The rose, which the ancients called the queen of flowers, is not just a beautiful ornamental plant. Its fragrant inflorescences, rich in essential oils, vitamins and biologically active substances, have long been used in medicine, cooking and cosmetology. Rose water and rose oil are obtained from fresh petals, syrups are boiled, drinks and jams are prepared. Dry rose petals are used for brewing teas and infusions, aromatizing rooms and baths, making cosmetic lotions and masks.
Necessary
Roses, a clean sheet of thick paper, a "Veterok" dryer
Instructions
Step 1
Cut roses when they are at their best. It is recommended to do this in the morning (before noon) in dry weather in order to retain as much essential oils as possible. Carefully separate the inflorescences and sort through the resulting material. Remove rose petals affected by disease or insects.
Step 2
Method one
Spread the raw material in a thin layer on thick paper in a dark, ventilated area or outdoors under a canopy, in the shade. Stir lightly from time to time to dry evenly. It takes one to three weeks to dry rose petals, depending on size and moisture content.
Step 3
Method two
Use the Veterok electric dryer for vegetables, fruits, mushrooms and medicinal herbs. Distribute the petals evenly over the trays (approx. 150 g per pallet). Dry for 3 - 7 hours at a temperature of 30 - 40 ° C. During the drying time, the weight of the raw material should decrease by 7 - 8 times: from 1 kg of fresh petals, 120 - 130 g of dry ones are obtained.
Step 4
Prepare clean, dry jars. Fold dried rose petals in them and close the lids tightly. Store in a dry, dark place.
