Cabbage Rose

BotanicalBest with a meal

What is it

Cabbage rose (Rosa centifolia) is a species of rose whose petals are used in perfumery, food (rose water, jam), and traditional herbal preparations. In supplements, the extract is typically used for antioxidant and skin-supportive claims.

Evidence for 1 use

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Antioxidant / general wellness

Mixed Evidence

Lab studies show antioxidant activity from rose polyphenols, but no robust human trials demonstrate clinical benefit at typical supplement doses.

How it works

Cabbage rose petals contain polyphenols and aromatic compounds (geraniol, citronellol, eugenol) plus flavonoids like quercetin and kaempferol glycosides. In lab studies these constituents show antioxidant and mild anti-inflammatory activity. Traditional uses are largely topical (rose water for skin) or culinary. There is little controlled human evidence for ingested rose petal extract at supplement doses.

Dosage

There is no established dose. Traditional preparations use a few grams of dried petals as tea. Supplements vary widely and lack standardized dosing.

When and how to take it

Time of day is not critical. Take with water; take with food if GI upset occurs.

1 commercial form

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Rose petal extract / rose water

Used in supplements, cosmetics, and food; standardization varies.

Limited pharmacokinetic data.

Safety

Cabbage rose petals are generally considered safe (GRAS for food use in rose water and confections). Allergic reactions are possible in people sensitive to roses. Essential oils should not be ingested undiluted.

Who should be cautious

People with known rose allergies should avoid. Limited safety data in pregnancy; stick to culinary amounts.

Interactions

No significant interactions reported at culinary doses. High-dose extracts have not been well studied for drug interactions.

Food sources

Rose water, rose petal jam, rose tea

Amount
Culinary
%DV
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Frequently asked questions

Are cabbage rose supplements effective?⌄

Human evidence is very limited. The petals are safe in culinary amounts but health claims for extracts are not well supported.

References

Cabbage Rose on NIH DSLD (US supplement label database) — NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database link

Research on Cabbage Rose (PubMed search) — PubMed link

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Disclaimer: These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. This page is educational, not a substitute for personalized medical advice. Evidence grades are AI-assisted assessments — talk to your doctor before starting any new supplement, especially if you’re pregnant, breastfeeding, on medications, or managing a chronic condition.