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This page is the result of the aggregation of content from 16 sources. At Phyto-info, we have indexed, assembled and synthesized all the information found to summarize it, to make it readable and easy to access. We have carefully selected our sources from recognized and reliable people.

Physician(s) 2
Pharmacist(s) 2
Herbalist(s) 12

Physician Dr. Jean Valnet (1920-1995) was a French physician and surgeon, specializing in herbal medicine in the fields of phytotherapy and aromatherapy.
Physician Dr. François-Joseph Cazin (1788-1864) was a French physician. Author of an imposing Practical and Reasoned Treatise on Indigenous Medicinal Plants, he is considered the ancestor of the French school of phytotherapy.
Pharmacist Dr. Carole Minker, pharmacist, has studied the traditional uses of medicinal plants by people around the world.
Pharmacists Dr. Claudine Luu is a doctor of pharmacy and natural sciences, she founded the Phytofrance laboratory, as well as the oldest herbalist school in France, IMDERPLAM located in the Hérault. Its co-author, Dr. Annie Fournier, is a doctor of pharmacy, specializing in phytotherapy and relaxation therapies.
Herbalist Thomas Bartram is a medical herbalist. He has lived and worked in Christchurch, Dorset in England. A Fellow of the National Institute of Medical Herbalists, the Royal Society of Health and the Health Food Institute, he was also the Editor of the journal 'Health for Herbs'.
Herbalist Becky Cole, based in Northern Ireland, works as a landscaper after studying at NCAD and TCD. She is also an herbalist by training, having studied with mentors such as Juliet Blankespoor, Marysia Miernowska and Jade Shutes, among others.
Herbalist Born in Silchester, Hampshire, Alys Fowler studied at the Royal Horticultural Society, the Royal Botanic Gardens in London, and then the Botanic Gardens in New York, before returning to the UK to complete a master's degree at UCL in 2002. Alys spent a few years presenting the BBC's Gardeners' World series and has since become a prominent horticultural journalist, writing a popular weekly column in the Guardian.
Herbalist Christophe Bernard is an herbalist. He studied medicinal plants in the United States for 15 years. Back in his native Provence, he devoted himself to his passion as a health practitioner.
Herbalist Matthew Wood has been an herbalist for over 35 years in the United States. He holds a Master of Science in the field of medicinal plants from the Scottish School of Herbal Medicine, a degree recognized by the University of Wales in Scotland.
Herbalist Paul-Victor Fournier (1877-1964) was a French canon and botanist. His major work, 'Les quatre flores de France', published between 1934 and 1940, remains a reference work for the identification of plants in the field.
Herbalist Pierre Lieutaghi (1939-2023) was pursuing research on the relationships between plants and societies in Western Europe. He was scientific manager of the Salagon ethnobotanical garden in Haute Provence. He was one of the best connoisseurs of traditional knowledge in the field of herbal remedies in France.
Herbalist Michel Dubray is an herbalist, a diploma approved by the French community in Belgium. He is also a nutritherapist who graduated from the School of Natural Medicine and Ethnomedicine in Paris.
Herbalist Terry Breverton, a contemporary British author with a passion for Welsh heritage, has rewritten Culpeper's famous book for a more modern audience. Nicholas Culpeper (1616-1654) was an English botanist known as the poor man's doctor, making herbal medicine accessible to all. His book, commonly referred to as Culpeper's Complete Herbal, was a huge success when it was first published and has been reprinted ever since.
Herbalist Julie Bruton-Seal is a qualified herbalist, craniosacral practitioner, iridologist and natural healer. She graduated from the Selfheal School, under the direction of Dr. Jill Davies and Christopher Hobbs, in 2000, and is a member of the Association of Master Herborists (AMH). Matthew Seal has a degree in History from the University of Sussex and has worked as an editor and writer in the UK and South Africa since the 1970s.
Herbalist Jessica Houdret has a passion for herbs, she has grown them commercially and has led workshops on their many uses. She served on the board of the British Herb Trade Association for several years and served as a director.
Herbalist Yves Vanopdenbosch is a graduate hospital nurse trained in Belgium, he directs the École des Plantes where he teaches traditional European phytotherapy.

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Practical information

Family

Rosaceae

Parts used

Fruit
Petal

Picking info

Pick fruits before or after the first frost, dry them in a dry and soft place, then store them in airtight jars away from moisture and light
Pick the slightly opened flower buds in the morning in dry weather, gently detach the petals before drying them quickly in a warm and ventilated place away from the sun, then store them tightly packed in airtight jars away from light

Medicine cabinet

Dried fruit
Dried petal
Dried petal syrup

38 traditional uses

PreparationPartFormUse
Acne 1 Contemporary English herbalist Fowler, A. (2019). A modern herbal: plant-based medicine for a calmer, healthier life [p. 230, "acne"]. Penguin.		✓
Anemia 1 Contemporary American herbalist Wood, M. (2008). The earthwise herbal: a complete guide to old world medicinal plants (vol 1) [p. 425, "anemia"]. North Atlantic Books.			✓
Angina pectoris 1 Contemporary American herbalist Wood, M. (2008). The earthwise herbal: a complete guide to old world medicinal plants (vol 1) [p. 426, "angina"]. North Atlantic Books.			✓
Anxiety 2 Contemporary English herbalist Fowler, A. (2019). A modern herbal: plant-based medicine for a calmer, healthier life [p. 229, "anxiety"]. Penguin. Contemporary American herbalist Wood, M. (2008). The earthwise herbal: a complete guide to old world medicinal plants (vol 1) [p. 425, "anxiety"]. North Atlantic Books.	✓
Arthritis 1 Contemporary American herbalist Wood, M. (2008). The earthwise herbal: a complete guide to old world medicinal plants (vol 1) [p. 423, "arthritis"]. North Atlantic Books.	✓	✓	✓
Asthenia 1 Contemporary American herbalist Wood, M. (2008). The earthwise herbal: a complete guide to old world medicinal plants (vol 1) [p. 425, "asthenia"]. North Atlantic Books.	✓		✓
Blepharitis 1 Contemporary French doctor of pharmacy Minker, C. (2015). 200 plantes qui guérissent [p. 357, "paupières gonflées"]. Larousse.		✓
Candidiasis 1 Contemporary American herbalist Wood, M. (2008). The earthwise herbal: a complete guide to old world medicinal plants (vol 1) [p. 423, "yeast infection"]. North Atlantic Books.			✓
Colic 1 Contemporary English herbalist Cole, B. (2022). The garden apothecary: transform flowers, weeds and plants into healing remedies [p. 115, "upset tummy"]. Hardie Grant Books.	✓
Conjunctivitis 1 Contemporary English herbalist Bartram, T. (1998). Bartram's encyclopedia of herbal medicine: the definitive guide to the herbal treatment of diseases [p. 376, "inflamed eyes"]. Robinson.		✓
Constipation 1 Twentieth-century French botanist and canon Fournier, P.-V. (2010). Dictionnaire des plantes médicinales et vénéneuses de France [p. 843, "laxatives"]. Omnibus.	✓			✓
Convalescence 1 Contemporary American herbalist Wood, M. (2008). The earthwise herbal: a complete guide to old world medicinal plants (vol 1) [p. 423, "convalescence"]. North Atlantic Books.	✓		✓
Depression 1 Contemporary English herbalist Cole, B. (2022). The garden apothecary: transform flowers, weeds and plants into healing remedies [p. 115, "grief"]. Hardie Grant Books.	✓
Dermatitis 3 Contemporary French herbalist Bernard, C. (2018). Grand manuel pour fabriquer ses remèdes naturels [p. 193, "peau enflammée"]. Jouvence Editions. Contemporary English herbalist Fowler, A. (2019). A modern herbal: plant-based medicine for a calmer, healthier life [p. 230, "inflamed skin complaints"]. Penguin. Contemporary American herbalist Wood, M. (2008). The earthwise herbal: a complete guide to old world medicinal plants (vol 1) [p. 426, "irritated skin"]. North Atlantic Books.	✓	✓	✓
Dermatosis 1 Contemporary French doctor of pharmacy Minker, C. (2015). 200 plantes qui guérissent [p. 356, "régénère les peaux abimées"]. Larousse.	✓	✓	✓
Diarrhea 3 Contemporary English herbalist Fowler, A. (2019). A modern herbal: plant-based medicine for a calmer, healthier life [p. 229, "diarrhoea"]. Penguin. Contemporary French doctor of pharmacy Minker, C. (2015). 200 plantes qui guérissent [p. 356, "diarrhée"]. Larousse. Contemporary American herbalist Wood, M. (2008). The earthwise herbal: a complete guide to old world medicinal plants (vol 1) [p. 423, "diarrhea"]. North Atlantic Books.			✓
Dry cough 1 Contemporary American herbalist Wood, M. (2008). The earthwise herbal: a complete guide to old world medicinal plants (vol 1) [p. 426, "irritative cough"]. North Atlantic Books.	✓
Dysentery 1 Contemporary American herbalist Wood, M. (2008). The earthwise herbal: a complete guide to old world medicinal plants (vol 1) [p. 423, "dysentery"]. North Atlantic Books.			✓
Dyspepsia 2 Contemporary French doctor of pharmacy Minker, C. (2015). 200 plantes qui guérissent [p. 356, "digestions difficiles"]. Larousse. Contemporary American herbalist Wood, M. (2008). The earthwise herbal: a complete guide to old world medicinal plants (vol 1) [p. 425, "pain in liver and stomach"]. North Atlantic Books.	✓
Ecchymosis 1 Contemporary American herbalist Wood, M. (2008). The earthwise herbal: a complete guide to old world medicinal plants (vol 1) [p. 426, "bruising"]. North Atlantic Books.		✓
Enteritis 1 Contemporary French doctor of pharmacy Minker, C. (2015). 200 plantes qui guérissent [p. 356, "troubles intestinaux"]. Larousse.	✓
Enuresis 1 Contemporary American herbalist Wood, M. (2008). The earthwise herbal: a complete guide to old world medicinal plants (vol 1) [p. 426, "bedwetting"]. North Atlantic Books.			✓
Gingivitis 1 Contemporary American herbalist Wood, M. (2008). The earthwise herbal: a complete guide to old world medicinal plants (vol 1) [p. 425, "bleeding from the […] gums"]. North Atlantic Books.		✓
Hemoptysis 1 Contemporary American herbalist Wood, M. (2008). The earthwise herbal: a complete guide to old world medicinal plants (vol 1) [p. 423, "bleeding from the lungs"]. North Atlantic Books.	✓		✓
Hypercholesterolemia 1 Contemporary English herbalist Bartram, T. (1998). Bartram's encyclopedia of herbal medicine: the definitive guide to the herbal treatment of diseases [p. 376, "cholesterol"]. Robinson.	✓
Influenza 1 Contemporary English herbalist Fowler, A. (2019). A modern herbal: plant-based medicine for a calmer, healthier life [p. 229, "flu"]. Penguin.			✓
Kidney disorder 1 Contemporary American herbalist Wood, M. (2008). The earthwise herbal: a complete guide to old world medicinal plants (vol 1) [p. 424, "strengthen the kidneys"]. North Atlantic Books.			✓
Kidney stone 1 Contemporary American herbalist Wood, M. (2008). The earthwise herbal: a complete guide to old world medicinal plants (vol 1) [p. 426, "kidney stones"]. North Atlantic Books.			✓
Leucorrhea 1 Contemporary American herbalist Wood, M. (2008). The earthwise herbal: a complete guide to old world medicinal plants (vol 1) [p. 423, "vaginal discharge"]. North Atlantic Books.	✓	✓
Menopausal disorder 1 Contemporary English herbalist Cole, B. (2022). The garden apothecary: transform flowers, weeds and plants into healing remedies [p. 115, "menopause"]. Hardie Grant Books.	✓
Nasal congestion 1 Contemporary American herbalist Wood, M. (2008). The earthwise herbal: a complete guide to old world medicinal plants (vol 1) [p. 423, "obstruction of the nose"]. North Atlantic Books.	✓		✓
Pharyngitis 3 Contemporary English herbalist Cole, B. (2022). The garden apothecary: transform flowers, weeds and plants into healing remedies [p. 115, "sore throats"]. Hardie Grant Books. Contemporary English herbalist Fowler, A. (2019). A modern herbal: plant-based medicine for a calmer, healthier life [p. 229, "sore throats"]. Penguin. Contemporary American herbalist Wood, M. (2008). The earthwise herbal: a complete guide to old world medicinal plants (vol 1) [p. 423, "sore throat"]. North Atlantic Books.	✓	✓	✓
Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) 1 Contemporary English herbalist Cole, B. (2022). The garden apothecary: transform flowers, weeds and plants into healing remedies [p. 115, "PMS"]. Hardie Grant Books.	✓
Respiratory inflammation 1 Contemporary American herbalist Wood, M. (2008). The earthwise herbal: a complete guide to old world medicinal plants (vol 1) [p. 423, "acute inflammatory conditions of the respiratory tract"]. North Atlantic Books.	✓
Rheumatism 1 Contemporary American herbalist Wood, M. (2008). The earthwise herbal: a complete guide to old world medicinal plants (vol 1) [p. 425, "rheumatism"]. North Atlantic Books.	✓	✓	✓
Skin care 1 Contemporary English herbalist Fowler, A. (2019). A modern herbal: plant-based medicine for a calmer, healthier life [p. 229, "skin health"]. Penguin.		✓
Tuberculosis 1 Contemporary American herbalist Wood, M. (2008). The earthwise herbal: a complete guide to old world medicinal plants (vol 1) [p. 423, "tuberculosis"]. North Atlantic Books.	✓
Vaginitis 2 Contemporary English herbalist Bartram, T. (1998). Bartram's encyclopedia of herbal medicine: the definitive guide to the herbal treatment of diseases [p. 376, "vaginal irritation"]. Robinson. Contemporary American herbalist Wood, M. (2008). The earthwise herbal: a complete guide to old world medicinal plants (vol 1) [p. 426, "vaginitis"]. North Atlantic Books.		✓

Dosages

Internal decoction

Put approx. 2 g dried berries in 150 ml (1 cup) cold water, simmer for 10 minutes, strain thoroughly and drink 3 to 4 cups per day 2
- Contemporary French doctor of pharmacy Minker, C. (2015). 200 plantes qui guérissent [p. 357, "2 à 2,5 g de fruits pour une tasse […] en décoction"]. Larousse.
- Contemporary American herbalist Wood, M. (2008). The earthwise herbal: a complete guide to old world medicinal plants (vol 1) [p. 427, "rose hips are the part used most frequently"]. North Atlantic Books.

External infusion

Infuse approx. 8 g of dried petals in 150 ml (1 tea cup) of simmering water for 10 minutes off the heat, filter and use lukewarm in compresses, washes, eye baths, gargles, gargles, mouthwashes or sitz baths 2
- Contemporary French doctor of pharmacy Minker, C. (2015). 200 plantes qui guérissent [p. 357, "la fleur en infusion concentrée (50 à 60 g par litre d’eau) [soins des yeux]"]. Larousse.
- Contemporary American herbalist Moore, M. (1995). Herbal materia medica [p. 32, "standard Infusion, 2-4 ounces [rose petals]"]. Southwest school of botanical medicine.

Internal infusion

Infuse approx. 2 g of dried petals or 7 g of fresh petals in 150 ml (1 teacup) of simmering water for 10 minutes off the heat, strain and drink 2 to 3 cups per day 4
- Twentieth-century French botanist and canon Fournier, P.-V. (2010). Dictionnaire des plantes médicinales et vénéneuses de France [p. 843, "10 à 20 g [de pétales frais] pour 200 g d’eau"]. Omnibus.
- Contemporary French doctor of pharmacy Minker, C. (2015). 200 plantes qui guérissent [p. 357, "2 à 3 g de pétales séchés pour 15 cl d’eau frémissante […] 1 à 3 tasses par jour"]. Larousse.
- Contemporary American herbalist Moore, M. (1995). Herbal materia medica [p. 32, "standard Infusion, 2-4 ounces [rose petals]"]. Southwest school of botanical medicine.
- Twentieth century French physician Valnet, J. (2001). La phytothérapie : se soigner par les plantes [p. 448, "30 g pour 1/2 litre d’eau bouillante, infuser 10 minutes, 2 à 3 tasses par jour"]. Editions Vigot.

Syrup internally

Take 1 tablespoon of dry petal syrup 2 to 3 times a day, including 1 at bedtime 2
- Contemporary French herbalist and ethnobotanist Lieutaghi, P. (1996). Le livre des bonnes herbes [p. 404, "2 à 3 cuillerées à soupe par jour"]. Actes Sud.
- Twentieth century French physician Valnet, J. (2001). La phytothérapie : se soigner par les plantes [p. 448, "2 cuillérées à soupe au coucher"]. Editions Vigot.

23 plant properties

Analgesic 1
- Contemporary English herbalist Bartram, T. (1998). Bartram's encyclopedia of herbal medicine: the definitive guide to the herbal treatment of diseases [p. 376, "mild local anaesthetic"]. Robinson.
Anti-inflammatory 3
- Contemporary English herbalist Bartram, T. (1998). Bartram's encyclopedia of herbal medicine: the definitive guide to the herbal treatment of diseases [p. 376, "anti-inflammatory"]. Robinson.
- Contemporary English herbalist Cole, B. (2022). The garden apothecary: transform flowers, weeds and plants into healing remedies [p. 114, "anti-inflammatory"]. Hardie Grant Books.
- Contemporary English herbalist Fowler, A. (2019). A modern herbal: plant-based medicine for a calmer, healthier life [p. 229, "anti-inflammatory"]. Penguin.
Antidepressive 1
- Contemporary English herbalist Bartram, T. (1998). Bartram's encyclopedia of herbal medicine: the definitive guide to the herbal treatment of diseases [p. 376, "anti-depressant"]. Robinson.
Antioxidant 2
- Contemporary English herbalist Fowler, A. (2019). A modern herbal: plant-based medicine for a calmer, healthier life [p. 230, "antioxidants"]. Penguin.
- Contemporary American herbalist Wood, M. (2008). The earthwise herbal: a complete guide to old world medicinal plants (vol 1) [p. 423, "antioxidant (fruit)"]. North Atlantic Books.
Antispasmodic 1
- Contemporary English herbalist Cole, B. (2022). The garden apothecary: transform flowers, weeds and plants into healing remedies [p. 114, "antispasmodic"]. Hardie Grant Books.
Antiviral 1
- Contemporary English herbalist Bartram, T. (1998). Bartram's encyclopedia of herbal medicine: the definitive guide to the herbal treatment of diseases [p. 376, "antiviral"]. Robinson.
Aphrodisiac 2
- Contemporary English herbalist Bartram, T. (1998). Bartram's encyclopedia of herbal medicine: the definitive guide to the herbal treatment of diseases [p. 376, "aphrodisiac"]. Robinson.
- Contemporary English herbalist Cole, B. (2022). The garden apothecary: transform flowers, weeds and plants into healing remedies [p. 114, "aphrodisiac"]. Hardie Grant Books.
Astringent 5
- Contemporary English herbalist Bartram, T. (1998). Bartram's encyclopedia of herbal medicine: the definitive guide to the herbal treatment of diseases [p. 376, "astringent"]. Robinson.
- Contemporary English herbalist Cole, B. (2022). The garden apothecary: transform flowers, weeds and plants into healing remedies [p. 114, "astringent"]. Hardie Grant Books.
- Contemporary English herbalist Fowler, A. (2019). A modern herbal: plant-based medicine for a calmer, healthier life [p. 229, "astringent"]. Penguin.
- Contemporary French doctor of pharmacy Minker, C. (2015). 200 plantes qui guérissent [p. 356, "astringent"]. Larousse.
- Contemporary American herbalist Wood, M. (2008). The earthwise herbal: a complete guide to old world medicinal plants (vol 1) [p. 425, "astringent (fruit)"]. North Atlantic Books.
Cardiovascular protective 1
- Contemporary English herbalist Cole, B. (2022). The garden apothecary: transform flowers, weeds and plants into healing remedies [p. 114, "cardiovascular"]. Hardie Grant Books.
Cholorectic 1
- Contemporary English herbalist Bartram, T. (1998). Bartram's encyclopedia of herbal medicine: the definitive guide to the herbal treatment of diseases [p. 376, "increases bile-flow"]. Robinson.
Diuretic 2
- Contemporary English herbalist Cole, B. (2022). The garden apothecary: transform flowers, weeds and plants into healing remedies [p. 114, "diuretic"]. Hardie Grant Books.
- Contemporary English herbalist Fowler, A. (2019). A modern herbal: plant-based medicine for a calmer, healthier life [p. 229, "diuretic"]. Penguin.
Diurétique 1
- Contemporary French doctor of pharmacy Minker, C. (2015). 200 plantes qui guérissent [p. 356, "diurétique"]. Larousse.
Emmenagogue 2
- Contemporary English herbalist Bartram, T. (1998). Bartram's encyclopedia of herbal medicine: the definitive guide to the herbal treatment of diseases [p. 376, "menstrual regulator"]. Robinson.
- Contemporary English herbalist Cole, B. (2022). The garden apothecary: transform flowers, weeds and plants into healing remedies [p. 114, "emmenagogue"]. Hardie Grant Books.
External anti-inflammatory 1
- Contemporary French herbalist Bernard, C. (2018). Grand manuel pour fabriquer ses remèdes naturels [p. 193, "calmer une peau enflammée (flower)"]. Jouvence Editions.
Hepatoprotective 1
- Contemporary English herbalist Bartram, T. (1998). Bartram's encyclopedia of herbal medicine: the definitive guide to the herbal treatment of diseases [p. 376, "liver protector"]. Robinson.
Hypocholesterolemic 1
- Contemporary English herbalist Bartram, T. (1998). Bartram's encyclopedia of herbal medicine: the definitive guide to the herbal treatment of diseases [p. 376, "reduce high cholesterol levels"]. Robinson.
Hypotensive 1
- Contemporary English herbalist Cole, B. (2022). The garden apothecary: transform flowers, weeds and plants into healing remedies [p. 114, "hypotensive"]. Hardie Grant Books.
Laxative 4
- Contemporary English herbalist Bartram, T. (1998). Bartram's encyclopedia of herbal medicine: the definitive guide to the herbal treatment of diseases [p. 376, "laxative"]. Robinson.
- Twentieth-century French botanist and canon Fournier, P.-V. (2010). Dictionnaire des plantes médicinales et vénéneuses de France [p. 843, "laxatives"]. Omnibus.
- Contemporary French herbalist and ethnobotanist Lieutaghi, P. (1996). Le livre des bonnes herbes [p. 404, "laxatives"]. Actes Sud.
- Twentieth century French physician Valnet, J. (2001). La phytothérapie : se soigner par les plantes [p. 448, "laxatif doux"]. Editions Vigot.
Nervine 1
- Contemporary English herbalist Cole, B. (2022). The garden apothecary: transform flowers, weeds and plants into healing remedies [p. 114, "nervine"]. Hardie Grant Books.
Purgative 2
- Nineteenth century French physician Cazin, F.-J. (1876). Traité pratique et raisonné des plantes médicinales indigènes et acclimatées : avec un atlas de 200 plantes lithographiées (4e ed.) [p. 933, "purgatives"]. P. Asselin, libraire de la faculté de medecine. https://gallica.bnf.fr/ark:/12148/bpt6k58310855/
- Twentieth-century French botanist and canon Fournier, P.-V. (2010). Dictionnaire des plantes médicinales et vénéneuses de France [p. 843, "légèrement purgatives"]. Omnibus.
Sedative 2
- Contemporary English herbalist Bartram, T. (1998). Bartram's encyclopedia of herbal medicine: the definitive guide to the herbal treatment of diseases [p. 376, "mild sedative"]. Robinson.
- Contemporary English herbalist Fowler, A. (2019). A modern herbal: plant-based medicine for a calmer, healthier life [p. 229, "sedative"]. Penguin.
Tonic 3
- Contemporary French herbalist Bernard, C. (2018). Grand manuel pour fabriquer ses remèdes naturels [p. 193, "tonifier une peau flasque (flower)"]. Jouvence Editions.
- Contemporary English herbalist Cole, B. (2022). The garden apothecary: transform flowers, weeds and plants into healing remedies [p. 114, "tonic"]. Hardie Grant Books.
- Contemporary French doctor of pharmacy Minker, C. (2015). 200 plantes qui guérissent [p. 356, "tonique"]. Larousse.
Tonique amer 1
- Contemporary French doctor of pharmacy Minker, C. (2015). 200 plantes qui guérissent [p. 356, "digestif"]. Larousse.

29 constituents

Anthocyan 2
- Contemporary Belgian Herbalist Dubray, M. (2018). Guide des contre-indications des principales plantes médicinales [p. 282, "anthocyanes"]. Editions Lucien Souny.
- Contemporary French doctor of pharmacy Minker, C. (2015). 200 plantes qui guérissent [p. 356, "anthocyanes"]. Larousse.
Anthocyanidin 1
- Contemporary American herbalist Wood, M. (2008). The earthwise herbal: a complete guide to old world medicinal plants (vol 1) [p. 422, "anthocyanidins (flower)"]. North Atlantic Books.
Carotene 1
- Contemporary American herbalist Wood, M. (2008). The earthwise herbal: a complete guide to old world medicinal plants (vol 1) [p. 422, "carotene (fruit)"]. North Atlantic Books.
Citral 1
- Twentieth-century French botanist and canon Fournier, P.-V. (2010). Dictionnaire des plantes médicinales et vénéneuses de France [p. 844, "citral"]. Omnibus.
Citric acid 2
- Nineteenth century French physician Cazin, F.-J. (1876). Traité pratique et raisonné des plantes médicinales indigènes et acclimatées : avec un atlas de 200 plantes lithographiées (4e ed.) [p. 932, "acide citrique"]. P. Asselin, libraire de la faculté de medecine. https://gallica.bnf.fr/ark:/12148/bpt6k58310855/
- Contemporary American herbalist Wood, M. (2008). The earthwise herbal: a complete guide to old world medicinal plants (vol 1) [p. 422, "citric [acid] (fruit)"]. North Atlantic Books.
Citronellol 3
- Contemporary Belgian Herbalist Dubray, M. (2018). Guide des contre-indications des principales plantes médicinales [p. 282, "citronellol"]. Editions Lucien Souny.
- Twentieth-century French botanist and canon Fournier, P.-V. (2010). Dictionnaire des plantes médicinales et vénéneuses de France [p. 844, "citronnellol"]. Omnibus.
- Contemporary French doctor of pharmacy Minker, C. (2015). 200 plantes qui guérissent [p. 356, "citronellol"]. Larousse.
Dietary fiber 1
- Nineteenth century French physician Cazin, F.-J. (1876). Traité pratique et raisonné des plantes médicinales indigènes et acclimatées : avec un atlas de 200 plantes lithographiées (4e ed.) [p. 932, "fibre végétale"]. P. Asselin, libraire de la faculté de medecine. https://gallica.bnf.fr/ark:/12148/bpt6k58310855/
Essential oil 4
- Nineteenth century French physician Cazin, F.-J. (1876). Traité pratique et raisonné des plantes médicinales indigènes et acclimatées : avec un atlas de 200 plantes lithographiées (4e ed.) [p. 932, "essence de roses"]. P. Asselin, libraire de la faculté de medecine. https://gallica.bnf.fr/ark:/12148/bpt6k58310855/
- Contemporary Belgian Herbalist Dubray, M. (2018). Guide des contre-indications des principales plantes médicinales [p. 282, "huile essentielle"]. Editions Lucien Souny.
- Contemporary French doctor of pharmacy Minker, C. (2015). 200 plantes qui guérissent [p. 356, "huile essentielle"]. Larousse.
- Contemporary American herbalist Wood, M. (2008). The earthwise herbal: a complete guide to old world medicinal plants (vol 1) [p. 422, "essential oils (flower)"]. North Atlantic Books.
Eugenol 2
- Contemporary English herbalist Bartram, T. (1998). Bartram's encyclopedia of herbal medicine: the definitive guide to the herbal treatment of diseases [p. 376, "eugenol"]. Robinson.
- Twentieth-century French botanist and canon Fournier, P.-V. (2010). Dictionnaire des plantes médicinales et vénéneuses de France [p. 844, "eugénol"]. Omnibus.
Flavonoid 3
- Contemporary English herbalist Fowler, A. (2019). A modern herbal: plant-based medicine for a calmer, healthier life [p. 230, "flavonoids"]. Penguin.
- Contemporary French doctor of pharmacy Minker, C. (2015). 200 plantes qui guérissent [p. 356, "flavonoïdes"]. Larousse.
- Contemporary American herbalist Wood, M. (2008). The earthwise herbal: a complete guide to old world medicinal plants (vol 1) [p. 422, "flavonoids (fruit)"]. North Atlantic Books.
Flavonol 1
- Contemporary French doctor of pharmacy Minker, C. (2015). 200 plantes qui guérissent [p. 356, "flavonols"]. Larousse.
Geranic acid 1
- Contemporary English herbalist Bartram, T. (1998). Bartram's encyclopedia of herbal medicine: the definitive guide to the herbal treatment of diseases [p. 376, "geranic acid"]. Robinson.
Geraniol 4
- Contemporary English herbalist Bartram, T. (1998). Bartram's encyclopedia of herbal medicine: the definitive guide to the herbal treatment of diseases [p. 376, "geraniol"]. Robinson.
- Contemporary Belgian Herbalist Dubray, M. (2018). Guide des contre-indications des principales plantes médicinales [p. 282, "géraniol"]. Editions Lucien Souny.
- Twentieth-century French botanist and canon Fournier, P.-V. (2010). Dictionnaire des plantes médicinales et vénéneuses de France [p. 844, "géraniol"]. Omnibus.
- Contemporary French doctor of pharmacy Minker, C. (2015). 200 plantes qui guérissent [p. 356, "géraniol"]. Larousse.
Gum 1
- Nineteenth century French physician Cazin, F.-J. (1876). Traité pratique et raisonné des plantes médicinales indigènes et acclimatées : avec un atlas de 200 plantes lithographiées (4e ed.) [p. 932, "gomme"]. P. Asselin, libraire de la faculté de medecine. https://gallica.bnf.fr/ark:/12148/bpt6k58310855/
Linalool 1
- Contemporary French doctor of pharmacy Minker, C. (2015). 200 plantes qui guérissent [p. 356, "linalol"]. Larousse.
Lipid 2
- Contemporary English herbalist Bartram, T. (1998). Bartram's encyclopedia of herbal medicine: the definitive guide to the herbal treatment of diseases [p. 376, "oil"]. Robinson.
- Nineteenth century French physician Cazin, F.-J. (1876). Traité pratique et raisonné des plantes médicinales indigènes et acclimatées : avec un atlas de 200 plantes lithographiées (4e ed.) [p. 932, "huile grasse"]. P. Asselin, libraire de la faculté de medecine. https://gallica.bnf.fr/ark:/12148/bpt6k58310855/
Malic acid 2
- Nineteenth century French physician Cazin, F.-J. (1876). Traité pratique et raisonné des plantes médicinales indigènes et acclimatées : avec un atlas de 200 plantes lithographiées (4e ed.) [p. 932, "acide malique"]. P. Asselin, libraire de la faculté de medecine. https://gallica.bnf.fr/ark:/12148/bpt6k58310855/
- Contemporary American herbalist Wood, M. (2008). The earthwise herbal: a complete guide to old world medicinal plants (vol 1) [p. 422, "malic [acid] (fruit)"]. North Atlantic Books.
Monoterpene 1
- Contemporary French doctor of pharmacy Minker, C. (2015). 200 plantes qui guérissent [p. 356, "monoterpènes"]. Larousse.
Myrcene 1
- Contemporary English herbalist Bartram, T. (1998). Bartram's encyclopedia of herbal medicine: the definitive guide to the herbal treatment of diseases [p. 376, "myrcene"]. Robinson.
Nerol 4
- Contemporary English herbalist Bartram, T. (1998). Bartram's encyclopedia of herbal medicine: the definitive guide to the herbal treatment of diseases [p. 376, "nerol"]. Robinson.
- Contemporary Belgian Herbalist Dubray, M. (2018). Guide des contre-indications des principales plantes médicinales [p. 282, "nérol"]. Editions Lucien Souny.
- Twentieth-century French botanist and canon Fournier, P.-V. (2010). Dictionnaire des plantes médicinales et vénéneuses de France [p. 844, "nérol"]. Omnibus.
- Contemporary French doctor of pharmacy Minker, C. (2015). 200 plantes qui guérissent [p. 356, "nérol"]. Larousse.
Nonyl aldehyde 1
- Twentieth-century French botanist and canon Fournier, P.-V. (2010). Dictionnaire des plantes médicinales et vénéneuses de France [p. 844, "aldéhyde nonylique"]. Omnibus.
Pectin 1
- Contemporary American herbalist Wood, M. (2008). The earthwise herbal: a complete guide to old world medicinal plants (vol 1) [p. 422, "pectin (fruit)"]. North Atlantic Books.
Phenylethyl alcohol 1
- Twentieth-century French botanist and canon Fournier, P.-V. (2010). Dictionnaire des plantes médicinales et vénéneuses de France [p. 844, "alcool phényléthylique"]. Omnibus.
Resin 1
- Nineteenth century French physician Cazin, F.-J. (1876). Traité pratique et raisonné des plantes médicinales indigènes et acclimatées : avec un atlas de 200 plantes lithographiées (4e ed.) [p. 932, "résine"]. P. Asselin, libraire de la faculté de medecine. https://gallica.bnf.fr/ark:/12148/bpt6k58310855/
Stearoptene 2
- Contemporary Belgian Herbalist Dubray, M. (2018). Guide des contre-indications des principales plantes médicinales [p. 282, "stéaroptènes"]. Editions Lucien Souny.
- Twentieth-century French botanist and canon Fournier, P.-V. (2010). Dictionnaire des plantes médicinales et vénéneuses de France [p. 844, "stéaroptène"]. Omnibus.
Sugar 2
- Contemporary French doctor of pharmacy Minker, C. (2015). 200 plantes qui guérissent [p. 356, "sucre (fruit)"]. Larousse.
- Contemporary American herbalist Wood, M. (2008). The earthwise herbal: a complete guide to old world medicinal plants (vol 1) [p. 422, "sugar (fruit)"]. North Atlantic Books.
Tannin 3
- Nineteenth century French physician Cazin, F.-J. (1876). Traité pratique et raisonné des plantes médicinales indigènes et acclimatées : avec un atlas de 200 plantes lithographiées (4e ed.) [p. 932, "tannin"]. P. Asselin, libraire de la faculté de medecine. https://gallica.bnf.fr/ark:/12148/bpt6k58310855/
- Contemporary English herbalist Cole, B. (2022). The garden apothecary: transform flowers, weeds and plants into healing remedies [p. 115, "tannins (leaf)"]. Hardie Grant Books.
- Contemporary American herbalist Wood, M. (2008). The earthwise herbal: a complete guide to old world medicinal plants (vol 1) [p. 422, "tannins (fruit)"]. North Atlantic Books.
Vitamin C 5
- Contemporary English herbalist Bartram, T. (1998). Bartram's encyclopedia of herbal medicine: the definitive guide to the herbal treatment of diseases [p. 376, "vitamin C"]. Robinson.
- Contemporary English herbalist Cole, B. (2022). The garden apothecary: transform flowers, weeds and plants into healing remedies [p. 115, "vitamin C (fruit)"]. Hardie Grant Books.
- Contemporary English herbalist Fowler, A. (2019). A modern herbal: plant-based medicine for a calmer, healthier life [p. 230, "vitamin C (fruit)"]. Penguin.
- Contemporary French doctor of pharmacy Minker, C. (2015). 200 plantes qui guérissent [p. 356, "Vitamine C (fruit)"]. Larousse.
- Contemporary American herbalist Wood, M. (2008). The earthwise herbal: a complete guide to old world medicinal plants (vol 1) [p. 423, "vitamin C (fruit)"]. North Atlantic Books.
Wax 1
- Nineteenth century French physician Cazin, F.-J. (1876). Traité pratique et raisonné des plantes médicinales indigènes et acclimatées : avec un atlas de 200 plantes lithographiées (4e ed.) [p. 932, "cire"]. P. Asselin, libraire de la faculté de medecine. https://gallica.bnf.fr/ark:/12148/bpt6k58310855/

2 common names

Damask rose 3
- Contemporary 17th century English herbalist Breverton, T., &Culpeper, N. (1653/2011). Breverton's complete herbal: a book of remarkable plants and their uses [p. 276, "damask rose"]. Quercus.
- Contemporary English herbalist & English author Bruton-Seal, J., & Seal, M. (2008). Hedgerow medicine: harvest and make your own herbal remedies [p. 198, "damask rose"]. Merlin Unwin Books.
- Contemporary English herbalist Houdret, J. (2011). The complete guide to garden herbs [p. 208, "damask rose"]. Hermes House.
Rose (Rosa x damascena) 2
- Contemporary English herbalist Cole, B. (2022). The garden apothecary: transform flowers, weeds and plants into healing remedies [p. 114, "rose"]. Hardie Grant Books.
- Contemporary English herbalist Fowler, A. (2019). A modern herbal: plant-based medicine for a calmer, healthier life [p. 229, "rose"]. Penguin.

5 scientific names

Rosa bifera 1
- Twentieth-century French botanist and canon Fournier, P.-V. (2010). Dictionnaire des plantes médicinales et vénéneuses de France [p. 843, "R. bifera Pers."]. Omnibus.
Rosa calendarum 1
- Twentieth-century French botanist and canon Fournier, P.-V. (2010). Dictionnaire des plantes médicinales et vénéneuses de France [p. 843, "R. calendarum"]. Omnibus.
Rosa damascena 9
- Contemporary English herbalist Bartram, T. (1998). Bartram's encyclopedia of herbal medicine: the definitive guide to the herbal treatment of diseases [p. 375, "Rosa damascena"]. Robinson.
- Contemporary 17th century English herbalist Breverton, T., &Culpeper, N. (1653/2011). Breverton's complete herbal: a book of remarkable plants and their uses [p. 276, "Rosa damascena"]. Quercus.
- Contemporary English herbalist & English author Bruton-Seal, J., & Seal, M. (2008). Hedgerow medicine: harvest and make your own herbal remedies [p. 198, "R. damascena"]. Merlin Unwin Books.
- Nineteenth century French physician Cazin, F.-J. (1876). Traité pratique et raisonné des plantes médicinales indigènes et acclimatées : avec un atlas de 200 plantes lithographiées (4e ed.) [p. 932, "rosa damascena"]. P. Asselin, libraire de la faculté de medecine. https://gallica.bnf.fr/ark:/12148/bpt6k58310855/
- Contemporary Belgian Herbalist Dubray, M. (2018). Guide des contre-indications des principales plantes médicinales [p. 282, "Rosa damascena Mill."]. Editions Lucien Souny.
- Twentieth-century French botanist and canon Fournier, P.-V. (2010). Dictionnaire des plantes médicinales et vénéneuses de France [p. 843, "Rosa damascena Miller"]. Omnibus.
- Contemporary English herbalist Houdret, J. (2011). The complete guide to garden herbs [p. 208, "R. damascena"]. Hermes House.
- Contemporary French doctor of pharmacy Minker, C. (2015). 200 plantes qui guérissent [p. 356, "Rosa damascena"]. Larousse.
- Twentieth century French physician Valnet, J. (2001). La phytothérapie : se soigner par les plantes [p. 448, "Rosa damascena"]. Editions Vigot.
Rosa x bifera 1
- Contemporary French herbalist and ethnobotanist Lieutaghi, P. (1996). Le livre des bonnes herbes [p. 404, "Rosa x bifera"]. Actes Sud.
Rosa x damascena 2
- Contemporary English herbalist Fowler, A. (2019). A modern herbal: plant-based medicine for a calmer, healthier life [p. 229, "R. x damascena"]. Penguin.
- Contemporary French doctors of pharmacy Luu, C., & Fournier, A. (2020). 300 plantes médicinales de France et d'ailleurs : identification, principes actifs, modes d'utilisation [p. 562, "Rosa x damascena"]. Terre Vivante.

Conditions of use

Contraindications

None known 1
- Contemporary Belgian Herbalist Dubray, M. (2018). Guide des contre-indications des principales plantes médicinales [p. 282, "aucune connue"]. Editions Lucien Souny.

Toxicity

Do not swallow the seeds contained in the fruit (rose hips), they are toxic 1
- Contemporary American herbalist Wood, M. (2008). The earthwise herbal: a complete guide to old world medicinal plants (vol 1) [p. 427, "the seeds (not used in medicine) contain a glucoside and are toxic, producing torpor, vertigo, and headaches"]. North Atlantic Books.

Side effects

None known 1
- Contemporary Belgian Herbalist Dubray, M. (2018). Guide des contre-indications des principales plantes médicinales [p. 282, "aucun connu"]. Editions Lucien Souny.

Drug interactions

None known 1
- Contemporary Belgian Herbalist Dubray, M. (2018). Guide des contre-indications des principales plantes médicinales [p. 282, "aucune connue"]. Editions Lucien Souny.

Precautions for use

The different species of roses share the same properties 6
- Contemporary French herbalist Bernard, C. (2018). Grand manuel pour fabriquer ses remèdes naturels [p. 193, "Rosa spp."]. Jouvence Editions.
- Contemporary English herbalist Cole, B. (2022). The garden apothecary: transform flowers, weeds and plants into healing remedies [p. 114, "Rosa spp."]. Hardie Grant Books.
- Contemporary English herbalist Fowler, A. (2019). A modern herbal: plant-based medicine for a calmer, healthier life [p. 229, "Rosa species"]. Penguin.
- Contemporary American herbalist Moore, M. (1995). Herbal materia medica [p. 32, "Rosa"]. Southwest school of botanical medicine.
- Contemporary Belgian Herbalist Vanopdenbosch, Y. (2018). Plantes médicinales et tempéraments : aux sources d’une phytothérapie traditionnelle [p. 143, "Rosa spp."]. Editions Amyris.
- Contemporary American herbalist Wood, M. (2008). The earthwise herbal: a complete guide to old world medicinal plants (vol 1) [p. 422, "Rosa spp. […] domesticated rose"]. North Atlantic Books.

The hairs contained in the fruit are irritating to the skin and stomach 1
- Contemporary English herbalist Fowler, A. (2019). A modern herbal: plant-based medicine for a calmer, healthier life [p. 229, "the seeds of rose hips are covered in hairs that will irritate the stomach"]. Penguin.

Children

The documents reviewed did not mention any data on this subject 1
- Phyto-info note

Pregnant or breastfeeding women

Do not use if pregnant or breast-feeding 1
- Contemporary English herbalist Cole, B. (2022). The garden apothecary: transform flowers, weeds and plants into healing remedies [p. 114, "avoid large dose if pregnant"]. Hardie Grant Books.

Energetics

Tastes

Aromatic 1
- Contemporary American herbalist Wood, M. (2008). The earthwise herbal: a complete guide to old world medicinal plants (vol 1) [p. 425, "aromatic (flower)"]. North Atlantic Books.

Bitter 1
- Contemporary American herbalist Wood, M. (2008). The earthwise herbal: a complete guide to old world medicinal plants (vol 1) [p. 425, "slightly bitter (flower)"]. North Atlantic Books.

Sour 1
- Contemporary American herbalist Wood, M. (2008). The earthwise herbal: a complete guide to old world medicinal plants (vol 1) [p. 422, "sour (fruit)"]. North Atlantic Books.

Sweet 1
- Contemporary American herbalist Wood, M. (2008). The earthwise herbal: a complete guide to old world medicinal plants (vol 1) [p. 422, "sweet (flower, fruit)"]. North Atlantic Books.

Elementary energies

Cool and dry 1
- Contemporary Belgian Herbalist Vanopdenbosch, Y. (2018). Plantes médicinales et tempéraments : aux sources d’une phytothérapie traditionnelle [p. 143, "froid et sec (flower, fruit)"]. Editions Amyris.

Cooling 2
- Contemporary English herbalist Bartram, T. (1998). Bartram's encyclopedia of herbal medicine: the definitive guide to the herbal treatment of diseases [p. 376, "cooling"]. Robinson.
- Contemporary American herbalist Wood, M. (2008). The earthwise herbal: a complete guide to old world medicinal plants (vol 1) [p. 422, "cooling (fruit)"]. North Atlantic Books.

Cooling and drying 2
- Contemporary English herbalist Cole, B. (2022). The garden apothecary: transform flowers, weeds and plants into healing remedies [p. 114, "cooling and drying"]. Hardie Grant Books.
- Contemporary American herbalist Wood, M. (2008). The earthwise herbal: a complete guide to old world medicinal plants (vol 1) [p. 423, "rose hips […] as cooling and drying"]. North Atlantic Books.