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Dog rose

Rosa canina

Part of the plant used

Part of the plant used

Flower and fruit

Major cosmetic applications

Major cosmetic applications

Relief for varicose veins. Draining agent. Blood flow activator. Antioxidant. Astringent. Antiseptic.

Inception growing area

Inception growing area

Europe, North Africa and Western Asia

Traditional uses

Traditional uses

Belief that it could cure the dog bite rabies. Tonsillitis, canker sores or sore throat.

Curiosities

Curiosities

Large white flowers used as ornament.

Provital products

Provital products