Rosa gallica, centifolia, damascena, canina
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Botanical Name: | Rosa gallica, centifolia, damascena, canina |
Common Names: | Rose |
Key Name: | Rose |
Parts Used: | Flowers, petals, hips, leaves |
Sister Plants: | Rosa rugosa, Rosa canina, Rosa foetida |
Comments: | Ornamental and medicinal shrub with pollinator support; widely cultivated globally |
Characteristics |
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Identifying Character: | Thorny shrub (3-6 ft), prickly stems, pinnate leaves, fragrant pink to red flowers, red-orange hips |
Stem: | Prickly, green to brown, with thorns |
Leaves: | Pinnate, 2-4 inches, with 5-7 serrated leaflets |
Flowers: | Pink to red, 5-petaled flowers, blooming South-Central Alaska June 1st, Ohio Jun-Sep |
Fruit: | Red-orange hips, 1-2 cm, ripening late summer |
Taste: | Sweet (petals), tart (hips), astringent (leaves) |
Odour: | Strong, sweet floral scent from flowers |
Root: | Fibrous, shallow root system; stabilizes soil |
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Distribution |
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Distribution: | Europe, Asia, North Africa, naturalized worldwide |
Cultivation: | Prefers well-drained soil, full sun; propagate by cuttings |
Harvest: | Flowers: Spring to summer; Hips: Late summer to fall |
Medical |
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Therapeutic Action: | Astringent, diuretic, sedative, anti-inflammatory |
Medical Uses: | Used for anxiety, skin inflammation, sore throat, and as a diuretic; hips for vitamin C, petals for relaxation |
Constituents: | Flavonoids, vitamin C, essential oils, tannins |
Solvents: | Water, alcohol (tincture), glycerin |
Dosage: | Infusion: 1 tsp dried petals in hot water; Tincture: 5-10 drops in water 2-3 times daily |
Administration: | Internal: Infusion or tincture; External: Poultice for skin |
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Contra Indications: | May cause allergic reactions; avoid excessive use; consult healthcare provider |
Preparation: | Infusion: Steep 1 tsp dried petals in hot water for 10 minutes; Tincture: Steep 1 part petals in 5 parts alcohol for 2-4 weeks |
Chinese: | Used in Traditional Chinese Medicine for Qi regulation |
Veterinary: | Used for skin sores or calming in livestock |
Homeopathic: | No known homeopathic use documented |
Pollination and Pollinators |
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Apis: | No |
Pollinator: | 1 |
Pollen: | Yes |
Pollen Notes: | Wind-dispersed, visited by bees for pollen |
Nectar: | Yes |
Nectar Notes: | Attracts bees for nectar, supports pollinator health |
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Non-Medical Uses: | Ornamental planting, perfume, dye from petals |
Culinary Uses: | Petals in teas, jams, or candied; hips in syrups |
History: | Cultivated since ancient Persia; used in European and Asian medicine |
Reference: | Plants For A Future; Traditional Herbal Medicine |
URL: | https://www.pfaf.org/user/Plant.aspx?LatinName=Rosa+damascena |
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