actions plus its antioxidants, which may boost metabolic rate.

Flower of Aphrodite

Archaeologists have found Rose fossils that are 35 million years old! The flowering shrub was first domesticated and cultivated in China, five thousand years ago. Revered in Ancient Greece, the Rose was associated with the goddess of love Aphrodite, and the flowers were also used in funerals. In medieval monastery gardens, Roses were cultivated by herbalists like Hildegard von Bingen for remedies like eye washes. Native Americans used rose petals in poultices for wound-healing. Rose belongs to the Rosaceae family. Wild Roses have five petals and red, pink, white, or yellow blooms, but cultivated Roses often have more petals and a greater variety of shades. Other members of the Roseaceae family, like apples and pears, share the feature of showy, five-petalled flowers. Rose has a woody stem with “thorns” that are technically called “prickles.” Roses are hermaphroditic, and generally symmetrical. The red-orange Rose fruit, referred to as a hip, is medicinal in its own right. Herbalists harvest Rose buds and petals on dry mornings, before the flower has opened widely. It’s important to choose Roses that haven’t been sprayed with pesticides. 

NutraMeno tea harnesses all of Rose’s medicinal properties, so enjoy a cup and luxuriate in its loving, floral essence.