Rose of Sharon buds chopped thin make excellent decoration on cakes

• Medicinally, Rose of Sharon’s flower buds contain mucilage, a gooey medicinal compound made of polysaccharides, found in most species of the mallow family.  Mucilage can be used to heal burns, wounds, gastric ulcers and internal and external inflammation and irritation, such as sore throats or urinary tract infections.

2. Every part of The Rose of Sharon is edible leaves, blossoms and bark- it contains vitamin C and, Anthocyanins which are antioxidants.

3. Current studies are showing promising results with the root bark for inhibiting the proliferation of lung cancer. The root bark is used by the Chinese as an anti fungal remedy. It is also said to calm the nerves.
4. Use flowers and leaves in salads-Chop the blossoms or use whole flowers.

5. Make a tea from the leaves and flowers and drink as an antioxidant.

6. Add flowers and leaves to soups and quiche.

7. Chopped blossoms make beautiful decoration on cakes and the mild flavor blends well.

8. Opened blossoms make great dip holders- dip idea below.

9. Rose of Sharon water can be enjoyed with raw honey or used for making tea.

10.  Song of Solomon 2:1 The bride speaks, describing herself as a humble meadow flower (Rose of Sharon) unfit to be in such a luxurious place as that in which she now finds herself  in Solomon replies.

Rose of Sharon is South Korea’s national flower. It’s called Rose Mallow in the United Kingdom and St. Joseph’s Rod in Italy. It’s a deciduous shrub native to Asia and the name comes from Palestinian Valley named Sharon.

 Rose of Sharon blooms most of our summer. It’s beautiful, healthy and it’s a perennial! PERFECT addition to your yard and health. 

 Rose of Sharon attracts Humming Birds, Honey Bees and Bumble Bees- food for your bees

The Bee is covered! I love it!

Kept in water until dinner

 Rose of Sharon makes colorful, nutritious and yummy salad- who wouldn’t want to eat this? The roses have a mild flavor, doesn’t taste medicinal

 Dehydrate for winter tea

 1 cup of Rose of Sharon pressed down, add 2 cups of shimmering water and let steep for 40 mins

Take roses out of water and gently squeeze- Rose of Sharon medicinal water

 Pizza- Crust is egg, chopped Rose of Sharon buds, chopped Rose of Sharon leaves. Organic, homegrown tomatoes, fresh herbs

 Omlete with raw cheese and rose of Sharon

 Bone Broth with Rose of Sharon added to broth. Rose of Sharon also is a thickener

 Fermenting Rose of Sharon- fermented soft items must be eaten within 30 days

 Opened blossom makes a great dip holder. This one holds homemade yogurt with raw honey and cinnamon to be used today with our homegrown blackberries, raspberries. . .

Rose of Sharon buds chopped thin make excellent decoration on cakes.  Frosting was colored with our raspberries, crushed. The cupcakes are still warm, hence the frosting drooling over the side. Rose of Sharon is so mild, it doesn’t interrupt flavor