Rosa canina L.
The rose is an ancient plant, born more than 40 million years ago; in fact, the fossil findings of this flower, discovered in Colorado and Oregon (USA), date to this period.
In the past, erroneously, it was believed that the roots of dog rose cured the effects of the bites of rabid dogs. The name derives from this ancient use; in Greek kynos = dog and batos = thorny shrub.
Curiosity: the famous rose water was invented by Avicenna, a famous Persian doctor, between the IX and X centuries. Today about 96% of women's perfumes and 46% of men's ones contain this essence.
Bibliography:
https://www.floraitaliae.actaplantarum.org/viewtopic.php?t=21022
Rosa canina L.
Use: the fruits, collected after the first frost, are excellent for preparing preserves and delicious jams; or dried to make liqueurs.
Property: edible officinal species; leaves and fruits are mainly used to prepare herbal teas and infusions. The anti-inflammatory power of dog rose is known. Other healing properties attributed to this plant are the astringent and vitaminizing ones. The use in the cosmetic field is also interesting due to the rich content of vitamin C.
Attention: pharmaceutical indications are for information purposes only, therefore we decline any responsibility for their use for curative, aesthetic or food purposes. All parts of the plant must be used with the authorization and suggestions of the doctor.
Bibliography:
AA.VV., Scoprire, riconoscere, usare le erbe, Fratelli Fabbri Editori, Milano 1880