🌹Rosa damascena
Rose petal (gol-e Mohammadi)
★ Signature remedyRosa damascena
The fragrant pink damascena rose; petals are dried for tea and distilled into golāb (rose water).
Traditional use
A soft, soothing tea after meals or when the heart is heavy. Rose water is added to syrups, sweets, and sprinkled at funerals — a quiet emotional balm.
How to prepare
1 tbsp dried petals per cup, just-boiled water, steep 5 minutes. Or stir 1 tsp food-grade rose water into warm milk before bed.
Safety notes
Buy food-grade rose water — cosmetic versions may contain solvents.
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