Roses are the most famous and popular of all flowers. Roses have been admired for centuries. Historical evidence shows that they were first found in China about 5000 years ago and have played a role in history since then. Whether ancient Greeks, Romans, Christians, Freemasons or others, the rose has always been an eternal symbol of love, beauty, and equality. Although each color expresses a little differently, the main message is still love.
In the west, the mark of "Rose culture" can be seen everywhere. Researchers have found designs with roses as the theme in ancient Greek architectural decoration, coins, and murals on Crete. In the literary works handed down by some ancient Greek poets, roses were given the color of myth. It is said that the rose is transformed from the blood of the God of love and the God of abundance and is a gift from the gods. During the Roman Empire, roses symbolized lofty morality and rewards for meritorious deeds. But in the decline of the Roman Empire, the rose became a symbol of evil and a luxury that ruined many rich and powerful families. In the 19th century, a silver rose was used as a symbol of love in European aristocratic society. The person who passed this token of love was called the "Rose Knight". Until modern society, sending roses to each other on Valentine’s Day to express love has become a ritual.
Rose is one of the world-famous ornamental plants, which is widely cultivated in gardens. Flowers can be steamed into aromatic oil. The main component of the oil is L-aromatic alcohol, with a content of up to 6 / 1000. It is used for food and cosmetics. Petals can be used to make pie filling, rose wine, and rose syrup. After drying, it can be used for tea. The flower buds are used as medicine to treat liver, stomach pain, chest and abdomen fullness and irregular menstruation. The fruit is rich in vitamin C, glucose, fructose, sucrose, citric acid, malic acid, and carotene. The oil content of seeds is about 14%.
Roses are usually associated with numerology. In Renaissance art, the eight petaled rose is a message of rebirth and renewal. In alchemical texts and art, the seven petal rose is a symbol of tolerance, universal understanding and order. The connection between numerology and roses can also be seen in Freemasons. Each of the three roses symbolizes the guiding principles - love, life, and light.
In mythology, the rose is related to Aphrodite, the Greek god of love. She is often depicted decorated with roses on her head, feet, or neck. It is also said that a rose grew in the blood pool of Adonis, Aphrodite's murdered lover. In Christian mythology, it is said that rose bushes also grow where Christ died. The tarot, rose is considered a symbol of balance. It expresses commitment, new beginnings, and hope. Its sting represents defense, flesh, loss, and recklessness. In the grand Akana, roses appear on magician, power, death, and fool cards. All these cards have a strong meaning of balance and average.
