Wild rose species are hardy plants native everywhere in Hungary. The following species are found and collected: Rosa jundzillii Bess. (raublatt rose), Rosa tomentosa (Whitewoolly rose), Rosa rubiginosa/eglanteria (sweet briar or Eglantine), R agrestis (field briar), Rosa zalana/R caryophyllacea var. Zalana, Rosa obtusifolia (round-leaved dog rose), R corymbifera (pale rose), R caesia. It has a significant role in folk beliefs not only in Hungary but also other European nations due to its thorny branches, which were thought to catch evil spirits. This is why it was hung on stable doors, placed at the four corner of the plough land and used for whisking the cattle to prevent curses. It was rarely used in folk medicine: e.g. the bathwater of babies suffering from rashes was poured on dog rose bushes. There were lots of beliefs in relation to dog rose connected to the escape of the Holy Family and the sufferings of Virgin Mary. Depending whether according to the myth the dog rose helped or hindered the flight of the family, it is regarded as either a blessed or accursed plant in different regions.

Rose hip is an important source of Vitamin C and P as well as carotene; consuming it in the form of tea, syrup or jam contributes to the balanced functioning of the body. The oil of the seeds, rich in unsaturated fatty acids and Vitamin A, aids digestion and is used by the beauty industry as an active ingredient of skin care products.

The fruit of rose hip is roborant and astringent, and the oil of the fruit pulp is an emollient and skin conditioner. Due to its valuable active ingredients, rosehip is highly effective in treating sensitive, seborrhoeal and irritated skin prone to rosacea and acne.

Rose hip pulp / Cynosbati fructus sine semine
Rose hip / Cynosbati pseudofructus cum seminibus:
- Vitamin C: 0.3-0.65 % (in the pulp 0.5-1.2 %)
- Vitamins B1, B2, P
- Carbohydrates,
- Essential oil,
- Pectin
- Organic acids