Soft, fragrant and gently floral, Rose brings a delicate character to herbal infusions. Its petals have been treasured across cultures for their aroma, calming rituals, and place in traditional herbal preparations.

Role in herbalism

Calm & Unwind

Traditionally used in aromatic preparations associated with relaxation, comfort, and emotional wellbeing.

Gentle Digestive Tradition

Rose petals have also appeared in traditional preparations for mild digestive discomfort and everyday balance.

Aromatic Character

Naturally fragrant petals bring a soft floral aroma that can round out stronger or more tart botanicals.

A Closer Look at Rose

Traditional Use

Rose has been part of food, fragrance, and herbal traditions for centuries. Its petals have been prepared as infusions, floral waters, preserves, and aromatic preparations across Asia, the Middle East, and Europe.

In traditional herbal practice, Rose appears in preparations centred around calm, emotional comfort, and mild digestive discomfort. Its gentle fragrance has also made it a natural companion to stronger herbs and spices.

In India, rose petals and rose water remain familiar across foods, drinks, traditional preparations, and everyday rituals.

Botany

Roses belong to the genus Rosa in the Rosaceae family, a large botanical family that also includes apples, strawberries, peaches, and almonds.

They grow mainly as perennial shrubs or climbing plants with woody stems. Many species develop sharp prickles, commonly called thorns, along their stems. Rose leaves are usually made up of several toothed leaflets. Wild roses typically produce simple flowers with five petals, while centuries of cultivation have created varieties with many layers of petals.

After flowering, many roses develop a fleshy fruit called a rose hip. For Humble9, however, it is the fragrant flower petals that matter most.

Origins & Native

Wild roses have a broad natural range across the temperate and subtropical Northern Hemisphere. Different species occur naturally throughout Asia, Europe, North America, and parts of North Africa.

Centuries of cultivation and crossbreeding have made the history of individual garden roses much more complex. Asian and European rose species in particular played an important role in shaping many of the roses grown around the world today. India also falls within the natural range of the Rosa genus.