Rose (Rosa centifolia)
Organic
Energy: Feminine
Planet: Venus
Element: Water
Powers: Love, Psychic Powers, Healing, Love Divination, Luck, Protection
Curio only.
 
Magical & Spiritual Uses
Rose is the embodiment of divine love—soft, open, and deeply powerful. She is not just romance… she is the heart in its fullest expression: love, grief, beauty, vulnerability, and truth all woven together.
In spiritual practice, rose is used to open and heal the heart, deepen self-love, and call in harmonious relationships. She is often worked with in rituals of attraction, reconciliation, and emotional healing—helping to soften hardened spaces and restore trust in love again.
Rose is also a gentle enhancer of psychic awareness, particularly in matters of the heart. It may be used in love divination, dream work, and intuitive practices to bring clarity, compassion, and emotional insight.
In protection work, rose does not shield through force—it protects through frequency. It raises the vibration of a space or person so that lower energies cannot easily remain. Rose may be added to baths, teas, oils, or altar work to create a field of peace, beauty, and spiritual harmony.
It is also a powerful ally in self-devotion rituals—reminding you that tending to yourself is sacred work.
These uses are shared as cultural and historical context only.
 
Indigenous & Diasporic Context
Roses have been cultivated and revered across many cultures for centuries, with deep roots in Middle Eastern, European, and North African traditions. They have been used in ceremony, perfumery, medicine, and offerings—often symbolizing love, devotion, and divine beauty.
In many traditions, rose water and petals are used for spiritual cleansing, blessings, and as offerings to deities and ancestors. Their presence in ritual spaces is often associated with purity, grace, and heartfelt intention.
 
Botanical & Herbal Context
Rosa centifolia, often called the “cabbage rose,” is a member of the Rosaceae family, known for its lush, fragrant petals. The petals are carefully harvested and dried for use in herbal, culinary, and topical preparations.
 
Primary Compounds
• Volatile oils (including citronellol and geraniol)
• Flavonoids
• Tannins
• Anthocyanins
 
Herbal Actions
• Nervine (mild, traditional use)
• Anti-inflammatory (traditional context)
• Astringent (mild)
• Mood supportive
Energetics
• Cooling
• Slightly drying
• Soothing and uplifting to the heart
 
Traditional Herbal Uses
Rose petals have long been used in traditional preparations:
• Steeped as a fragrant, soothing tea
• Added to herbal blends for flavor and energetic balance
• Infused into oils, waters, and body care preparations
• Used in baths, steams, and topical applications
• Incorporated into culinary creations and floral infusions
Their gentle nature makes them suitable for daily ritual use, both internally and externally.
 
Organic rose petals. Sold unprepared. Curio only.
As with all herbs, there may be natural variations in color, aroma, and appearance due to growing and processing conditions.
 
Precautions
No known precautions. We recommend that you consult with a qualified healthcare practitioner before using herbal products, particularly if you are pregnant, nursing, or taking medications.
 
Disclaimer
This information is for educational purposes only and has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.