Rose Petals and Cannabis: A Charming Match for Romantic Rollers

Cannabis extractions aren’t the only thing consumers add to their roll-ups these days. Rose petals can add a feminine touch to herbal smoking blends. What’s more, the petals of this legendary flower—a flower that is often associated with love and beauty—can also be enjoyed as a natural flavoring agent. Let’s not forget about the allure of a pretty petal-embellished joint, too.

Roses are one of the planet’s most widely cultivated plants (just like cannabis,) and for good reason. A woody perennial flowering plant of the genus Rosa, roses belong to the family Rosaceae. The versatile garden plant has a sweet fragrance that, according to a study published in Scientific Reports, may help with information retention and learning success!

What’s more, whether you’re a fan of the spiritual world or not, it’s interesting to learn that roses – along with azaleas, carnations, hibiscus, and orchids – are associated with the heart chakra of love. On that note, you could even integrate the use of cannabis and rose petals into your meditative exercises for an elevated experience.

Medicinal Uses for Rose Petals

Historical accounts, as confirmed by the American Historical Association (AHA), demonstrate that the juice from rose petals was once used as a rinse to help clear up gum and mouth sores. In addition to the antibacterial and anti-viral properties they possess, rose petals also contain sedative, anti-inflammatory, anti-depressant, and mood-boosting properties.

Once rose petals have separated from the bush and fluttered to the ground, the swollen calyxes ripen. After the ripening stage, rose hips form. Crammed with vitamin C and fruit acids, rose hips are naturally enriched with beta-carotene, pectin, tannin, and fruit acids, making them perfect for enhancing the immune system. 

Plus, thanks to their antioxidant properties, rose petals may even help to prevent or slow down cell damage caused by free radicals. Antioxidants can also help reduce the risk of heart disease and certain cancers, as well as make the skin look younger and fresher through the process of collagen production. 

Rose Petals in History

Roses were believed to have first blossomed on Planet Earth between 35-40 million years ago. Fascinating fossils have been discovered in Alaska, Ancient Egypt, the Balkans, Germany, Mexico, and Norway. Not only this but rose petal paintings were unearthed in the tomb of 18th dynasty ruler, Pharaoh Thutmose IV.

Roses play an important role in Greek mythology, with ancient tales claiming that Aphrodite, the Goddess of Love, created these silky-to-the-touch flowers herself; legend has it that roses grew from her tears and the blood of her lover Adonis. The plant’s enchanting origins clearly had an impact on Cleopatra VII, too, since she was renowned for using their petals during many of her public appearances.

In the past and even to this day, roses are considered to be aphrodisiacs. Often infused with perfume, food, and drink, their unmistakable scent was also widely enjoyed in the form of incense. Chinese Empress Wu Zetian, a stunning female emperor who ruled in AD 690 in China, bathed in rose petals every single day. Perhaps that explains why she was so charming and intelligent. 

Harnessing the Power of Rose Petal Extractions

Aside from smoking rose petals, there are a handful of ways in which you can benefit from this majestically romantic plant. For example, why not make your very own rose water? Simply stew rose petals in boiling water before storing them inside the refrigerator in a sterilized jar. 

There’s also the option to make rose essential oil that can be added to your beauty and wellness regimen. All you need to do is boil rose petals in water and mix them with a natural oil of your choice, such as coconut or olive oil. 

Researchers have discovered that rose essential oil contains several therapeutic compounds, such as Citronellol, Citral, Carvone, Citronellyl Acetate, Eugenol, Farnesol, Methyl Eugenol, Nerol, Phenyl Acetaldehyde, and Phenyl Geraniol. 

Both types of rose petal extractions can be used to make perfume, added to potpourri, or mixed with lotion and used as massage oil after some cannabis indulgence. Rose petals can also be used to create cough mixtures, syrups, jellies, and jams.

How to Get Your Hands on Rose Petals for Joints

If you have a rose bush flourishing in your garden, pluck a few fresh petals and wash them before placing them on an oven-safe cooking sheet and baking for 10-15 seconds to absorb any excess moisture. Petals should still be fairly soft and pliable in order to roll a good joint. Alternatively, search the web for suppliers of smokable herbs if you’d rather buy rollable rose petals for joints.

You may even opt for a packet of all-natural rose petal rolling papers or a hand-rolled rose petal cone, like this one sold on Amazon. Hand-rolled cones and wraps add aesthetic appeal to the smoking experience and offer the less experienced rollers an opportunity to pack their own blunt with a preferred strain.