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PROPERTIES OF ROSA GALLICA
Rosa gallica medicinal plant
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A detail of the plant according to a Victorian engraving from the 1840s
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| Scientific noun: Rosa Gallica |
| Family. Rose Family - Rosaceae- |
| Habitat: We find it in woods, hedges, by the side of the roads. |
Characteristics:
Perennial shrub shorter than " Rosa Canina " up to 1 m. tall. Differently to this one, it's got straight stems with bigger prickles.Leaflets glandular beneath. Flowers are generally solitary and very big , 7-l 9 cm. wide, pink or purple. Very hairy fruit. |
Properties:
a)medicinal:
As a whole it has the same properties than the dog rose, so it is not worth mentioning them again .( Do not eat the hips!!!! ) However it must be said that Rosa gallica together with Rosa centifolia, commonly know as Roman rose , and Rosa damascena, known as Alexandria rose, besides Rosa canina are the roses with more medicinal properties. The three first are mainly used to produce the water of roses
Water of roses : It is an essence obtained by petals distillation. It is a very strong concentration, unbearable unless dissolved in small quantities with water. Bulgaria is the first producer country in the world.
Properties: It is a natural tonic used to clean the skin. ( See acne masks, creams for stretch marks)
Making water of roses at home: Boil 150 gr. of petals in a litter of water. Cool the infusion during 5 minutes. Filter with a cloth and keep it in a clean airtight container. |
Picking and storing: Roots must be picked at the beginning of Spring .Leaves when in late Spring. Petals before the flower bloom - They must be air dried on a piece of cloth and kept in airtight containers in a dry spot.
 More information about natural medicine in the listing above.
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The information given is informative. In case of doubt, consult the doctor.
"Botanical" is not responsible for damages caused by self-medication
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