Rose

Gulab (Rosa damascena), the fragrant rose, is cherished in Ayurveda for its cooling, soothing, and rejuvenating qualities. It balances Pitta, enhances skin glow, supports heart and emotional health, and is widely used in Ayurvedic oils, waters, and tonics.

Ayurvedic Benefits of Gulab (Rose)

• Skin Glow & Beauty: Rose water is a natural toner, reducing acne, pigmentation, and dryness while leaving the skin fresh and radiant.
  

• Pitta Balance: Pacifies excess heat in the body, alleviating acidity, burning sensations, and summer fatigue.
  

• Emotional & Mental Balance: Acts as a Medhya Rasayana (nervine tonic) that calms stress, anxiety, and uplifts mood.
  

• Heart & Circulatory Health: Strengthens the heart, regulates blood pressure, and improves circulation.
  

• Digestive Support: Helps relieve hyperacidity, improves appetite, and supports gut health.
  

• Women’s Wellness: Traditionally used to ease menstrual discomfort, promote fertility, and balance hormones.
  

• Anti-Inflammatory & Healing: Reduces eye redness, skin irritation, and aids in wound healing with its cooling nature.
  

• Rejuvenation (Rasayana): Enhances vitality, refreshes the senses, and nourishes all tissues.
  

FAQs

1. What is Gulab used for in Ayurveda?
Gulab is used for skin care, calming the mind, improving heart health, cooling excess Pitta, and women’s wellness.

2. How can Gulab be consumed or applied?
As rose water (externally for skin and eyes, internally for digestion), in herbal teas, oils, gulkand (rose petal preserve), or essential oils.

3. What health concerns does Gulab address?
Acidity, skin dullness, stress, anxiety, menstrual imbalance, heart weakness, and summer fatigue.

4. Is rose water safe for daily use?
Yes, pure Ayurvedic rose water can be safely used daily for skin, eyes, and internal cooling.