Rose
(Rosa spp.)
Family: ROSACEAE
Energetics: Cooling. Drying.
Taste: Sour
Tissue States:
Parts used: Mostly Hips (fruit) & Flowers but Leaves, bark, root bark & even thorns have been used.
Systems affected: Cardiovascular (hips). Lungs. Lymphatic system. Musculoskeletal. Nervous system (petals).
Key components: Hips: Tannins, Flavonoids, Sugars, Pectin, Acids (Malic, Citric & Ascorbic (Vitamin C)), Carotene. Flowers contain Volatile oils & Anthocyanidins,
Preparations & dosage: Infusion. Tincture. Syrup. Honey. Vinegar. Food.
Actions:
Foundational: Astringent.
Primary: Nervine. Mild diuretic. Mild Laxative. Aphrodisiac.
Secondary: Antioxidant. Anti-inflammatory. Analgesic. Nutritive.
Uses: Rosehips: One of the best natural sources of vitamin C.
Studies show that 40g of rose hip powder taken daily may have the ability to prevent and reverse obesity, high cholesterol and glucose intolerance caused by a high fat diet. Has also been shown to reduce cardiovascular disease risks and lower systolic blood pressure. Reducing inflammation from Rheumatoid Arthritis as well as reducing autoimmune heat and tension in general.
Petals used in skincare to help reduce inflammation and give tone. Mouth rinse with rose extract for canker sores. Spring tonic. Constipation. mild gallbladder, kidney & bladder problems. Reducing autoimmune heat and excitation. Rose balm fort the heart. Brings a sense of peace & calm. Reminder of the sweetness of life. Almost always in a formula for someone dealing with trauma.
Wound healing and lax tissues.
Useful as a mouth rinse for reducing pain, inflammation and helping to repair and heal spongy gums or canker sores.
Useful as a mouth rinse for reducing pain, inflammation and helping to repair and heal spongy gums or canker sores.
Essential Oil:
Flower Essence: Rock Rose flower essence for pain & suffering, paralyzed soul & body.
Growing:
Collection:
Contraindications:
Seeds contain a glucoside and are toxic. Seeds are not used and must be removed before using rosehips for anything.
Sources:
https://herbmentor.learningherbs.com/herb/rose/
The Complete Herbs Sourcebook: David Hoffman. Pg 309
Studies:
Effects of rose hip intake on risk markers of type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease: a randomized, double-blind, cross-over investigation in obese persons: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3343291/
Evaluation of Rosa damascena mouthwash in the treatment of recurrent aphthous stomatitis: a randomized, double-blinded, placebo-controlled clinical trial:
Sources:
https://herbmentor.learningherbs.com/herb/rose/
The Complete Herbs Sourcebook: David Hoffman. Pg 309
Studies:
Effects of rose hip intake on risk markers of type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease: a randomized, double-blind, cross-over investigation in obese persons: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3343291/
Evaluation of Rosa damascena mouthwash in the treatment of recurrent aphthous stomatitis: a randomized, double-blinded, placebo-controlled clinical trial:
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