Origin and history
The dog rose, also known as the wild rose , is an iconic plant of hedgerows and country lanes. Present since antiquity, 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 today a key plant in herbal medicine.
