Rosa woodsii

Rosa woodsii
Family:Rosa woodsii; Analgesic; Astringent; Cancer; Diuretic; Foot care; Poultice; Salve; Stings; Women's complaints.
Common name:Western wild rose
The seeds have been used as a poultice to produce a drawing effect for treating muscular pains. An infusion of the leaves has been used as a spring tonic. A poultice of the chewed leaves has been used to allay the pain of bee stings. The leaves have been placed in the shoes as a protection from athletes foot. The roots are blood tonic and diuretic. A decoction of the roots has been used by adults and children in the treatment of diarrhoea and intestinal influenza. A decoction of the root or inner bark has been used in the treatment of colds. An infusion of the fruits has been used in the treatment of coughs. Various parts of the plant have been used to make poultices to apply to burns sores cuts swellings and wounds. A decoction of the branches combined with chokecherry (Prunus virginiana) and red willow (Salix bonplandiana) has been used in the treatment of various women's complaints diarrhoea and vomiting. 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.

Herbal Database

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