Rose of the Mountain Bark

This tropical flowering tree native to the rainforests of Central and South America, valued for treating diabetes and lowering blood sugar and cholesterol. Traditionally it has also be utilized by women to overcome menorrhagia, vaginal hemorrhagia and menstrual pains. The presence of bioactive compounds like flavonoids, phenolic acids, tannins, and lignans contribute to reducing inflammation and combat any form of kidney disease.

Rose of the mountain bark Medicinal Uses & Benefits of Rose* Aphrodisiac * Aromatherapy * Beauty * Cuts & Wounds * Facial Care * Herbal Steam * Nutrition * Skin Care * AntiCancer * Antidepressant * Antiscorbutic * Antispasmodic * Aphrodisiac * Aromatic * Astringent * Coagulant/Hemostatic * Cordial * Depurative * Emmenagogue * Hepatic * Laxative * Nervine * Refrigerant * Sedative * Skin tonic * Splenic * Stomachic * Uterine Tonic Hips, flower petals, leaves, bark vitamin c (to 1.7%), vitamins b,e, and k, nicotinamide, organic acids, tannin, pectin

How to Use: Rose

The rose was one of the most valued medicinal plants in the monastery gardens of medieval Europe. Rose petals suitable for medicinal purposes must yield a deep rose-colored, astringent, and fragrant infusion when boiling water is poured upon them. Unfortunately many modern cultivars have been chosen more for vibrant display at the cost of aromatic scent. When we consider rose as a medicinal herb today, we tend to focus only of the high vitamin C content of the rosehips, or the value rose holds in healing damaged skin. A closer look reveals even more of the healing powers of this classic garden The rose is sensual, evocative, and evokes the spirit of love in the heart and mind. Rose is a classic aphrodisiac because it affects both mind and body in a synergistic fashion. The scent of roses can reach within to lift depressive moods and create a feeling of well being and mild euphoria.

Brownea latifolia Jacq. LEGUMINOSAE-CAESALP.