Dog rose Rosa canina L. belongs to the Rosaceae family, it is commonly found over entire Poland and is a decorative shrub. Herbal material includes rose fruit Rosae pseudo-fructus the source of vitamin C, organic acids, polyphenols, carotenoids, and anthocyanins. Dog rose fruit products present nutritional and strengthening, antiscorbutic, diuretic, and general detoxicating properties. The extracts are safe for children and pregnant women. In addition, dog rose seed oil is remarkably valuable, as it is extensively used in cosmetics.
