Rosa canina
Rosa canina, commonly known as the dog rose, is a resilient wild shrub celebrated for its medicinal properties. Rich in Vitamin C and antioxidants, its hips are frequently used in herbal teas and syrups to boost immunity, support digestive health, and provide potent anti-inflammatory benefits in traditional wellness practices.
- Scientific name: Rosa canina
- Family: Rosaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. It is further classified within the order Rosales and the family Rosaceae. Finally, its taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Rosa, specifically the species Rosa canina.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Rosales | WCVP |
| Family | Rosaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Rosa | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant is widely distributed across several regions within Northern Europe. It can be found growing naturally in the landscapes of Denmark. In the northernmost territories, its presence is noted in Finland and Norway. The species also inhabits the islands of Great Britain and Ireland. Consequently, these specific locations define its primary geographical range in the north.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Denmark | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Finland | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Ireland | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Norway | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Sweden | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Austria | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Belgium | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Czechia-Slovakia | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
Chemicals
Rosa canina has 40 reported phytochemicals identified across 48 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include flavonoids, vitamin C, ascorbic acid, polyphenols, (+)-Catechin.
- Total chemicals
- 40
- Scientific sources
- 48
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| flavonoids | 4 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| vitamin C | 4 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| ascorbic acid | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| polyphenols | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| (+)-Catechin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| (+)-catechin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 3-t-butyloxaziridine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 5-oxymethylfurfurole | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Catechin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cyanidin 3-O-glucoside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Rosa canina has 13 reported activities identified across 26 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant, Antimicrobial, Antidiabetic, Hepatoprotective, Anticancer.
- Total activities
- 13
- Scientific sources
- 26
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 6 | ★★★☆☆ |
| Antimicrobial | 4 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Antidiabetic | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Hepatoprotective | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Anticancer | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antihyperglycemic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antihyperlipidemic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiinflammatory | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cardioprotective | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cytoprotective | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Rosa canina has 21 reported medicinal uses identified across 25 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include inflammation, obesity, Diabetes mellitus, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Salmonella typhimurium.
- Total uses
- 21
- Scientific sources
- 25
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| inflammation | 4 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| obesity | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Diabetes mellitus | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Pseudomonas aeruginosa | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Salmonella typhimurium | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| acne | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| apoptosis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| arthritis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cardiovascular diseases | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| colitis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |