The Dog Rose, Rosa canina, is a member of the Rosaceae family. Rosa canina is believed to have been named in the Middle Ages as a cure for a bite from a mad dog! Roses have been cultivated for their many properties for over 3000 years. It is a sweet, bitter and astringent herb that has long been used for its delicious scent as well as for its beautiful flowers. It is also used as a food flavouring but more importantly, for it’s high vitamin C content. Durning World War Two, British children were encouraged to forage for rose hips to make a syrup that was rich in vitamin C at a time when cultivated fruit and vegetables was scarce and the fruit, if strained properly can be used in sauces The tiny hairs that grow around the seed are highly irritating and need to be strained out. In fact they were once used as a form of itching powder! Magically, rose is associated with protection, possibly due to its protective thorns, and of course, with love and kindness.
Dog rose is native across Europe. It has a rambling nature, growing up to 5 metres tall with delicate pink flowers that open in July.
The natural constituents of Dog Rose are:
Ascorbic acid, pectins, tannins, flavonoids, carotenoids, polysaccharides, organic acids
This product contains dried, shelled berries.
Suggested use: Add 1 to 2 teaspoons per mug, boil in water for ten minutes, allow to cool to drinking temperature then strain to remove the berries.
Please do remember that magical descriptions are for entertainment purposes only. Do not give herbs to children and be aware that if you are taking prescription medication, have a known medical condition or are pregnant or lactating, you should seek advice from your medical practitioner and a qualified herbalist who is a member of a professional organisation such as NIMH or CPP before taking herbs. Please do not offer herbs to other people without making them aware that they should also follow this advice.
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