Iran’s Central Province, with its large fields of flowers and medicinal herbs, is one of the major sources of herbal extracts in Iran. Here, you can see photos of the yearly rose harvest, courtesy of Mehr. Rose petals and rose essence have been used for centuries in Iran in confectionery, cooking, perfume, traditional medicine and for flavouring tea.

 

 

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