Red Rosebuds and Petals (Rose spp.)

Roses are commonly associated with beauty and at one point were mainly cultivated for their scent and beauty. The flower has long been used in the workings of love, lust, and seduction. Roses that are grown with thorns can also be used in protection works. Different colored roses signify different energies and love expressed. A bath filled with rose petals is perfect for seduction. Long been used in love mixtures. Rosebud tea sipped before bed can induce dreams. Scientific Name - Rose spp Other Names - Rosa Origin - Said to be native to Central Asia Magical Power - Love Divination, Protection, Dreamwork Used in Making - Bath, Conditioning Oil, Dressing, Floorwash, Hand, Incense, Smoke Blend, Tea Planet - Venus Element - Water Deities - Venus; said the rose was formed from the goddess' tears and the blood of her dead lover Adonis' Energy Archetype - Feminine Parts Used - Leaf, Flower, Essential Oil Medicinal Uses - Anti-inflammatory, anti-infective, it helps relieve muscle soreness and