Rose

(Rose)
Sanskrit: शतपत्री • Botanical: Rosa centifolia Linn.

Gulab (Rose, Rosa centifolia) is extensively cultivated across India. The flowers are 4-5 inches across and highly fragrant. Rose water (Gulab Jal) is widely used in cooking, medicine, and cosmetics. Rose oil (Gulab ka Attar) is one of the most expensive essential oils. The flower petals are used in Gulkand (rose petal preserve), which is cooling and useful in Pitta disorders. Roses come in various colors - red, pink, white, yellow. The red rose is most commonly used medicinally. The rose hips are also nutritious. Rosa alba (Sevanti Gulab) is the white variety used as a mild laxative. Dose: Gulkand 2-4 tola. Verse: 11-13.

Ayurvedic Properties

Taste (Rasa)
Astringent (Kashaya), Bitter (Tikta), Sweet (Madhura)
Quality (Guna)
Light (Laghu), Unctuous (Snigdha)
Potency (Virya)
Cold (Sheeta)
Post-digestive (Vipaka)
Sweet (Madhura)
Key Constituents
Rose oil (essential oil), Geraniol, Citronellol, Nerol, Phenyl ethyl alcohol, Tannins
Also Known As
English: Rose, Cabbage Rose
Sanskrit: शतपत्री, तरुणी, कर्णिका, चारुकेशिनी
Hindi: गुलाब

What is Rose (Gulab / गुलाब)?

Gulab (Rose, Rosa centifolia) is extensively cultivated across India. The flowers are 4-5 inches across and highly fragrant. Rose water (Gulab Jal) is widely used in cooking, medicine, and cosmetics. Rose oil (Gulab ka Attar) is one of the most expensive essential oils. The flower petals are used in Gulkand (rose petal preserve), which is cooling and useful in Pitta disorders. Roses come in various colors - red, pink, white, yellow. The red rose is most commonly used medicinally. The rose hips are also nutritious. Rosa alba (Sevanti Gulab) is the white variety used as a mild laxative. Dose: Gulkand 2-4 tola. Verse: 11-13.

Source: Bhavaprakash Nighantu, Varga 4

Therapeutic Actions (Karma)

  • Hridya (cardiotonic)
  • Varnya (complexion enhancer)
  • Grahi (absorbent)
  • Dipana (appetizer)
  • Tridoshahara (balances all three doshas)

Source: Bhavaprakash Nighantu, Varga 4

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