Rose/Flower Water: Method 1
Remove the petals from a few fresh roses, place them in a small pot, and cover with approximately a quarter of an inch of spring water.
Simmer gently until a visual change is observed: the petals will become limp and pallid. (If in doubt, a minute longer may be preferable to a minute less.)
Strain and allow the liquid to cool. If not used immediately, refrigerate any left over.
This formula may also be used to create any type of fresh flower water—orange blossom or jasmine, for instance—providing the flowers are not poisonous or toxic.
(from The Element Encyclopedia of 5,000 Spells by Judika Illes)










