In traditional herbal medicine the following notes apply to the species of this plant: The leaves are used in the treatment of fevers[218]. The flowers act on the spleen and liver, promoting blood circulation[147, 218]. They are used internally in the treatment of poor appetite and digestion, and menstrual complaints arising from constrained liver energy[238]. The root is used in the treatment of coughs[218].

The following notes apply to the species of this plant: The fruits (rose hips) of wild roses (R. rugosa, R. cananina) were collected by children during WWII to make Rose Hip syrup on account of its high Vitamin C content (Rose hips contain 426mgm/100gm. Lemons contain 53mg/100gms)

Syn: Rosa 'Frau Dagmar Hastrup' Rosa rugosa Thunb. Rosaceae 'Frau Dagmar Hastrup' . Ramanas rose, Japanese rose. Distribution: Eastern Asia. Fruits rich in vitamin C and E.