Rose Tea - Rosa gallica L.

Add Rose Tea to your Skin Care Routine  Rose Tea - Rosa gallica L.             Origin: Pakistan Used part: Flower Description: The rose-rubra, scientific name Rosa gallica, is a medicinal plant also popularly known as rose-red, rose-red, rose of jericho and other denominations, belonging to the Rosaceae family. Native to central Europe and Asia (including western Asia, Turkey), the rose-red leaves usually have five ovate or orbicular leaflets and their flowers are large, vivid red; the fruits usually have bright colors ranging from orange to red to purple and are very attractive to birds. Often presented in tea or rose water forms, the plant has a tonic effect on the skin, being widely used in the production of cosmetics and perfumery. Also, rose-rubra is one of the most cultivated rose species to produce perfumes. The main components of this small shrub are the essential oils (geraniol, cintronelol) and tannins. The parts used are rose petals (flowers). Health benefits: Among its acti