Gently scented rose hydrolate
By Matthias Schempf
Rose petals contain essential oils like geraniol, citronellol, and nerol. They also contain vitamins A, C and P (flavonoids) as well as lipids, waxes and resins. The essential oils and tanning agents in the rose have an anti-inflammatory, nerve-strengthening and astringent effect on minor skin injuries or inflammation of the mucous membranes.
It is also advisable to apply a light rose hydrosol compress to insect bites. Itching and swelling go down quickly. Work just as quickly and easily rose compresses for swollen and irritated eyes: simply apply a cotton pad with rose hydrolate as a soothing compress and let your eyes relax for 10 minutes.
Gently scented rose hydrolate Recipe
By Verena
Prep time:
5 minutes
Cook time:
30 minutes
Ingredients
- 1 filled cooking tray with rose blossoms (Use unsprayed blossoms!)
Instructions
- Pour 1 L of water into the mixing bowl of the Thermomix ®.
- Fill the cooking insert with rose petals.
- Put on the lid with the still and start the still as described in the instructions for use.
- In the Thermomix®, set the time to 30 min, the temperature to Varoma® and the speed to level 1.
- After 10 - 15 min, the hydrolate drips into the collecting vessel.
