Provence Rose (Rosa × centifolia), commonly known as cabbage rose, has a long-standing history in traditional herbal medicine, particularly in the Mediterranean and Middle Eastern regions. Traditionally, rose petals and their extracts have been used to address respiratory complaints, including mild congestion and sinus discomfort. The assumed benefits are largely attributed to the soothing, anti-inflammatory, and mild astringent properties of rose preparations, which may help calm irritated mucous membranes when used as a tea, steam inhalation, or in essential oil blends. However, the evidence for its use specifically for sinus congestion is primarily anecdotal and rooted in folk practices rather than robust scientific evaluation.

Modern scientific studies directly investigating Provence Rose for the treatment of nasal or sinus congestion are lacking. While some research points to the anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties of Rose extracts, these studies are limited and do not focus specifically on sinus conditions. Therefore, while Provence Rose is traditionally used for mild respiratory complaints, including congestion, there is little clinical or experimental evidence to substantiate its efficacy for this purpose. The rating of 1 reflects the weak, primarily traditional support and the lack of rigorous scientific validation.