Herbal & Flower Teas

Chinese Monthly Rose and Rose Petal Tea

traditionally used to support circulation, ease menstrual irregularity, and brighten complexion

In short: Chinese Monthly Rose and Rose Petal Tea is a herbal & flower tea that traditionally used to support circulation, ease menstrual irregularity, and brighten complexion. It is most often made for women's wellness, skin & natural beauty, heart & circulation. Total time about 8 min. Key ingredients: rose petals.

Prep
3 min
Cook
5 min
Total
8 min
Makes
1 pot
Chinese Monthly Rose and Rose Petal Tea

Why people make this tea

Sometimes the best food-therapy is also the most enjoyable. Wandering into a small shop selling dried flowers, Nourilo discovered fresh stocks of Chinese monthly rose (yue ji hua) and several varieties of rose (mei gui hua) — the large French rose, the deep red Shandong rose, the purple-red Zhejiang variety, and the delicate golden-edged rose. Brewed together, these two flowers produce a tea that is genuinely fragrant and pleasant to drink, with a warmth that seems to settle and lift the spirit. In Chinese food-therapy, this combination is traditionally said to gently move the liver qi, support blood circulation, ease emotional tension, and benefit skin complexion. It is also particularly valued for women with irregular periods or menstrual discomfort.

Safety first — read before you cook

This is a traditional food, not a treatment. Please check with your doctor or pharmacist before making it a regular part of your diet if you:

  • are pregnant or breastfeeding, or are cooking for a young child;
  • take regular medicines — especially blood thinners, blood-pressure, diabetes or immune-suppressing drugs;
  • have a kidney, liver or heart condition, or a known food allergy.

Stop eating it and seek advice if you notice an allergic reaction or feel unwell. Safety notes reviewed 8 October 2026 · How we write safety notes

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