Rose is a woody perennial flowering plant of the genus Rosa, in the family Rosaceous, or the flower it bears. There are over a hundred species and thousands of cultivars. They form a group of plants that can be erect shrubs, climbing or trailing with stems that are often armed with sharp prickles.
The petals are light pink or deep pink and the numbers are from 5 to any number. Sometimes it reaches to 100 even. Therefore it is also Shatpatri. The flower of this tree is aromatic. There are various types of rose are found but aromatic pink flower is mainly useful for medicinal purposes.
Some of the benefits of rose petals-
- Helps Detoxify the Skin- The rose petal powder helps detoxify the skin with its anti-oxidant nature that helps provide instant relief against a host of skin irritations and infections.
- Comes With Anti-Ageing Benefits- Owing to the antioxidants present in the rose petal powder comes with anti-ageing benefits that help do away with the first signs of ageing like wrinkles, fine lines, spots and delays the ageing process of the skin in the most effective manner.
- Rose petal powder cleanses your skin- Rose petal powder contains anti-oxidants that help to fight with free radicals, skin irritants and refreshes your skin naturally. Applying rose petal powder on a regular basis will help you to witness the changes in your skin, and you will feel fresh and energetic. Most cancers are caused due to oxidative stress. Rose petal extract has been shown to possess antioxidant properties.

- Rose petal powder helps to get rid of Dandruff- Dandruff is a very common hair problem but a difficult one to get rid of. Rose contains an anti-oxidant property that helps to get rid of Dandruff. Rose petal powder can be used to create a paste that removes the irritating dead scalp which is one of the major reasons for dandruff.
Go for this natural remedy works which effectively on hair. Rose powder improves moisture retention and inflammation in hair and gives your hair a natural shine. - Rose powder fades blemishes- Rose petal powder is rich in Vitamin C and other antioxidants, which help to boost the collagen production and strengthens skin cells and tissues. Effect of applying rose petal powder so quick that, it entirely removes blemishes and acne scars from the skin.
- Aids in weight loss- Rose petals contain compounds that improve metabolism in addition to clearing toxins from the body, thereby aiding in weight loss. Apart from this, eating a handful of rose petals satiates your senses and prevents you from eating more and thus, helps you lose weight in a natural way.
- Rose powder improves hair growth– Vitamins are a very much required ingredient for the hair and especially vitamin A, B, C, and E that promote the hair growth and nourish the scalp. Rose powder is enriched with all such nutrients.
Heating your hair can cause the hair to lose its natural luster and strength if they Rose powder paste helps your scalp increase blood circulation which in turn rejuvenates follicles of the scalp. It gives shine and softness to hair, if used regularly, will enhance the hair growth and give them a brittle look.

- Is a well-known astringent- Rosewater helps treat skin irritation on sensitive skin, balances out oily skin, softens and tones the skin. Along with being a good choice as an astringent, it serves as a great deep cleanser and toner and thus, make you look younger, naturally. As rose petals contain antioxidants and antibacterial compounds, they soothe the skin, providing relief from excessive irritation and itching.
- Used to treat acne naturally- If you are suffering from acne and are looking out for some natural aids to deal with it, then rosewater might help you out. Apart from being a good moisturiser, rose petals contain antibacterial properties helps to dry the acne. Also the presence of phenyl ethanol, an antiseptic compound, makes rosewater effective against acne.
- Hydrating your hair- By making a paste of rose petal powder and using it regularly, it can hydrate your hair and make your tresses voluminous, shiny, and bouncier. Rose powder is refined and is void of hard metals and chemicals, hence it can nourish and hydrate the hair thoroughly. It can mellow your hair, and remove the unnecessary salts from the hair.
- Constipation- Often, people are troubled by stomach constipation, eating rose petals provide relief from constipation problem. Rose petals are high in fibre, so the problem of constipation can be avoided by eating it. For this, soak some rose petals and grind them. Then, drink it with milk while sleeping at night. This will clear the stomach in the morning and thus consuming it for a few days will relieve you from the problem of constipation.

- Urinary tract infection (UTI)- If someone is suffering from urinary tract infection problem, then rose flower can prove to be beneficial for you. This is because rose petals have anti-bacterial properties. During vaginal infection or urinary tract infection, its anti-bacterial effects try to cure the infection by preventing it from spreading. Also, Enterococcus faecalis is a microorganism that causes urinary tract infections. On this, if the rose petals are boiled and washed with that water, then the infection gets relief.
- Menstrual regulator- In case of any irregularity in the period (or menstruation) or the absence of periodic peaks around the expected date, then the use of rose petals can become the solution. The rose has the property of normalizing the process of the menstrual regulator. It can help in the treatment of menstrual pain and blood irregularities. For this, all you have to do is eat a few rose petals every morning and evening. This will regulate your menstrual cycle and reduce the pain during periods.
- Evens skin tone- By regular application of rose powder, it fights pigmentation and restores your skin to its original tone.

- Acts as a natural cleanser- Rose powder removes dirt and excess oil from the pores and helps you to get rid of the bacteria with the help of its anti-bacterial property.
- Natural coolant- The rose petal powder treats burns and plays the role of natural coolant for your skin.
- Discard dark circles- It not only acts as a coolant to your skin but also gets rid of the dark circles around your eyes