Rose tea, also known as Rose Bud Tea, is made of whole dehydrated rose blossoms. The delicate pink flowers make a fragrant brew that is light-tasting, fruity, low in calories and rich in anti-oxidant. In some cases, rose tea is made of whole petals of dried mature roses, that is used as sole ingredient in rose tea. The beauty part of this fragrant brew, it helps to relieve menstrual cramps and rich in Vitamin C.

A small cup of rose bud tea. Photo Credit grafvision/iStock/Getty Images

Menstrual Cramps

Rosebud tea is considered a miracle herbal particularly for women. Often called, "the lady's tea", rosebud tea has remarkable health benefits for women which provide and excellent natural treatment for PMS and menstrual cramps. It is also reduces breast tenderness, even balances endocrine disorders and stabilizes emotional ups and downs. Rose tea may help to relieve some of the symptoms of menstruation, namely cramping according to a study published in Taiwan, “Journal of Midwifery and Women’s Health” found that by drinking rose tea over a period of six months led to less cramping during menstruation, as well as relief from psychological stress associated to cramping during periods. Scientists concluded that drinking rose tea could provide welcome and necessary relief from menstrual pain without any adverse side effects or safety concerns.

Rosebud tea, the name itself conjures up thoughts of beauty and serenity. This infusion of rosebud and rose petal tea has been prescribed as part of Chinese medicine for more than 5000 years. Many benefits are recorded, including easing depression, soothes the nerves, balancing the circulation and reduced indigestion.

Antioxidants

Rosebuds, rose hips from the stem of the plant and rose petals have high levels of Vitamin C in raw form, according to a report files with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). When you acquire yours be sure to check the Vitamin C levels as it can be reduced through some processes. Vitamin C boosts the immune system, promotes healthy skin and bones as well as helps the body to absorb iron. Rosebud tea is hight in other antioxidants called catechin polyphenols, particularly epigallocatechin gallate, known as EGCG. Antioxidants are molecules that help protect our body from free-radical damage, which can cause cancer, EGCG has also be shown to kill cancer cells without harming healthy cells surrounding them.

Caffeine

Rosebud tea contains natural caffeine. There is less caffeine in rose tea compared to coffee. One 8oz. serving of rose tea contains anywhere from 30 to 60mg of caffeine, while traditional cup of coffee contains more than 100mg of caffeine. According to Medline Plus, caffeine gives a boost of energy while stimulating the central nervous system, which also boosts the body's metabolism.



Beauty

Rosebud tea allows a more radiant complexion. A cup of rosebud tea a day may help reduce aging and keep you beautiful for years. Roses have beautifying benefits for the skin, which helps to remove dark spots and increase pore stability, which means less clogging and pH level issues. An overly acidic epidermal pH causes breakouts - rosebud tea improves oily skin conditions for better looking skin.

Adding some rosebuds into your home steam regime leaves your skin kissable soft, toned and glowing while relieving any signs of skin stress. Just drop a hand full of dry rose buds into a bowl of hot water, cover your face over bowl with a towel for 10 minutes. After you have steamed, dip a cotton ball into the bowl and use the rose water as liquid toner to remove impurities. Best if you take the flowers and lather onto your face, just like how you apply facial scrubs.

The perfect Cup

It is recommended to steep the pink rosebud tea with a covered glass teapot to enjoy the beauty of the roses in your teapot. Scoop about 2 teaspoons rosebuds for every 500ml water. Steep with hot water at 90-95 degrees Celsius for about 4-5 minutes, if you want to leave it longer it is even better. For best result, do not use the brew loose rose tea more than 3 times.

Other benefits include:

♥ Boosting immune systems
♥ Protecting the body from free-radical damage
♥ Defending against stomach and liver distress
♥ Improving blood circulation
♥ Relieving pain in the knees
♥ Aiding in the healing of wounds
♥ Provide Vitamins A, B, C, E and K
♥ Prevents and lighten the wrinkles
♥ Relieve menstrual pain
♥ Protect stomach and liver
♥ Ease constipation
♥ Treat Endocrine disorders
♥ Heals acne and moisturize the skin
♥ Reduce body fats
♥ Reduce fatigue
♥ Relieve clogged pores
♥ Relieve indigestion

Bath and Shower

You can also use the rosebud tea as part of bath and body care regime. Just steep the rosebuds into hot water for 10-20 minutes, add the mixture into your bath tub and enjoy the calming bath.

“What inspires me is the simple truth that tea, like love, has no boundaries. It is available everywhere and within the reach of everyone. It is simple and pure. All you need is hot water and the patience to linger a few moments while the tea leaves dance.” – Nini Ordoubadi

Additional readings,
Article by Times of India.
Article by Organic Authority.

Wondering where to get this powerful flower? Click here.