Apothecary Rose
Rosa gallica
Rosa gallica is a flowering shrub used extensively in various traditional medicine systems. It has been historically applied for a wide range of purposes, including as an astringent, carminative, and nervine, as well as for treating asthma, bronchitis, skin complaints, and stomach issues. Scientific evidence regarding its therapeutic properties is limited; however, studies have indicated that its essential oil may possess moderate antimycobacterial activity against certain M. tuberculosis strains. Research also suggests that its hydrosols show low genotoxicity. No major safety issues or notable drug interactions have been recorded in the available data.
- Traditionally for
- astringent · asthma
- Traditions
- Western phytotherapy · traditional
- Best evidence
- D
- Cautions
- —
Informational only. Traditional use does not mean proven effectiveness. Evidence and safety vary — check the cited sources.
Traditional use
- astringent
- asthma
- bowel
- bronchitis
- cardiotonic
- carminative
- debility
- mucus
- nervine
- refrigerant
- skin complaints
- stomachic
What the science says
- The study found that SCoT markers effectively assessed genetic diversity among various rose accessions, highlighting differences within and between groups.
- Both Rosa gallica and Rosa centifolia hydrosols showed low genotoxicity and anti-genotoxic potential against MNNG in both barley and human lymphocyte tests.
- Pangenome analysis identified extensive structural variations in roses, including a key regulator of petal discoloration.
- Rosa gallica essential oil showed moderate antimycobacterial activity against M. tuberculosis strains, though less potent than R. alba.
Frequently asked questions
What is Apothecary Rose?
Apothecary Rose (Rosa gallica) is a plant documented in FolkKB's traditional-medicine reference, drawn from sourced literature and cross-checked against the evidence.
What is Apothecary Rose traditionally used for?
Traditional sources record Apothecary Rose for: astringent, asthma, bowel, bronchitis, cardiotonic, carminative. This reflects traditional use, not a proven medical treatment.
Which traditions use Apothecary Rose?
Apothecary Rose appears in these traditions in our sources: Western phytotherapy, traditional.
What does the scientific evidence say about Apothecary Rose?
4 sourced findings are recorded for Apothecary Rose; the strongest carries evidence grade D. For example: The study found that SCoT markers effectively assessed genetic diversity among various rose accessions, highlighting differences within and between groups.
How strong is the evidence for Apothecary Rose?
The strongest finding for Apothecary Rose carries evidence grade D — preliminary or traditional. Grades run A (strongest) to D (preliminary or traditional).
Is Apothecary Rose safe? What are the side effects?
No major safety issues are recorded for Apothecary Rose in our sources, but the data may be incomplete. Consult a qualified professional before use.
Does Apothecary Rose interact with medications?
No drug interactions are recorded for Apothecary Rose in our sources. This does not rule them out — check with a pharmacist.
What are the common names of Apothecary Rose?
Apothecary Rose is also known as: Шиповник французский.
Is Apothecary Rose a proven treatment?
No. FolkKB is informational only. Traditional use and early findings are not proof of efficacy or safety — consult a qualified professional and never self-treat.
Sources
- T3 Dr. Duke's Ethnobotanical Database public domain (USDA ARS — attribute Dr. Duke's)
- T2 Genotoxic and Anti-Genotoxic Potential of Hydrosols from Water-Steam Distillation of Oil-Bearing Roses Rosa centifolia L. and Rosa gallica L. from Bulgaria. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Antimycobacterial Activity of Essential Oils from Bulgarian Rosa Species Against Phylogenomically Different Mycobacterium tuberculosis Strains. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Assessment of Genetic Diversity and Population Structure in Oil-Bearing Rose Genotypes Using Start Codon-Targeted (SCoT) Markers. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Pangenomic analyses of rose uncover widespread structure variation and empower genomics-directed breeding. literature abstract metadata