The Indian rose or desi gulab, as it is commonly known, is the poster girl for sweet-smelling natural products. It is about 2-3 inches wide, unlike the sturdier-looking English rose varieties, and has a delicate and sweet smell. "Desi Gulab is the original rose, which is why its beautiful aroma has a soothing effect on the body and the mind," says Gita Ramesh, Co-founder of the Kairali Ayurvedic Group, and author of The Ayurvedic Cookbook, Delhi.
Why is it popular? Used in making Ayurvedic medicines, cosmetics, potpourri, and desserts, the Indian rose is cool and mildly bitter-sweet. It has a good effect on your digestive system and is also diuretic in nature. "Rose tea, especially, heals stomach ailments and combats fatigue and lethargy," says Suja Mathai, a Bengaluru-based nutritionist. "Even chomping on a desi gulab (the organic variety) helps relieve stress. Washing your face with rose-seeped water calms tired skin," adds Ramesh.
Edible flower!Try this gulkand recipe by Ramesh: place fresh rose petals in a glass jar and layer with cane sugar; repeat the process until the jar is full. Close the jar and place it in the sun for 3-4 weeks; open every 2-3 days and stir. When it has a semi-solid consistency, it is ready to eat. Add this tonic to milk and desserts.
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