Dog Rose
The bushes of the dog rose (Rosa canina) are very widespread in Rheinhessen. It has overhanging stems and branches on which grow elongated oval and sharply serrated leaves.
The leaves are pinnate 5 to 7 times. The flower consists of 5 light pink petals and many yellowish stamens.
In the fall, the red, egg-shaped fruits, the rose hips, form.
Dog Rose
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Family and collection time
The dog rose belongs to the rose family.
Parts of the plant used: Fruits (rose hips)
Collection time in detail:
- Flowering time: May – June
- Fruits: from late summer until autumn / winter
Healing effect and application
Healing effect:
Immunostrengthening in times of colds and fever
Application in naturopathy:
Serves as a support for colds and fever.
Ingredients: (selection)
- Much vitamin C
Tea recipe
Ingredients:
- 2 tsp elderflower
- 250 ml water
Preparation:
Pour 250 ml of hot water over 2 tsp of elderflowers and leave for 10 min. Let pull.
Recipe for the kitchen: rosehip liqueur
Ingredients
- 500 g rose hips
- 750 ml grain
- 2 organic lemons
- 250 g sugar
- 250 ml water
Lightly press 500 g of rose hips and pour ¾ l of grain over them. Add the grated peel of two organic lemons; after 14 days, strain and sweeten with a sugar solution of 250 g sugar and 250 ml water.
References:
Beiser, Rudi: Our edible wild plants. Kosmos Nature Guide 2018
Bühring, Ursel: Praxis-Lehrbuch der modernen Heilpflanzenkunde; Grundlagen – Anwendung – Therapie. Sonntag Publishing House Stuttgart 2005
Pahlow, M. Pharmacist: Medicinal Plants. Bechtermünz Publishing House Augsburg 2001
Schneider, Christine: Finding wild herbs. Ulmer Publishing House Stuttgart 2017
Recipe by Dr. Markus Strauß www.dr-strauss.net
