By Well hello there, Rose Water aficionados! If you’ve ever wondered whether rose water ages like fine wine or wilts like a forgotten bouquet, you’re in the right place! Not to mention, if you’re curious about rose water doubling as your personal shrink, this article is for you. So, Fasten your seat-belts and look no further because we’re going on a blooming fantastic journey!
Rose water, our fragrant friend, doesn’t quite pull an “Eternal Peter Pan.” It does expire, but fear not! It’s got a shelf life that would make a bag of chips green with envy. Most brands recommend using it within two years after opening, and we say the fresher, the better! Just remember to store it in a cool, dark place and away from direct sunlight. The sunlight will cause the properties to absorb faster which will limit the potency and age the product much faster. Now, isn’t that a rosy piece of news?
But enough about expiry dates! Let’s dive into the really exciting stuff! The connection between rose water and mental health. I know many of you only thought this comes in form a receiving a bouquet, well My dear friends, prepare to be wowed! Rose water’s therapeutic fragrance has been linked to soothing the mind and easing stress. When it comes to depression and anxiety, rose water may just be the rose-tinted glasses you need. A study from the Journal of Complementary and Integrative Medicine found that aromatherapy with rose water can help alleviate symptoms of depression and anxiety. In fact, it’s a common ingredient in aromatherapy products that aim to lift your spirits (1).
Speaking of lifting, let’s hoist this rose flag even higher! Did you know this floral wonder has been used for centuries to soothe sore throats? It’s true! With its gentle anti-inflammatory properties, rose water can be a natural remedy for those scratchy, irritable throats (2). Never have I thought of rose water in this capacity, so you could imagine how excited we were to find this interesting fact upon our research to understand all the benefits rose water can provide aside from its esthetics.
Moreover, have you ever thought that rose water could be the secret to a healthier brain? A study in the Journal of Traditional and Complementary Medicine suggests that rose water could potentially have neuroprotective effects (3). Boom!
The surprises don’t stop there! Want to keep your respiratory health in check? Rose water has got you covered! Its soothing properties can help with conditions like bronchitis or asthma (4).
This fragrant elixir’s antiseptic and antibacterial properties can also help speed up wound healing and fight infections, as found in a study published in the Iranian Journal of Basic Medical Sciences (5).
Feeling a bit down? Or nursing a pesky headache? With its mood-enhancing aroma and analgesic properties, rose water can potentially help boost your mood and alleviate headaches (6).
Lastly, if your tummy’s feeling grumbly, rose water’s got your back too! It can help promote better digestion and alleviate a variety of digestive complaints (7).
There you have it! The superhero of the floral world, rose water, is a Jack-and-Jill of all trades, from physical health to mental well-being. Now, how cool is that?
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Footnotes
1. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3586833/ ↩
2. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3586833/ ↩
3. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2225411017300871 ↩
4. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3586833/ ↩
5. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3586833/ ↩
6. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3586833/ ↩
7. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3586833/ ↩
