Experts advise to create jam from rose petals grown independently. This will avoid harmful components that could get into the plant when spraying or poor-quality fertilizers. To achieve a characteristic aroma, you should prefer only tea varieties that have a high content of essential oils.
It is believed that the fashion for rose jam came from Eastern countries, where they know a lot about exquisite delicacies. In Turkey, such delicacies are called “Gulbescheker”, and Russian-speaking connoisseurs of the original conservation often call it simply “Lady’s pleasure.”
Instead of medicine
The benefits of royal flower petals have been repeatedly proven. Since ancient times, the beauty Cleopatra often spoiled her body with milk baths with the addition of these representatives of the flora. Much time has passed since then, but beauty salons and numerous cosmetic brands still enjoy the healing properties of the most famous flower in the world.
Now no one can hardly afford a bath of first-class milk, so a simplified recipe has appeared that provides for adding a cup of natural honey to one bowl and a couple of tablespoons of refined rose oil. As a result, the skin will say “thank you,” becoming more tender and acquiring a radiant appearance. The procedure will also have a beneficial effect on the nervous system, calming down after a hard day’s work.
Rose petal-based oil is used to treat various diseases of the skin, which is due to its bactericidal properties. There is nothing better for small external wounds than a similar lotion. Only five minutes are usually enough to destroy pathogens at the site of injury.
Powder plants are actively used in the treatment of oral diseases such as gingivitis and stomatitis. And its essential oil is considered a natural aphrodisiac. Especially it concerns the ether of two varieties: Moroccan and Damascus.
Practical benefits
Fresh petals have a record low calorie level of 5 units. Because of this, they are often included in the diet. If you don’t overdo it with sweeteners, you can occasionally enjoy an unusual dessert in the winter without fear of harming your own figure.
The treats made by the cold method will especially appeal to women. With its help, premenstrual syndrome can be significantly alleviated, as well as pain attacks during menstruation itself. In some cases, experts even insist on the use of such a tea supplement during postpartum depression.
Also, the classic rose jam can turn into a great natural anti-depressant, which will help to restore emotional balance after a working day filled with stress.
Most immigrants from the countries of the former USSR are aware of the benefits of raspberry jam for the treatment of acute respiratory viral infections and other seasonal diseases. But not everyone is aware that pink jam copes with responsibilities to resist catarrhal diseases just as well. It does well as an additional aid for sore throat.
It can be used by those who want to improve:
- metabolism;
- kidney function;
- lose weight.
But the third paragraph provides that the contents of the jars for winter gatherings will not be excessively covered with sugar.
If a person is in a group at risk of facing diseases of the cardiovascular system, he will enjoy this tasty prevention. A few spoonfuls of jam every day and strengthening of the heart muscle with relief of cerebral spasms will be provided.
A simple option
There are many versions of cooking oriental delicacies. But the simplest recipe provides for only three main ingredients:
- petals – 300 g;
- sugar – 600 g;
- water – 6 standard glasses.
The cooking procedure is also not difficult. First you need to pick flowers, choosing only colored petals and dry them on a paper towel. After that, the semi-finished product is transferred into a vessel, falling asleep with two tablespoons of granulated sugar. Semi-prepared mass is rubbed by hands, and the resulting juice is poured into a cup.
Next, prepare the syrup, which poured all the water and sugar. Boil it need only two minutes, after which the solution is first decanted, and then sent for cooling. After cooling, the syrup is poured into a container with roses and brought to a boil over high heat.
As soon as the mixture boils, it is rearranged to a slow fire and cook for another six minutes. It is important not only to interfere periodically, but also to remove the foam. Upon completion of the allotted time, the first juice from the cup is added to the common pan. All together it is boiled on a small fire for about 15 minutes, so that the syrup thickens well. The result is poured into pre-sterilized jars.
Cool way
If you want to save more nutrients, it is better to resort to the method of so-called cold cooking. To do this, you need only 300 grams of petals of tea varieties and two times more sugar.
First, the white parts are cut off, and the most good middle courses are covered with sugar and frayed until they let the juice out. The resulting mixture is placed in a jar with juice and cover with a nylon cap.
Keep the food must be strictly in the refrigerator and eat during the first few months after preparation. It is best to put jam just in tea instead of other sweeteners.
Chemical composition
Consumption of rose jam within reasonable limits is a good measure for the prevention of many ailments. Such widespread use in various fields of medicine and pharmaceuticals due to the rich chemical composition of the flower. It contains not only essential oil in large quantities, but also:
- fatty oil;
- organic acids;
- Sahara;
- glycosides;
- tannins;
- anthocyanins.
Essential ingredients work as a means of saving from the spread of inflammatory reactions. It has an antibacterial effect, as well as with long-term use has a positive effect on the functioning of the endocrine system.
Organic acids are responsible for stabilizing the acid-base balance, triggering the right metabolism, which is ideal for losing weight. Moreover, a person will not feel empty, as sugar can become a source of natural energy.
People who have problems with the respiratory system will enjoy high glycoside levels. They contribute to the improvement of the glands of the respiratory tract, which simplifies the output of sputum.
Special attention should be paid to flavonoids, which in abundance offer various mineral and vitamin components. They favorably affect the permeability of capillaries. An ordinary tea rose contains more than five varieties of flavonoids, which act as the prevention of cancer, increase blood pressure and stabilize the activity of the heart muscle.
If you put the jam right, you can provide yourself with this wealth in the winter and feast on the sweetness for the benefit of the body.