English: Rose Buds
Latin: Rosa damascena (and other Rosa spp.)
Ayurvedic: Śatapatrī
Benefits: Cooling, heart tonic, mild laxative.
Healing Uses: Inflammation, grief, menstrual discomfort, eye irritation.
Doshic Effects: Vata ↓, Pitta ↓, Kapha ↔.
Preparation: Infusion, gulkand (rose jam), infused oils.
Flavor (Rasa): Sweet, bitter, aromatic.
Post-digestive (Vipāka): Sweet.
Notes: Excellent for emotional heart healing.