Astral Health

Making rose water is really simple but it does not last that long. It only lasts about two weeks after which it starts to ferment. You should keep it in the refrigerator for best results

Use freshly picked rose petals that have been picked early in the morning before the hot sun gets to them. Place in a bottle and pour boiling water over it. Shake vigourously and let it sit overnight. Drain off the petals the next day and set aside the liquid. Use as desired for cooking, anti-aging toner or as an after-bath refresher.

This recipe for Rose Liquor is often served during the Wiccan holiday of Litha.

  

1 pound rose petals

1 lemon

1 teasopoon of wine yeast

2/12 pounds of sugar

1 gallon sugar

  

Add edible rose petals to two gallon pot. Add 1 gallon water and bring to simmer. Stir frequently until roses have lost all of their color. Drain off liquid and discard the petals.

  

Add sugar, juice of the lemon and wine yeast dissolved in lukewarm water. Cover with a towel and let sit two weeks before bottling.

  

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There are many ways to use dried flower petals.

  

You can add them to an incense while doing a ritual. For instance you could add rose petals to incense to increase a love vibe or zinnias to aid an ailing friend.

  

You could add the dried plant to sachets to scent drawers. Lavender is good for this.

  

You can put the petals in soap or in candles that you make yourself.

  

You can make your own paper out of them.

  

If the flowers are edible you can dry them, crumble them and put them in a shaker with wide holes for seasoning food or for using for magical purposes.

  

You can make flower water out of them by steeping them like tea and saving the liquid.

  

Peace Be Still Sam