The Health Benefits of Rose Petals + Healthy Recipes

It may seem weird, but rose petals have been a part of many cooking recipes for centuries. They are used for a variety of reasons from their smell to adding a floral flavor to use as décor and for symbolism. Regardless of the reason, rose petals can be a wonderful addition to your kitchen arsenal. What’s even more interesting is that rose petals actually have benefits to our health, including:
Very low calorie count
Contains vitamin C
Can help treat digestive disorders
Can be used to relieve pain from injuries
Can help alleviate menstrual pains and irregularities

Eating rose petals, as well as other interesting ingredients, may help us feel good, therefore boosting our mood.
Different Ways to Use Rose Petals in the Kitchen


Here are some quick recipes to start your petal-cooking adventure:
Recipe 1: Rose-Infused Honey

Honey has always been known for its medicinal benefits. Here’s what you need to add some rose petals to honey:
One to two tablespoons of dried rose petals
One cup or eight ounces of honey


As much as possible, go for a light honey with a mild flavor. You will also need a strainer, a stirrer such as wooden spoon ladle or chopstick, and a jar. Follow the steps below for this recipe:
You can chop the rose petals, but note that they can be harder to strain out. Still, they are much easier for infusion.
Prepare the jar and add the petals at the bottom.
Fill up the jar with honey – just near the top.
Stir the combination to make sure the herbs are all coated with honey.
Fill the jar completely with more honey.
Cover the jar tightly and let it infuse for five days (or more if you want a stronger flavor).
Strain and take the honey.
Recipe 2: Rose Petals in Cocktails

There are a few ways to make rose tea, but here’s one that’s really easy. You’ll need the following:
One to two cups of rose petals (fresh and organic)
Three cups of water
Optional: sweeteners like honey

With the ingredients above, make your tea with the following steps:
Wash the rose petals first in running water before using them.
Add three cups of water in a saucepan and place the rose petals afterward.
Boil the liquid for about five minutes.
Strain and add honey or any sweetener. You can also drink it as it is.

Rose tea has been used for generations to help with menstrual pain. It can also prevent acne and improve both skin and hair.