Evidence supporting the use of: Rugose Rose
For the health condition: Skin (dry and/or flaky)
Synopsis
Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 2
Rugose Rose (Rosa rugosa) has a history of traditional use for various skin conditions, including dry and flaky skin. In traditional East Asian medicine, extracts from the petals, hips, and seeds of Rosa rugosa have been employed in topical preparations to soothe and hydrate the skin. These uses are often based on the emollient properties of rose oil and the presence of natural antioxidants, such as vitamin C and polyphenols, which are known to contribute to skin health. However, while there is historical documentation of these practices, modern scientific studies specifically investigating the efficacy of Rugose Rose for dry or flaky skin are limited. Some laboratory studies suggest that rose extracts can have moisturizing and anti-inflammatory properties, but these are not typically specific to Rosa rugosa and are often extrapolated from studies on other rose species or general rose extracts. There is a lack of high-quality clinical trials validating its effectiveness for this particular skin condition. Thus, its use is primarily justified by tradition, with limited preliminary scientific rationale but insufficient direct evidence.
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beeswax
biotin
borage oil
colostrum
evening primrose oil
gooseberry
linoleic acid (LA)
magnesium
omega-3 fatty acids
rehmannia glutinosa
silicon
vitamin A
vitamin E
zinc
chickweed
swertia
birch
sea salt
Alpha Hydroxy Acids
American Liverleaf
Allantoin
Acemannan
Argan nut oil
Butter
Borage
Cod Liver Oil
Cape Aloe
Cocoa Butter
Cowslip
Chestnut
Castile Soap
Emu Oil
Evening Primrose Oil
Ficus religiosa
Glycolic acid
Glyceryl oleate
Heartsease
Oak
Orchid
Spikenard
Silk protein
Other health conditions supported by Rugose Rose
Abdominal PainAcid Indigestion
Appetite (deficient)
Asthma
Bleeding (external)
Canker Sores
Colds (general)
Cuts
Diarrhea
Digestion (poor)
Edema
Fever
Gas and Bloating
Gingivitis
Indigestion
Inflammation
Insomnia
Itching
Menopause
Pain (general remedies for)
Rashes and Hives
Scars / Scar Tissue
Scratches and Abrasions
Skin (dry and/or flaky)
Skin Care (general)
Sore Throat
Sunburn
Wounds and Sores