Rosa arkansana

Rosa arkansana
Family:Rosa arkansana; Cancer; Haemostatic; Stimulant; Tonic.
Common name:Low prairie rose
The root is haemostatic stimulant and tonic. A compound decoction of the root has been used in the treatment of bleeding wounds fits and convulsions. the root has been used in the treatment of eye complaints. The fruit of many members of this genus is a very rich source of vitamins and minerals especially in vitamins A C and E flavanoids and other bio-active compounds. It is also a fairly good source of essential fatty acids which is fairly unusual for a fruit. It is being investigated as a food that is capable of reducing the incidence of cancer and also as a means of halting or reversing the growth of cancers.

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