Wild about Roses

I am never quite sure what draws me in first with Rose; the beauty captured by the eyes or the nose, both have the ability to infuse a day with magic. According to fossil evidence, the genus Rosa is thought to be 35 million years old and contains around 200 species and thousands of hybrids growing across the world. Roses have long held a rich symbolism of love, heart healing and beauty and it is easy to understand why.

There is so much to learn from this beautiful plant and I love connecting with her in so many ways. In the Spring and Summer we gather Rose petals to infuse into teas, oils and elixirs. We weave dried petals into our Smoke Cleansing Blends & Smoulder Sticks. But perhaps best of all, we stop to smell as many as humanly possible, breathing in and giving thanks for her gentle yet strengthening messages.

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Rose medicine

In the Autumn and Winter we often gather a few handfuls of vibrant hips for teas and oxymels from abundant hedgerows. Over the years, I have found simply being in the presence of Rose rich medicine.

Therapeutically Roses have been celebrated for thousands of years. They contain several bio active compounds that show strong antioxidant, antibacterial and skin restorative properties and so it has become well loved for soothing the skin.

Alongside the many physical health benefits, Rose has also been identified as a support for periods of depression and anxiety. Rose gently reminds us of the joy, compassion and beauty that can feel lost amidst difficult times. Holding medicine for both the physical and emotional heart centre, Rose guides us to live, learn and love from our hearts.

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Wild Rose Jewellery

We love working with the wood of our favourites trees and shrubs and the depth it offers in learning more of their lessons. We were lucky to cross paths with a large broken stem of a Wild Rose. Hollow in the middle, we handcraft small pendants from this wood to capture the beautiful energy of Rose. The wood symbolises compassion and heart centred living A gentle yet strong guide in establishing boundaries and nurturing ourselves in order to bloom.

Rose is a beautiful plant to work with at anytime of the year but especially at Midsummer when she is in full bloom. We would love to hear about your connection with Rose.