Roses are traditionally used in Western herbal medicine as astringents and to tonify "the skin and the soul". They have a similar standing in Chinese tradition as they are used to combat diarrhea and bleeding, and also to support vital energy. Both Cherokee rosehip and Japanese rosebud (Rosa rugosa) are use in Chinese medicine. Rosa rugosa is regarded as a vital energy and blood tonic for the liver, while Rosa laevigata is focused on the kidney.
:: BOTANICAL NAME : Rosa laevigata
:: COMMON NAME : Cherokee rose
:: FAMILY :Rosaceae
:: PART USED : Fruit (hips)
:: TASTE : Sweet, astringent
:: CHARACTER : Neutral
MERIDIANS
Kidney, urinary bladder, large intestine
:: ACTIONS
Astringent, antibacterial, antiviral, reduces cholesterol levels, tonifies uterus.
:: TRADITIONAL INDONESIAN USES
- to consolidate vital energy and "essence" of kidney
- to restrain leakage from the intestines
:: TYPICAL INDONESIAN DOSE
3 - 9 grams ( 1/10 - 1/3 ounce )
:: RECOMMENDED
Bedak Sariawan (Softens the skin, dries up excessive oils)
Bedak Jerawat Neera (Prevent, reduces blemishes)
:: COMBINATIONS
Used with herbs like Asiabell root, Chinese yam (Dioscorea opposita), and White atractylodes for diarrhoea associated with deficient spleen and with oyster shells for impotence and reproductive problems associated with deficient kidney yin.
Also mixed with Amylum Oryzae (Rice powder) and Jasmine floos used for traditional face powders.
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