Origin and history
The dog rose, also known as wild rose, is a plant emblematic of rural hedgerows and country lanes. Present since ancient times, it is one of the ancestors of cultivated roses. The Greeks and Romans already used it for its medicinal properties, particularly its fruits, which are rich in vitamin C. The name Rosa canina comes from the Latin "dog rose," referring to an ancient belief that its roots could cure rabies. A symbol of natural beauty and vitality, the dog rose is now a key plant in herbal medicine.
