The dog rose is a climbing variety of wild rose found throughout Eurasia and western Africa. Like its botanical cousins, the plant bursts into bloom in summer. In contrast, however, the delicate white, pink, or red rose petals are void of any detectable scent. Regardless, the flowers are edible and used fresh in salads and soups or as garnishment for cakes and other baked goods. Dried rose petals are added to herbal tea blends and are used to make infusions for use in salves, ointments, and lotions.

Rosa canina is a climbing wild rose species native to Europe, northwest Africa and western Asia.

There's nothing wrong with making rose hips a part of your daily diet, but don't count on the bright red fruits—or the prepackaged teas containing them—to supply all the vitamin C you need.

Rose hips contain a significant amount of vitamin C.

Formulas & recipes
Rose petal uses
Rose petals can be used in a variety of ways. The pink rose petals add color to culinary dishes, as well as Vitamin C and an array of antioxidants. Other rose petal recipes use the blossoms for the flavor rather than decoration. When added to syrups, alcohol, or oils, the rose petals provide a very floral and distinct taste.

Not only are rose petals used in the kitchen, but they are added to many different cosmetic products or potpourri recipes. When purchasing bulk rose petals, there are endless home products and culinary recipes to incorporate them.

Benefits:

• Rose petals provide both anti-inflammatory and astringent properties, making it perfect to tighten and tone the skin.
• They are natural storehouses of antioxidants and antimicrobial properties that nourish your scalp and promote the growth of healthy hair.
• They deeply moisturize your hair and prevent the breakout of scalp acne and dandruff.
• They cleanse and nourish your scalp, fortifying your follicles to grow thick, sturdy hair strands.
• They serve as a potent natural conditioner, moisturizing your tresses and preventing potential outbreaks of dandruff.
• They are rich in vitamins A, C, and E, which are essential for maintaining a healthy scalp.
• Induce weight loss
• mental benefits, such as to treat dementia and seizures
• relaxation, stress reduction, and antidepressant effects (
• reduced severity of allergic reactions
• improved insulin resistance and heart health
• They have natural conditioning properties that can help to soften and smooth the hair.