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(5.00 out of 5 stars) 1 rating, 314 likes The neglect of rose petal as a medicinal in western herbalism is astounding! A few hundred years ago, rose petal use was ubiquitous, in rose water, syrup, honey, sugar, conserve, julep, vinegar, electuary, wine, oil and ointment. It is still a popular... (5.00 out of 5 stars) 1 rating, 315 likes Rosewater is the water leftover from the production of rose essential oil. It has a wonderful rose fragrance. As Ayurveda students, we sprayed ourselves with rosewater mist on hot days to keep cool. Rosewater is available in most Indian and Middle... 412 likes Saffron's use is ancient. Saffron-based pigments have been found in 50,000 year-old paintings in northwest Iran. It conjures romance, royalty, and delicacy wherever it appears. Alexander the Great bathed in saffron to cure battle wounds. Cultivated... (5.00 out of 5 stars) 3 ratings, 180 likes Today, tomatoes are famous for their high amount of the anti-oxidant lycopene. They are also a popularized as a nonlethal fruit to throw rotten tomatoes at bad performers on a stage. Ayurvedically, tomatoes are sweet and sour. They aggravate Pitta in... (5.00 out of 5 stars) 1 rating, 320 likes Watermelon is a special kind of fruit known as a pepo. It has a thick rind (exocarp) and fleshy center (mesocarp or endocarp). The sweet fleshy center is usually pink, orange, or yellow. Originally from South Africa, watermelon is a member of the gourd... Can't find an ingredient? Make sure you aren't filtering results by diet. |