Rosa laevigata Health effects and herbal facts
Known as
Cherokee rose
Rosa laevigata is a white, fragrant rose native to southern China and Taiwan south to Laos and Vietnam, and invasive in the United States.

Medical use
Alexiteric Antidiarrheic Astringent Carminative Diarrhea Diuretic Dysentery Ejaculation Enuresis Hair-Dye Hypermicturition Kidney Menorrhagia Metroxenia Polyuria Prolapse Spermatorrhea Trauma Urogenital Uterus Vermifuge Vulnerary Wet-Dream
Economic importance of Rosa laevigata
Environmental | ornamental |
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Human food | beverage base sugar |
Materials | tanin/dyestuf |
Medicines | folklore |
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Geografical distribution
- ASIA-TEMPERATE
Native
- China: China - Anhui, Fujian, Guangdong, Guangxi, Guizhou, Hubei, Hunan, Jiangsu, Jiangxi, Shaanxi, Sichuan, Yunnan, Zhejiang
- Eastern Asia: Taiwan
- ASIA-TROPICAL
Native
- Indo-China: Vietnam
Biological activities
ACE-Inhibitor |
Zinc
found in Fruit (15 ppm)
|
Allergenic |
Citric-acid
found in Fruit
|
Alpha-Amylase-Inhibitor |
Citric-acid
found in Fruit
|
Analgesic |
Zinc
found in Fruit (15 ppm)
|
Angiotensin-Receptor-Blocker |
Potassium
found in Fruit (13000 ppm)
|
Anorexic |
Arsenic
found in Fruit (0.17 ppm)
|
Anthelmintic |
Tannin
found in Fruit
|
AntiBPH |
Zinc
found in Fruit (15 ppm)
|
AntiCFS |
Magnesium
found in Fruit (2830 ppm)
|
AntiHIV |
Tannin
found in Fruit
Zinc
found in Fruit (15 ppm)
|
AntiLyme |
Magnesium
found in Fruit (2830 ppm)
|
AntiMS |
Magnesium
found in Fruit (2830 ppm)
|
AntiPMS |
Calcium
found in Fruit (7620 ppm)
Magnesium
found in Fruit (2830 ppm)
Manganese
found in Fruit (59 ppm)
|
Antiacne |
Zinc
found in Fruit (15 ppm)
|
Antiacrodermatitic |
Zinc
found in Fruit (15 ppm)
|
Antiaggregant |
Magnesium
found in Fruit (2830 ppm)
|
Antiakathisic |
Iron
found in Fruit (40 ppm)
|
Antialcoholic |
Magnesium
found in Fruit (2830 ppm)
Manganese
found in Fruit (59 ppm)
Zinc
found in Fruit (15 ppm)
|
Antiallergic |
Calcium
found in Fruit (7620 ppm)
|
Antialopecic |
Zinc
found in Fruit (15 ppm)
|
Antialzheimeran |
Zinc
found in Fruit (15 ppm)
|
Antianemic |
Copper
found in Fruit (9 ppm)
Iron
found in Fruit (40 ppm)
Manganese
found in Fruit (59 ppm)
|
Antianginal |
Magnesium
found in Fruit (2830 ppm)
|
Antiangiogenic |
Zinc
found in Fruit (15 ppm)
|
Antianorectic |
Magnesium
found in Fruit (2830 ppm)
|
Antianorexic |
Zinc
found in Fruit (15 ppm)
|
Antianxiety |
Calcium
found in Fruit (7620 ppm)
Magnesium
found in Fruit (2830 ppm)
|
Antiaphthic |
Citric-acid
found in Fruit
|
Antiarrhythmic |
Calcium
found in Fruit (7620 ppm)
Magnesium
found in Fruit (2830 ppm)
Potassium
found in Fruit (13000 ppm)
|
Antiarthritic |
Calcium
found in Fruit (7620 ppm)
Copper
found in Fruit (9 ppm)
Magnesium
found in Fruit (2830 ppm)
Manganese
found in Fruit (59 ppm)
Zinc
found in Fruit (15 ppm)
|
Antiasthmatic |
Magnesium
found in Fruit (2830 ppm)
|
Antiatherosclerotic |
Calcium
found in Fruit (7620 ppm)
Citric-acid
found in Fruit
Magnesium
found in Fruit (2830 ppm)
Malic-acid
found in Fruit
|
Antibacterial |
Citric-acid
found in Fruit
Malic-acid
found in Fruit
Tannin
found in Fruit
|
Anticalculic |
Citric-acid
found in Fruit
|
Anticancer |
Tannin
found in Fruit
|
Anticanker |
Iron
found in Fruit (40 ppm)
Zinc
found in Fruit (15 ppm)
|
Anticariogenic |
Tannin
found in Fruit
|
Anticataract |
Zinc
found in Fruit (15 ppm)
|
Anticephalagic |
Magnesium
found in Fruit (2830 ppm)
|
Anticheilitic |
Iron
found in Fruit (40 ppm)
|
Anticlimacteric |
Calcium
found in Fruit (7620 ppm)
Magnesium
found in Fruit (2830 ppm)
|
Anticoagulant |
Citric-acid
found in Fruit
|
Anticoeliac |
Zinc
found in Fruit (15 ppm)
|
Anticold |
Zinc
found in Fruit (15 ppm)
|
Anticolitic |
Zinc
found in Fruit (15 ppm)
|
Anticonvulsant |
Magnesium
found in Fruit (2830 ppm)
|
Anticoronary |
Magnesium
found in Fruit (2830 ppm)
Zinc
found in Fruit (15 ppm)
|
Antidandruff |
Zinc
found in Fruit (15 ppm)
|
Antidementia |
Zinc
found in Fruit (15 ppm)
|
Antidepressant |
Calcium
found in Fruit (7620 ppm)
Magnesium
found in Fruit (2830 ppm)
Potassium
found in Fruit (13000 ppm)
|
Antidiabetic |
Copper
found in Fruit (9 ppm)
Magnesium
found in Fruit (2830 ppm)
Manganese
found in Fruit (59 ppm)
Zinc
found in Fruit (15 ppm)
|
Antidiarrheic |
Tannin
found in Fruit
|
Antidiscotic |
Manganese
found in Fruit (59 ppm)
|
Antidysenteric |
Tannin
found in Fruit
|
Antidysgeuzic |
Zinc
found in Fruit (15 ppm)
|
Antidyskinetic |
Manganese
found in Fruit (59 ppm)
|
Antidysmenorrheic |
Magnesium
found in Fruit (2830 ppm)
|
Antieczemic |
Zinc
found in Fruit (15 ppm)
|
Antiencephalopathic |
Zinc
found in Fruit (15 ppm)
|
Antiendometriotic |
Magnesium
found in Fruit (2830 ppm)
|
Antienterotic |
Magnesium
found in Fruit (2830 ppm)
|
Antiepileptic |
Magnesium
found in Fruit (2830 ppm)
Manganese
found in Fruit (59 ppm)
Zinc
found in Fruit (15 ppm)
|
Antifatigue |
Copper
found in Fruit (9 ppm)
Magnesium
found in Fruit (2830 ppm)
Potassium
found in Fruit (13000 ppm)
|
Antifibromyalgic |
Magnesium
found in Fruit (2830 ppm)
Malic-acid
found in Fruit
|
Antifibrotic |
Zinc
found in Fruit (15 ppm)
|
Antifuruncular |
Zinc
found in Fruit (15 ppm)
|
Antigastrotic |
Magnesium
found in Fruit (2830 ppm)
|
Antiglaucomic |
Magnesium
found in Fruit (2830 ppm)
|
Antihangover |
Zinc
found in Fruit (15 ppm)
|
Antihepatotoxic |
Tannin
found in Fruit
|
Antihyperkinetic |
Calcium
found in Fruit (7620 ppm)
Magnesium
found in Fruit (2830 ppm)
|
Antihypertensive |
Calcium
found in Fruit (7620 ppm)
Magnesium
found in Fruit (2830 ppm)
Potassium
found in Fruit (13000 ppm)
Tannin
found in Fruit
|
Antihypoglycemic |
Magnesium
found in Fruit (2830 ppm)
|
Antiimpotence |
Zinc
found in Fruit (15 ppm)
|
Antiinfective |
Zinc
found in Fruit (15 ppm)
|
Antiinfertility |
Zinc
found in Fruit (15 ppm)
|
Antiinflammatory |
Copper
found in Fruit (9 ppm)
Magnesium
found in Fruit (2830 ppm)
|
Antiinsomniac |
Calcium
found in Fruit (7620 ppm)
Magnesium
found in Fruit (2830 ppm)
Zinc
found in Fruit (15 ppm)
|
Antileishmanic |
Citric-acid
found in Fruit
|
Antilepric |
Zinc
found in Fruit (15 ppm)
|
Antileukonychic |
Zinc
found in Fruit (15 ppm)
|
Antilipolytic |
Tannin
found in Fruit
|
Antilithic |
Magnesium
found in Fruit (2830 ppm)
|
Antilymphomic |
Zinc
found in Fruit (15 ppm)
|
Antimaculitic |
Zinc
found in Fruit (15 ppm)
|
Antimastalgic |
Magnesium
found in Fruit (2830 ppm)
|
Antimenopausal |
Calcium
found in Fruit (7620 ppm)
Magnesium
found in Fruit (2830 ppm)
|
Antimenorrhagic |
Iron
found in Fruit (40 ppm)
|
Antimetastatic |
Zinc
found in Fruit (15 ppm)
|
Antimigraine |
Magnesium
found in Fruit (2830 ppm)
|
Antimitral-valve-prolapse |
Magnesium
found in Fruit (2830 ppm)
|
Antimutagenic |
Citric-acid
found in Fruit
Tannin
found in Fruit
|
Antinephritic |
Tannin
found in Fruit
|
Antinephrolytic |
Magnesium
found in Fruit (2830 ppm)
|
Antineuropathic |
Zinc
found in Fruit (15 ppm)
|
Antineurotic |
Magnesium
found in Fruit (2830 ppm)
|
Antinociceptive |
Copper
found in Fruit (9 ppm)
|
Antinyctalopic |
Zinc
found in Fruit (15 ppm)
|
Antiobesity |
Calcium
found in Fruit (7620 ppm)
Zinc
found in Fruit (15 ppm)
|
Antiophidic |
Tannin
found in Fruit
|
Antiosteoporotic |
Calcium
found in Fruit (7620 ppm)
Copper
found in Fruit (9 ppm)
Magnesium
found in Fruit (2830 ppm)
Manganese
found in Fruit (59 ppm)
Zinc
found in Fruit (15 ppm)
|
Antiototic |
Manganese
found in Fruit (59 ppm)
|
Antioxidant |
Manganese
found in Fruit (59 ppm)
Tannin
found in Fruit
|
Antiperiodontitic |
Calcium
found in Fruit (7620 ppm)
Zinc
found in Fruit (15 ppm)
|
Antiplaque |
Magnesium
found in Fruit (2830 ppm)
Zinc
found in Fruit (15 ppm)
|
Antiprolactin |
Zinc
found in Fruit (15 ppm)
|
Antiprostatitic |
Zinc
found in Fruit (15 ppm)
|
Antiradicular |
Tannin
found in Fruit
|
Antirenitic |
Tannin
found in Fruit
|
Antiretinopathic |
Magnesium
found in Fruit (2830 ppm)
|
Antirheumatic |
Calcium
found in Fruit (7620 ppm)
Zinc
found in Fruit (15 ppm)
|
Antiseborrheic |
Citric-acid
found in Fruit
Malic-acid
found in Fruit
|
Antiseptic |
Citric-acid
found in Fruit
Malic-acid
found in Fruit
Zinc
found in Fruit (15 ppm)
|
Antispare-Tire |
Zinc
found in Fruit (15 ppm)
|
Antispasmodic |
Magnesium
found in Fruit (2830 ppm)
Potassium
found in Fruit (13000 ppm)
|
Antispasmophilic |
Magnesium
found in Fruit (2830 ppm)
|
Antistomatitic |
Zinc
found in Fruit (15 ppm)
|
Antistress |
Calcium
found in Fruit (7620 ppm)
Magnesium
found in Fruit (2830 ppm)
|
Antistroke |
Magnesium
found in Fruit (2830 ppm)
Potassium
found in Fruit (13000 ppm)
|
Antisyndrome-X |
Magnesium
found in Fruit (2830 ppm)
Manganese
found in Fruit (59 ppm)
Zinc
found in Fruit (15 ppm)
|
Antitic |
Calcium
found in Fruit (7620 ppm)
|
Antitinnitic |
Zinc
found in Fruit (15 ppm)
|
Antitriglyceride |
Zinc
found in Fruit (15 ppm)
|
Antitubercular |
Citric-acid
found in Fruit
Malic-acid
found in Fruit
|
Antitumor-Promoter |
Tannin
found in Fruit
|
Antitumor |
Citric-acid
found in Fruit
Malic-acid
found in Fruit
Tannin
found in Fruit
|
Antiulcer |
Tannin
found in Fruit
Zinc
found in Fruit (15 ppm)
|
Antiviral |
Tannin
found in Fruit
|
Anxiolytic |
Calcium
found in Fruit (7620 ppm)
Magnesium
found in Fruit (2830 ppm)
Potassium
found in Fruit (13000 ppm)
|
Astringent |
Zinc
found in Fruit (15 ppm)
|
Bacteristat |
Malic-acid
found in Fruit
|
Beta-Blocker |
Potassium
found in Fruit (13000 ppm)
|
Bruchiphobe |
Malic-acid
found in Fruit
|
CNS-Depressant |
Magnesium
found in Fruit (2830 ppm)
|
Calcium-Antagonist |
Magnesium
found in Fruit (2830 ppm)
|
Calcium-Channel-Blocker |
Calcium
found in Fruit (7620 ppm)
|
Cancer-Preventive |
Tannin
found in Fruit
|
Carcinogenic |
Tannin
found in Fruit
|
Cardioprotective |
Copper
found in Fruit (9 ppm)
Magnesium
found in Fruit (2830 ppm)
Potassium
found in Fruit (13000 ppm)
|
Cardiotoxic |
Potassium
found in Fruit (13000 ppm)
|
Chelator |
Tannin
found in Fruit
|
Collagenic |
Zinc
found in Fruit (15 ppm)
|
Contraceptive |
Copper
found in Fruit (9 ppm)
|
Copper-Antagonist |
Zinc
found in Fruit (15 ppm)
|
Cyclooxygenase-Inhibitor |
Tannin
found in Fruit
|
Deodorant |
Zinc
found in Fruit (15 ppm)
|
Disinfectant |
Citric-acid
found in Fruit
|
Diuretic |
Calcium
found in Fruit (7620 ppm)
Magnesium
found in Fruit (2830 ppm)
Potassium
found in Fruit (13000 ppm)
|
Ergogenic |
Zinc
found in Fruit (15 ppm)
|
FLavor |
Citric-acid
found in Fruit
|
Glucosyl-Transferase-Inhibitor |
Tannin
found in Fruit
|
Hemopoietic |
Malic-acid
found in Fruit
|
Hemostat |
Citric-acid
found in Fruit
|
Hepatoprotective |
Tannin
found in Fruit
|
Hypertensive |
Sodium
found in Fruit (73 ppm)
|
Hypocholesterolemic |
Calcium
found in Fruit (7620 ppm)
Copper
found in Fruit (9 ppm)
Magnesium
found in Fruit (2830 ppm)
|
Hypoglycemic |
Manganese
found in Fruit (59 ppm)
|
Hypotensive |
Calcium
found in Fruit (7620 ppm)
Magnesium
found in Fruit (2830 ppm)
Potassium
found in Fruit (13000 ppm)
Zinc
found in Fruit (15 ppm)
|
Immunomodulator |
Copper
found in Fruit (9 ppm)
Magnesium
found in Fruit (2830 ppm)
Zinc
found in Fruit (15 ppm)
|
Immunostimulant |
Zinc
found in Fruit (15 ppm)
|
Immunosuppressant |
Tannin
found in Fruit
Zinc
found in Fruit (15 ppm)
|
Insulinogenic |
Magnesium
found in Fruit (2830 ppm)
Zinc
found in Fruit (15 ppm)
|
Irritant |
Citric-acid
found in Fruit
|
Laxative |
Calcium
found in Fruit (7620 ppm)
Magnesium
found in Fruit (2830 ppm)
|
Leptingenic |
Zinc
found in Fruit (15 ppm)
|
Lipoxygenase-Inhibitor |
Tannin
found in Fruit
|
Litholytic |
Citric-acid
found in Fruit
Magnesium
found in Fruit (2830 ppm)
|
MAO-Inhibitor |
Tannin
found in Fruit
|
Mucogenic |
Zinc
found in Fruit (15 ppm)
|
Mycobactericide |
Citric-acid
found in Fruit
Malic-acid
found in Fruit
|
Myorelaxant |
Magnesium
found in Fruit (2830 ppm)
|
NF-kB-Inhibitor |
Zinc
found in Fruit (15 ppm)
|
Neurotransmitter |
Magnesium
found in Fruit (2830 ppm)
|
Odontolytic |
Citric-acid
found in Fruit
|
Ornithine-Decarboxylase-Inhibitor |
Tannin
found in Fruit
|
Pesticide |
Arsenic
found in Fruit (0.17 ppm)
Malic-acid
found in Fruit
Tannin
found in Fruit
Zinc
found in Fruit (15 ppm)
|
Prooxidant |
Iron
found in Fruit (40 ppm)
|
Psychotropic |
Tannin
found in Fruit
|
Refrigerant |
Citric-acid
found in Fruit
|
Schizophrenigenic |
Copper
found in Fruit (9 ppm)
|
Sialogogue |
Malic-acid
found in Fruit
|
Spermigenic |
Zinc
found in Fruit (15 ppm)
|
Testosteronigenic |
Zinc
found in Fruit (15 ppm)
|
Tranquilizer |
Calcium
found in Fruit (7620 ppm)
Magnesium
found in Fruit (2830 ppm)
|
Trichomonicide |
Zinc
found in Fruit (15 ppm)
|
Uterorelaxant |
Magnesium
found in Fruit (2830 ppm)
|
Vasodilator |
Calcium
found in Fruit (7620 ppm)
Magnesium
found in Fruit (2830 ppm)
Potassium
found in Fruit (13000 ppm)
|
Vulnerary |
Zinc
found in Fruit (15 ppm)
|
Xanthine-Oxidase-Inhibitor |
Tannin
found in Fruit
|
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Chemicals detected
Chemical | Plant part | Low ppm | High ppm |
---|---|---|---|
Arsenic | Fruit | 0.17 | |
Calcium | Fruit | 7,620 | |
Citric-acid | Fruit | ||
Copper | Fruit | 8 | 9 |
Iron | Fruit | 40 | |
Magnesium | Fruit | 2,830 | |
Malic-acid | Fruit | ||
Manganese | Fruit | 59 | |
Potassium | Fruit | 13,000 | |
Saponin | Fruit | ||
Sodium | Fruit | 73 | |
Tannin | Fruit | ||
Zinc | Fruit | 15 |
Reference: Dr. Duke's Phytochemical and Ethnobotanical Databases. [Online Database]