The efficacy and function of Rosa microphylla

Many people are very familiar with the rosa centifolia. The benefits that the rosa centifolia brings to us are not available in other foods. So what are the effects of Radix Lagerstroemia indica? Let’s learn about it together.

[Source] It is the fruit of the Rosa microcarpa plant of the Rosaceae family.

[Original morphology] The plant morphology is detailed in the entry for "Small Golden Cherry".

[Properties] The fruit is round, with a diameter of 0.5 to 1 cm; the outer surface is dark brown, smooth and thornless, sometimes with wrinkles; there is a slender fruit stalk at the base; there are brown-black flat calyx residues at the top. The receptacle is thin and brittle. When cut, the inner wall is covered with shiny golden hairs and contains 10 to 25 small achenes. The small achenes are prismatic, reddish brown or light yellow, covered with golden pubescence, hard in texture, and contain one seed. Slight odor, sour and astringent taste.

【Nature and flavor】 Sour and slightly sweet, warm in nature.

【Functions and indications】 Treats cough due to wind and phlegm, and bruises.

[Additional prescription] ① To treat injuries caused by falls: pound the affected area with small Rudbeckia serrata. (Essentials of the Nature of Raw Medicinal Herbs)

【Excerpt】 《*Dictionary》

The above is some introduction to the effects and functions of the traditional Chinese medicine Rosa rugosa. Rosa rugosa is very helpful for human diseases, but it is worth noting that we should use symptomatic medication according to our personal physical condition and avoid indiscriminate consumption.