Rosa roxburghii
Burr rose
Rosa roxburghii, commonly known as the Roxburgh rose, is a resilient deciduous shrub native to the Himalayas. Highly valued in traditional medicine, its fragrant flowers and nutrient-rich hips are utilized for their antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. This botanical treasure plays a vital role in holistic healing and herbal formulations.
- Scientific name: Rosa roxburghii
- Family: Rosaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. Further taxonomic placement includes the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Rosaless, eventually reaching the family Rosaceae. It is specifically identified under the genus Rosa.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Rosales | WCVP |
| Family | Rosaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Rosa | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Rosa roxburghii, is referred to by various names depending on the linguistic and regional context. In Chinese, it is identified by the names 缫丝花 and 缫丝花 (zh-cn), while in Polish, it is known as Róża kasztanowa. In Arabic, the species is called ورد ركسبوري, and in the Arabic dialect of Sinai, it is referred to as ورد روكسبيرجى.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 缫丝花 | Wikidata |
| pl | Róża kasztanowa | Wikidata |
| ar | ورد ركسبوري | Wikidata |
| arz | ورد روكسبيرجى | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 缫丝花 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 缫絲花 | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 缫丝花 | Wikidata |
| ar | ورد روكسبوري | Wikidata |
| pl | Róża drobnolistna, cili | Wikidata |
| zh | 刺梨子 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a wide geographical range across several distinct Asian regions. In China, its distribution is quite extensive, covering the South-Central, North-Central, and Southeast territories. It is also documented to grow within the high-altitude landscapes of Tibet. Beyond China, the species can be found spanning the East Himalaya region. Collectively, these areas form a diverse habitat for the medicinal species throughout the Indian Subcontinent and East Asia.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | China North-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| China | Tibet | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, known scientifically as Rosa roxburghii, offers various components that are utilized in traditional medicinal practices. The roots are often harvested for their specific therapeutic properties, while the fruits serve as a significant source of nutrients. When the fruits are processed, the extracted juice can be used for its restorative qualities. Furthermore, the various fruit tissues within the structure are studied for their bioactive compounds, making the entire fruit a valuable subject in herbal medicine.- Total parts
- 6
- Scientific sources
- 14
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| fruit | 5 | ★★★☆☆ |
| fruits | 4 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| juice | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| roots | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| fruit tissues | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| fruit juice | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Rosa roxburghii has 34 reported phytochemicals identified across 51 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include vitamin C, flavonoids, polyphenols, triterpenoids, Kaji-ichigoside F1.
- Total chemicals
- 34
- Scientific sources
- 51
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| vitamin C | 6 | ★★★☆☆ |
| flavonoids | 5 | ★★★☆☆ |
| polyphenols | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| triterpenoids | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Kaji-ichigoside F1 | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ellagic acid | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| polyphenol | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| triterpenes | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Ellagic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Emodin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Rosa roxburghii has 6 reported activities identified across 12 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant, Antimicrobial, Hepatoprotective, Hypoglycemic, Hypolipidemic.
- Total activities
- 6
- Scientific sources
- 12
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 7 | ★★★★☆ |
| Antimicrobial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hepatoprotective | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hypoglycemic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hypolipidemic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Neuroprotective | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Rosa roxburghii has 36 reported medicinal uses identified across 48 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include inflammation, oxidative stress, hyperlipidemia, Acute lung injury, acute lung injury.
- Total uses
- 36
- Scientific sources
- 48
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| inflammation | 4 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| oxidative stress | 4 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| hyperlipidemia | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Acute lung injury | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| acute lung injury | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| antioxidant | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| neurasthenia | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| DNA damage | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| acute phase proteins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| aging | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |