Antimicrobial benefits
Top 7 in Top 8 Health Benefits of Rose Tea
Studies suggest that roses contain a number of substances with antibacterial capabilities that may have a variety of positive effects on your health. The antibacterial properties of the plant are variously attributed to the phenolic acids, tannins, flavonoids, and antioxidant carotenoids found in rose petals.
A number of bacterial species, including E. coli, Staphylococcus epidermidis, Proteus mirabilis, Staphylococcus aureus, Micrococcus luteus, Bacillus subtilis, and pseudomonas aeruginosa, have been shown to be inhibited by rose petals in investigations. The same study discovered that rose petals are also effective against several forms of yeast, including Candida albicans, in addition to bacteria.
