Recipe
Rose hydrosol (orientation)
- Herb:
- Damask rose Rosa × damascena
- Method:
- Hydrosol (hydrolat)
- Plant part:
- Flower
About 25 minAdvancedRecipe science profile
Procedure
- Hydrosol is the aqueous phase from steam-distilling petals — a home mini-still needs proper hygiene and know-how.
- Usually buy stabilised hydrosol from a cosmetics or food supplier.
- Store cool, use promptly; patch-test on the forearm.
Extraction
- Herb:
- proportions according to the recipe steps on the card
- Solvent:
- medium composition (water, alcohol, oil, honey…) see the individual steps
- Shelf life:
- after preparation, store hygienically and according to the type of product (cool conditions, light, alcohol)
- Target compounds:
- indicative home extraction — the profile depends on temperature, cutting time and proportions
Notes
Attempts without distillation equipment do not match commercial hydrosol quality.
Why it works
Home preparation following this recipe is mainly educational and cultural; it should not be assumed to match the extractive or safety profile of registered medicines or standardized extracts. Check specific effects, drug interactions, and contraindications on the herb card and with your clinician if you use prescription drugs.
Related
Damask rose — Herb card
Hydrosol (hydrolat) — Processing method detail