Rosa canina
Plant · Rosaceae
Rosa canina has been used since ancient times for urinary difficulties, an action confirmed to some extent by Burnett. A proving evoked only an increased flow of urine and slight heat in the urethra.
Key symptoms
- Increased flow of urine
- Heat in the urethra
- Dysuria
- Bladder affections
Dog-rose. N. O. Rosaceæ. Tincture of the hairy excrescence of insect origin called Cynosbati. Tincture of ripe fruits.
Clinical
Bladder, affections of. Dysuria.
Characteristics
Hips are used for making the very pleasant Confection of Roses used in general medicine as a basis for pills and electuaries. Cynosbati has been used in ancient times as a remedy in urinary difficulties. Burnett has confirmed this to some extent. A proving made by himself only evoked a somewhat increased flow of urine and a little heat in the urethra.
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