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  The Romance of Rose Water
Rose water is basically an aqueous solution of some of the odoriferous constituents of rose flowers.
Indeed, commercial rose water is a byproduct of the steam-distillation process used to isolate attar.
Rose water is relatively easy to make at home, and you don't need approval from the USDA or miles of special tubing to do it.
www.bbg.org /gar2/topics/kitchen/2005su_rosewater.html   (817 words)

  
 Rose Water | Bulgarian Rose Flower Water | Hydrosols | Rosa Damascena
The rose water is regarded as a mild sedative and anti-depressant.
Rose water, the heady distillation of rose petals and steam, is something of an acquired taste for Western palates.
Rose water is used in a variety of Indian curries, Greek pastries and Middle East dishes, including the candy Turkish Delight and a baklava that mixes pistachios with a rosewater-honey syrup.
www.bulgarianroseotto.com /rosewater.html   (1289 words)

  
 Rose Water - How to Make Your Own :: Green Living at Care2
Rose water is used in cosmetics for its lovely scent, but also because it has light astringent properties.
As the gentlest of all astringents, rose water is often used as toner for fair and dry skin.
Also, rose water will last about a week, without a preservative such as alcohol or grapeseed oil (or wheat germ oil, which tends to be a little cheaper).
www.care2.com /channels/solutions/self/293   (1069 words)

  
 RoseFile Essays
Roses prone to fungal diseases will be finicky about how and when they get water, but many old roses such as Albas, Gallicas, and Damasks may do quite well enough without any extra water after their first year.
Budded roses fail frequently to thrive in a new environment because of lack of moisture; their tender feeder roots have been destroyed by the transplanting process.
Therefore, careful watering during the first season, especially during the first six to twelve weeks is absolutely crucial to the success of a newly transplanted rose.
www.rosefile.com /RosePages/RoseCareWater.html   (404 words)

  
 botanical.com - A Modern Herbal | Roses - Herb Profile and Information
Roses were scattered at feasts of Flora and Hymen, in the paths of victors, or beneath their chariot-wheels, or adorned the prows of their war-vessels.
Although the Rose was highly esteemed in the dawn of history, it does not appear that it was then submitted to the still, the method of preserving the aroma being to steep the petals in oil, or possibly to extract it in the form of a pomade.
Rose hips were long official in the Pritish Pharmacopceia for refrigerant and astringent properties, but are now discarded and only used in medicine to prepare the confection of hips used in conjunction with other drugs, the pulp being separated from the skin and hairy seeds and beaten up with sugar.
www.botanical.com /botanical/mgmh/r/roses-18.html   (8214 words)

  
 Therapeutic Benefits of Roses - Rose Magazine
Rose oil and rose water are derived from the flowers and rose hips have many valuable properties.
Generally rose oil and rose water (a by-product of distillation) are used topically rather than internally; with the exception of aromatherapy.In this case the rose essence may be inhaled, via steam or diffusion.
Rose hips (the flowers which have swollen to seed) are an excellent source of vitamins A, B3, C, D and E. They also contain bioflavonoids, citric acid, flavonoids, fructose, malic acid, tannins and zinc.
www.rosemagazine.com /pages/therapeutic.asp   (761 words)

  
 The Seattle Times: Food & wine: Rose water tantalizes the taste buds
While never a fan of rose water's taste, I admit to a fascination for a flavoring with such a rich history.
What drew me in to the wonders of rose water was a recent article in Gourmet magazine featuring a couple of Brits, Samuel and Samantha Clark, whose London restaurant, Moro, focuses on dishes from Morocco and Spain.
The secret to using rose water as a flavoring is to add it in small amounts, then tasting and adjusting the flavor to taste.
seattletimes.nwsource.com /html/foodwine/2002377020_rose13.html?syndication=rss   (574 words)

  
 Rose Valley Water FAQs
Rose Valley Water Company has fully cooperated with the Maricopa County Departments of Public Heath and Environmental Services and the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (“CDC”) in their investigations into the source or sources of the rare amoeba (Naegleria fowleri) that led to the tragic deaths of two young boys in October 2002.
Rose Valley Water Company was asked by Maricopa County to have its lab provide the test artifacts (i.e., the used filters and cultures) to the State Laboratory for further analysis and review by the County and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Water samples are submitted to a state-certified laboratory, and the results of the tests are provided directly from the lab to Maricopa County.
www.rosevalleywaterco.com /faqs.htm   (2989 words)

  
 Rose water
The flower waters distilled by the Bulgarian Rose Co. are not Hydrosols or Hydrolats, nor are Byproducts from essential oil distillation.
The Rose water is steam distilled from fresh Bulgarian Roses (Rosa Damascena) during the months of May and June of each year.
The natural rose water is a gently cleansing and toning product for all skin types.
www.flowerwaters.com /rosewater.phtml   (336 words)

  
 Bulgarian Rose Water - Cat Faeries(tm) Online Catalog featuring Feliway, Flower Essences for Cats
Bulgarian Rose Water is an aromatic "hydrosol" which is the run-off water from the distillation process used to create the highest and purest grade Bulgarian Rose essential oil.
Rose water and rose essential oil have been known to stop herpes blisters in their tracks.
Rose water may be misted around any space that has been violated to clear the negativity so that only love and goodness will prevail.
www.catfaeries.com /bulgarian.html   (1373 words)

  
 Rose Oil Rose Otto Rose Attar Rose Absolute Rose Concrete Rose Water Essential Oils Fragrance Oils Carrier Oils Fixed ...
Bulgaria is the holder of the patent for best rose oil distillation wherein the petal-water ratio is 4 to 1, quite unlike the common 2 to 1 ratio utilized by nearly all remaining rose oil producers in the world.
Rose oil consists of 30% stearoptene (the solid phase containing such hydrocarbons as eycosan) and eleopten (the liquid phase).
Rose water contains: essential rose oil (0.04-0.07%), glucosides, bitter and resinous substances, rubicsantin (a carotinoid), catechinic tannins (up to 20%), anthocyanides such as cyanine, flavonic glucosides such as quercetin and quercitrin, saccharides, waxes, oils, Gallic acid, mineral salts, vitamins such as: vitamin C, vitamin B
www.klimtech.com /Rosetx.htm   (699 words)

  
 All-America Rose Selections - September Tip; The All-America Rose Selections is a non-profit association of rose ...
Rose water has been a cure-all for ages (for stomachaches, headaches and more) and makes an excellent astringent.
Rose oil, or attar, is the fragrant oils produced by the rose.
Roses and rose water are used to make a wide variety of foods.
www.rose.org /site/epage/13778_429.htm   (417 words)

  
 The Thorn on the Web   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
Water shortages may continue to be a problem into the new year as Seelyville scrambles to fix their aging pipes for their customers.
While the reduction doesn’t hurt Rose water usage, it does affect the safety of the campus because water pressure must be above 40 psi in case of a fire.
Rose is also at the front line of the water distribution system.
www.rose-hulman.edu /thorn/archive/980213/wat.html   (638 words)

  
 How To Make Rose Potpourri,Rose Recipes and Rose Trivia/Como Hacer Popurri Aromatico de Rosas y mas Trivia de Rosas
One way to extend the enjoyment that fresh cut roses bring is to use the rose petals to create a batch of fragrant potpourri.
An easy way to make a rose potpourri sachet is to place a small handful of the fragrant mixture in a lace or linen handkerchief or other delicate fabric and tie the four corners with a satin bow or ribbon.
During the feasts of Roman Emperor Nero, guests lounged on pillows stuffed with rose petals, gazed upon fountains which flung up rose water, bathed in marble-lined pools filled with rose-perfumed waters, quaffed rose wine and indulged in rose pudding for dessert.
www.floramex.com /lirosepot.htm   (1306 words)

  
 Bulgarian Rose Water, Bulgarian Rose Oil,Organics, Anti-Aging... Experience the ultimate...
The Organic Bulgarian Rose Water is a 100% pure and natural product which does not contain any preservatives, additives, or synthetic ingredients.
The benefit comes from the ability of the Bulgarian Rose Water to stimulate the flow in the minute blood vessels under the skin.
It takes 60,000 rose blossoms, picked in the early hours of dawn as they are unfolding, to gain 1 oz.
www.royalessence.com /product_info.php?products_id=74   (471 words)

  
 Rose Flower Water, Rose Water, Lavender Water, Bulgarian Rose Hydrosol
Therefore, it is important to look for rose water that contains only pure genuine natural rose oil.
Rose water is one of all-time best and most traditional facial cleansers.
Alteya's lavender water can be used when pressing your linens, especially pillowcases, to infuse with its soothing, rest-inducing scent.
www.alteya.com /flowerrosewater.html   (296 words)

  
 rose-water-msg
floating to the surface of the rose water during heating of the distilled
water is called "attar of rose", also known as "rose otto".
from rose petals are made this rich coulour by warming in a rust pan.
www.florilegium.org /files/PLANTS/rose-water-msg.html   (4173 words)

  
 Rose flower water, Rose water
The Flower waters produced by Bulgarska Rosa are steam distilled.
Waters are not a byproduct from oil distillation.
The flower waters distilled by the Bulgarian Rose Sevtopolis Co. are not Hydrosols or Hydrolats, nor are Byproducts from essential oil distillation.
www.bulgarskarosa.com /flowerwaters/rose.html   (429 words)

  
 Liquors - limoncella - rose water - alchermes - liquore - italian liquors
You must be careful when purchasing rose water to buy only the 100 percent pure form.
Pure rose water is the distilled water of roses.
However, if you simmer the water too long, you will continue to produce distilled water but the rose essence will become diluted.
www.italiancook.ca /liqours.htm   (909 words)

  
 Hydrosols and Flower Waters From Mountain Rose
Flower waters also known as hydrosols, hydroflorates or distillates are products from the direct steam distillation of whole plant materials.
Unlike their "essential oil added to water" counterparts, true steam distilled hydrosols contain all the beneficial components that whole plant materials have to offer, and are more true to their scent.
They are wonderful and inexpensive as a facial splash, as a deodorant, an air freshener, in the spa, for skin application, during massage, as a base in your body care recipes, and most may be used in culinary creations.
www.mountainroseherbs.com /fwater/fwater.php   (809 words)

  
 Hotels near Rose Water - Map of Rose Water Area Hotels - TripAdvisor
You'll leave the map of Rose Water but we'll take you to that hotel.
If you know of any accommodations around Rose Water that are in the wrong place, or don't appear correctly on the area map, please e-mail us at mapsfeedback@tripadvisor.com.
If you would like to chat with fellow travelers about using the Rose Water area travel map to find popular hotels, restaurants, or attractions near Rose Water try our new maps forum.
www.tripadvisor.com /LocalMaps-g60827-d457824-Rose_Water-Area.html   (621 words)

  
 Rose Flower Water, Rose Water, Lavender Water, Bulgarian Rose Hydrosol
Rose water is one of all-time best and most traditional facial cleansers.
This lavender water can be used when pressing your linens, especially pillowcases, to infuse with its soothing, rest-inducing scent.
Just add the scented water to your iron, as you would water to use the steam function.
alteya.com /flowerrosewater.html   (247 words)

  
 Susun Weed's Wise Woman Forum :: View topic - What is rose water good for?
I LOVE to use rose water as a facial toner.
Rose water can also be used in cooking as I discovered from my son's Lebanese friend.
I've never made my own, as my rose garden currently consists of three small plants, but I know I've seen threads on how it can be done using fresh petals.
www.susunweed.com /weedforum/viewtopic.php?t=14219&start=0&postdays=0&postorder=asc&highlight=   (569 words)

  
 Susun Weed's Wise Woman Forum :: View topic - What is rose water good for?
Welcome to Susun Weed's open space for discussion.
In addition to using rose water for the skin
Just pour a tablespoon or so into a glass of water (add sugar if you like) and enjoy!
www.susunweed.com /weedforum/viewtopic.php?t=14219&highlight=   (569 words)

  
 Rose-Water and Roach Control
Take two pounds of rose-leaves, place them on a [cloth] napkin tied round the edges of a basin filled with hot water, and put a dish of cold water upon the leaves; keep the bottom water hot, and change the water at top as soon as it begins to grow warm.
Olive oil, two pints; otto [essential oil of roses] of roses, one drachm; oil of rosemary, one drachm.
Take a wash-basin of crockery ware, a fourth part filled with water well sweetened with molasses; lay a stick upon the edge of the basin, the roaches will crawl in, and being unable to crawl out again, thousands may be caught in a night.
www.suite101.com /article.cfm/19th_century_recipes/75094   (326 words)

  
 Rose water, rose flower water
Rose flower water 330 ml with outer box
Rose flower water 500 ml with outer box
Natural Rose water is a product used in perfumery and cosmetics.
www.bulgarskarosa.com /flowerwaters/rose.phtml   (244 words)

  
 Rose flower water
The natural rose water is a gently cleansing and toning product for all skin types.
Maintains the pH balance, stimulates regeneration processes, has a calming effect in acne and sunburns.
Distillation mixture of water and essential rose oil, containing phenyl-ethyl alcohol, geraniol, nerol and others.
www.bpg.bg /bulgarianrose/flowerwaters/rose.phtml   (244 words)

  
 Amazon.com: Rose Flower Water 16 oz.: Gourmet Food   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
Rose flower water also marries well with most ricotta cheese desserts and Italian sponge cakes, cookies and biscuits.
The next time you dollop crème frâiche over your dessert add a teaspoon of rose flower water beforehand.
Add some saffron threads and a couple of drops of rose water.
www.amazon.com /Rose-Flower-Water-16-oz/dp/B0002PHFME   (453 words)

  
 Ouzo & Rose Water Kourambiethes Recipe | Recipezaar
Other changes I made to the traditional kourambiethes recipe are: use of fragrant, dry roasted almonds made into a coarse flour (rather than simply chopped) and a liberal use of ouzo and rose water to play up some accent flavors.
Add remaining ingredients: 2 egg whites (or 4 tsps of dry egg white + 1/4 cup water), 1 tsp baking powder, 3 tsp ouzo, 3 tsp rose water, dash of vanila extract, 2 cups flour, and almond 'flour.'.
I couldn't find rose water, so I dropped it from the recipe and added just a little more Sambucca.
www.recipezaar.com /162546   (581 words)

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