Rosa Canina

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Rosa Canina L.

Flora Palaestina Ethnobotany

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Rosaceae

  • Dog Rose
  • vered ha-kelev
  • וֶרֶד הַכֶּלֶב
  • nasrin نسرين
  • ward barri ورد بري

Vine, Phanerophyte shrub

  • Mediterranean maquis and forest
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Medicinal Complaints / Uses

Rosa Canina L.

System/State Traditional
Complaint/Use
Activity / Interpretation
Traditional
Preparation/ Administration
Parts Used
Source
Gastrointestinal

Diarrhea

Anti-Infective, Anti-diarrheal

Decoct flowers & drink x1cup/day until well.

Flower B
Gastrointestinal

Gastritis

Anti-Infective, Demulcent

Add petals to boiling water, filter & drink.

Flower B
Oral Health

Mouth infection

Anti-Infective, Mouth wash

Decoct flowers & use filtrate as mouth wash.

Flower B

Notes

Cautions

Hairs around the seeds of Rosa Canina beneath the fruit flesh can cause irritation to the mouth & digestive tract.

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