Flowers and Essential Oils

Flowers have been used for centuries for therapeutic and beautifying properties and we still use them today in perfume, skin and hair care products.All flowers have essential oil in the petals,and this can be extracted in various ways including distillation and pressing. Aromatherapy, using essential oils from plants, dates back to ancient Egyptian times. Today oils can be bought from good health

ROSES

Uses for fallen petals. I found this old recipe and I wanted to share it. I also have a few recipes for homemade jam and scones using fresh lavender buds.ROSE PETAL JAM1 lb red rose petals juice, 2 lemons, 1 pint water, 3lb sugarNOTE: for best flavor and results, only petals of fresh young buds should be used. Cut petals into thin strips, arrange on plates, sprinkle over juice of 1 lemon. Stand